*Please note there is no jam on Tuesday July 25, 2023 due to there being a Beaches Jazz concert in the hall. We resume jaming on Tuesday Aug 1, 2023*
DATE: Tuesday, nights
TIME:
6:00 to 7:00
Contact Improvisation Class taught by Axis Syllabus and Contact improv teacher Kathleen Rea
7:00 to 8:45 Dance Jam (live music set from 7:50 pm to 8:50 pm)
8:50 pm - Closing Circle
DROP-INS WELCOME
HOW DO I PAY?
Pay through Eventzilla or pay-at-the-door through our Square-reader (credit or debit). We do not take cash.
ONE TIME MEMBERSHIP FORM
https://form.jotform.com/231664007017246
You can fill in this one time registration form at the door or do it in advance
SIZE LIMIT: None
GUIDELINES
You will need to read RDDP's Dance Jam Guidelines prior to your first time attending:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VvM85pJ_2gE58dANWztFLy5N4KoAZ49U/view?usp=drive_link
BEGINNER POINTERS:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fkmC2yTfJUUDSEIVls5UtqC0Ke1F_A3C/view?usp=drive_link
LOCATION: Beach United Church: 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto, ON M4E 2T4
ACCESS: Wheelchair-accessible studio and washrooms. Please contact us at kathleen.rea@reasondetre.com.com if you require accommodation or if you have any questions about access.
COST:
The Class Before The Dance Jam
Regular - $12
Sliding scale rate - $6.00 to $10.00
Dance Jam
Regular - $25
Sliding scale rate - $10 to $25.00
Giving extra support - $30.00
Giving steller extra support - $35.00
Please choose the rate that works for you. Your rate can change weekly as your situation changes.
DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
If you are new to Contact Improvisation and you are part of a visible or invisible underrepresented group you can receive free entrance for a six-month period.
Application Form
FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The sliding scale is designed to increase financial accessibility. Please choose the rate on our sliding scale that works for you. There is no need to fill in a form to do this; your rate can change weekly as your situation changes. If you require more support than the sliding scale offers please contact kathleenrea@rogers.com to make arrangements.
FACILITATORS: Kathleen Rea and Jeff Moskal
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: A clean mask (not one you have been wearing already) that covers the nose, mouth, and chin. you might want knee pads and a bottle of water
PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS:
- Do you agree to read through and comply with our RDD's dance Jam Guidelines?
- If you are a beginner to CI do you agree to read through RDD's Beginner Tip Sheet prior to entrance to the event?
- Do you agree not to attend if you are sick?
- Do you recognize that despite these screening questions the dance-the art of contact improvisation in a public setting such as a jam involves some risk physically, psychologically, and in terms of contagious illnesses? Do you accept this risk?
SAGET AND BOUNDARY TEAM
We have a team of paid experts who work to support people if they need assistance with a boundary concern or safety issue or help with asserting boundaries or being attentive to other's boundaries. They can be reached at IDC@reasondetre.com
See who is on the team
REASON D'ETRE DANCE
REAson d'etre dance, produces the Toronto Tuesday dacne Jam. We are a charity run by a volunteer bourd.
See our Bourd
REFUND POLICY
All refunds will be minus a %5 admin fee charge.
FUNDING
This dance jam is supported by Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Canadian Heritage Foundation.