We are excited to announce the 7th annual Contact Improvisation Dance Festival will take place on Salt Spring Island in 2024.
We will be gathering for 10 days of dance with a medley of classes, jams, silent jams,
music jams, authentic relating sessions, performance night, & nature exploration.
A place where dance, community, art, nature and self discovery all meet in a space of investigation, a time of play.

OUR FACILITATORS

IIntensive by
Chris Aiken (Mass/USA)
Angie Hausen (Mass/USA)

Guest Teachers:
Sabine Parzer (Austria)
Gabrielle Revlock (Mass/USA)
Brandon Gonzalez (Austin/USA)
Rebecca Bones (Nevada City/USA)
JP Frank (Missoula/USA)

Local Teachers:
Sashah Klapkew (Salt Spring Island)
Selena La Brooy (Salt Spring Island)
Manuel Rochette (Salt Spring Island)

(See bios below)
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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.
(See our chef’s bio below)
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LOCATION
Rhizome Springs
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.

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CAMPING, CABINS & AMENITIES
Camping is included in the tuition.
We are on a 40 acre property and there is tons of camping spots to chose from.
Van camping is also possible.
We have showers and use compostable toilets.
Spirit lake and the ocean are a short distance away and we’ll be making daily trips.
We are on a sensitive ecosystem and count on you to respect and honour this land by cleaning up after yourself, preserving water, being fauna and flora aware and embody the animal this land asks for.

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MARKET TABLES
We have them accessible for you to sell your artful goods. Bring em along! Set your price and manage them.
A great way to cut your cost while sharing what you make and find beautiful.

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SCHEDULE
Schedule TBA
9am to late evening everyday
Classes, Jams, Performances, Labs, Nature, and other synergistic practices
49% Jam - 49% Classes - 2% Magik

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ARRIVAL
Festival runs from July 26th to august 4th 2024
There are two “portal” days to arrive depending if you are attending full or part time.
The portals days are on July 25th OR July 31st

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COST
FULL TIME ATTENDANCE COST
$1090 if you are economically constrained, students and underemployed.
$1200 if you are economically balanced, artists, farmers etc..
$1350 if you are economically abundant, happily sustained, supports the art.
In Canadian dollar. Any amount in between is welcomed. 

PART TIME ATTENDANCE COST
5 days minimum - 2 “portal/arrival” days are possible:
July 25th or 31st

Price for 5 days attendance
$660 if you are economically constrained, students and underemployed.
$700 if you are economically balanced, artists, farmers etc..
$740 if you are economically abundant, happily sustained, supports the art.
In Canadian dollar. Any amount in between is welcomed. 

If you arrive from the beginning, you can stay any extra days
Extra days are 110$ per day.

Deposit of 300$ upon registration 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.

Payment to be completed by July 1st.
Deposit refundable (-$50 admin fee) until June 1st
Non-Refundable after June 1st
In case of cancelation of this gathering, all deposits will be refunded minus $50 for admin fee.

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We value inclusivity & transparency
This event is 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 that nourishes us.