Gathering to celebrate the 51 year anniversary of Contact Improvisation in the heart of South East Asia.

The conference is a meeting point for practitioners of CI from Asia-based communities and beyond. A space for inquiry, artistic exchange, intense practice and collaboration.

It is an opportunity to connect with the practice and wider community, reshape and deepen shared understanding of Contact Improvisation by considering its history and development since its inception in 1972.

Formats include workshops, intensives, classes, laboratories, lectures, performances and jams.

For this year's conference, we invite collective inquiry on how we can make a safe, clear and inspiring space dedicated to Contact Improvisation.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 - 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 / 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 / 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 / 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 / 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜?

There will be a scholarship program to support those who wish to participate but cannot afford to do so due to financial circumstances. Application will be open soon. To Support

The conference supports environmental projects run by the local community, both in the form of financial contributions and experiential education.

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The program consists of 2 parts: 

PART 1 - an Intensive with Ming-Shen Ku (Taiwan) 18th - 24 May

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PART 2 - Intensive workshops with Anjelika Doniy (RUS), Yasukichi Suzuki (Japan), Dolores Dewhurst Marks (UK/Thailand).
Workshops and classes with Tu Le (Vietnam), Nitipat Ong Pholchai (Thailand), Christina Dohr (Germany), Santiago Ortiz Heredia (Spain), Mikis Taguchi (Japan), Damla Ozcelik (Turkey) and more.
Musician: Viktor Schramek (Slovakia/Taiwan)

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Location:

The conference will be held in Chiang Dao, a mountainous area 1.5 hour North of Chiang Mai, and UNESCO biosphere reserve area. 

The ecosystem, protected by Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, is home to over 300 species of birds, rare wildlife and plant species.

The area is known for its striking Doi Luang Chiang Dao (2,175 m. peak), impressive limestone caves with traditional Lanna temple entrances, forest monasteries and natural hot springs. There are also many small indigenous (Hmong, Lisu, Karen etc.) villages nearby. 

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Ticket Prices:

Part 1: (Only 35 places) 

10,000THB/€275 Low income price which covers the minimum cost of organization - 8 places available.

13,000THB/€355 Regular price

15,000THB/€410 Supportive price - 2000THB of the ticket sale goes to the scholarship program

Part 2: 

17,000THB/€460 Low income price which covers the minimum cost of organization - 20 places available.

21,000THB/€570 Regular price

24,000THB/€650 Supportive price - 3000THB of the ticket sale goes to the scholarship program.

*Included in the price is vegetarian catering made from locally sourced ingredients. Accommodation is not included. Dormitory and camping is available at the venue and private accommodation within walking distance. See info pack for prices. 

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Registrationn:
Places are limited. To register, you need to fill in the forms here 

Part 1 & Part 2

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𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆
Towards - Centre for the practice and research of Contact Improvisation in Thailand / Asia.
https://towards.contact/