Join us for a 3 day immersion in Jamming Contact Improvisation Dance. For Jam into the Spring 2025, we are envisioning an invigorating, playful, participatory & co-created space. Jamming contact improvisation in extended sessions is a gateway to a deep embodiment of the form in its physical, social, emotional, spiritual, non-linear & timeless ways. It is a time to practice what we know and what we have yet to discover.

- There will be some facilitation, and lots of jam time.
- We will be pulling inspirations from different scores & jam formats to take us into the dance.
- Silent space in Focus jams will be maintained in a way to enrich the soil of our communal experience.
-There will be a musical jam on Saturday evening.

DATES AND SCHEDULE::

May 16th to May 18th
Arrival date is May 15th in the late afternoon/evening
Departure is on May 19th in the morning.
We will dance from 10am until late evening every night.
The dance space will remain open at all times. 
~28% Facilitated, 69% Jams, 3% Magic

FACILITATORS::

Martin Keogh (an anticipated return!) https://martinkeogh.com/
Jahree James
Manuel Rochette
Selena La Brooy

LOCATION::

Rhizome Springs https://www.rhizomesprings.com/
An off grid situation where everyone can camp and live together for the duration of the event. The views are incredible, the lakes and oceans just a short drive away. We are presently in terraforming stage. Expect a rugged landscape. The property is 20 min on a logging road which can be driven by regular cars. It’s located 25 min from Fulford Ferry terminal and 40 min from Ganges.

FOOD::
All food is included in the tuition.
We source from local and organic foods as much as possible.
Meals are wholesome, diverse, fresh, yummy and abundant.
We consider every food restrictions.
We care for your health and aim at the impossible fart free diet.

CAMPING::
Car and tent camping is included in the tuition. 
Attendees can set up a tent in our camping grove or on the bluffs.
If you have special accommodation requests, please contact us. 
We have showers and use composting toilets.

ACCOMMODATION:

For an additional cost, we offer on site glamping tents and a geodesic dome. There are also several rustic cabins to rent at the buddhist centre next door to us. If interested in any of these accommodation, please contact: info@rhizomesprings.com

COSTS::
Please note that spaces are limited to 60 dancers. Register and send deposit to save your spot.

$315 if you are economically constrained, students or underemployed.
$345 if you are economically balanced, artists, farmers etc..
$390 if you are economically abundant, happily sustained, supports the art.

In Canadian dollar. Any amount in between is welcomed.

Full payment is required to save your spot.
Paid by email transfer to ssicontactfestival@gmail.com
International student can use Paypal at the same address.
We can also take cryptocurrencies, please inquire.

Refundable (-$50 admin fee) until May 1st
Non-Refundable after May 1st
In case of cancelation of this gathering, all deposits will be refunded minus $50 for admin fee.

Payment by e-transfer or paypal: ssicontactfestival@gmail.com

MUSIC::
DJ Matsya: https://bit.ly/2vWHVcP
More tba

MARKET TABLES::
We have some space for you to sell your artful goods.
Bring a small table and your crafts.
Set your price and manage them.
It’s a great way to cut your cost while sharing what you make and find beautiful.
 

Questions and Registration
or email us ssicontactfestival@gmail.com

We value inclusivity & transparency.
-Our events are for all experience levels, genders, sexual orientation, skin colour, ages and other physical differences.
-We acknowledge and are thankful for the lands and waters of Salt Spring Island which have been and continue to be home to Coast Salish First Nations and Metis peoples.
We are grateful to the Cowichan Tribes, Saanich Nation, Tsawwassen First Nation, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, and the Hwlitsum Claim for this land to be danced on, in utter respect for it’s inhabitant and the ecosystem.

We are looking forward to dancing with you.