Beginner friendly pre-jam warmup class 4-5pm followed by the jam 5.15-7pm. Doors will be closed for the duration of the class to keep the focus, so please arrive early to attend the class, you can arrive at any time for the jam. Dancers can come just for the class, £5, or stay for the jam, £8.
For more information feel free to contact the teacher/facilitator or info@contactdance.co.uk. We send out regular emails of class descriptions, to get these, please sign-up to our mailing list.
Class Description
Hi, I’ll be leading the warm up / class on Sunday. Last time I was in Bristol (and at the solstice jam) I was focussing on the ‘chemistry’ end of the contact spectrum. This time I’ll explore more at the ‘physics’ end.
Specifically I want to look at the ‘under-dance’; playing with balance, and how the two can combine. This can be a gentle approach to aerial dance for those who want to develop in that direction, or it can open up new possibilities for those who are tired of the old shoulder loop routine. I’m looking forward to seeing you there x Tariq
The Jam
A jam is an informal gathering of dancers. There is no teacher, but space and time to develop skills and confidence. You are free to dance, rest, or sit and watch, as you wish. The jam provides an opportunity to explore and integrate techniques you have learned, and to find your own routes into dancing.
At some jams a teacher will facilitate a score to follow such as a focused (silent) jam, the Underscore (developed by Nancy Stark-Smith), or a blindfold (or eyes-closed) jam, this will normally be advertised via our regular mailout – so sign-up if you want advance notice.