This proposal is for contact improvisation dancers to study through the dance itself, co-creating a field of curiosity, creativity and exchange. The jams also gather us as a community and create a platform to give attention to our values such as local connection, artistic expression and presence in nature.
What kind of dancing we envision
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Daily Contact Improvisation jams
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Water jams in the ocean and visits to nature
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Multidisciplinary Artistic Jams
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Link to projects supporting connection with local community
Jamming
The core of this invitation is the practice of contact improvisation in JAM format.
“Contact Improvisation jams are leaderless practice environments in which dancers practice the dance form with whoever gathers-friends or strangers, old, young, experienced, novice.”
Structure
We propose 3 blocks of 2 weeks each to meet six days in a studio and have one integration nature day. There is a fluid possibility to extend the practice into the ocean, nature, and the creation of artistic projects throughout.
Jam warm-ups and instructions will be minimal, however jams will still be cared for by rotating team members, sharing their vision, energy and dance. This jam environment is intended for those with well-grounded experience in CI.
Image Selection of Jams from 2025 - picture credit Alex Dodgson
Our Vision
Our vision is to co-create a focused practice space, where people share similar values, curiosity and dedication to the practice of contact improvisation.
Additional invitations related to creative processes, community support, and presence in nature, are all optional, however we consider them to be deeply enriching to the experience of being here.
Commitment is an important element in co-creating and maintaining a field of presence, care and mutual support. We propose this invitation to dancers interested in committing to all sessions, and attending to the space in a focused manner.
There are various other weekly jams available on the island for those looking for drop-in formats.
The Schedule
The timings for each session will be published by September. For now we will include some days of:
Morning Jams (10:00 - 13:00)
Sunset Jams (7:30 - 20:30)
Performative Jams & Evenings (19:00 - 22:00)
Optional Water Jams (tide dependent)
Invitation for Nature Resourcing Score
How to join?
Fill out the registration form below. Please make sure to include a video of you dancing if you have not joined us before so we get a sense of you.
We will review the applications and confirm the status via email. Upon approval of your application we will request payment to secure your spot.
Next to bringing your body, spirit and passion for dance we ask for a contribution of 2000 THB per week of jamming. This covers space rental and organisational expenses.
Food & accommodation are not included in the program - we added information here to support you navigate the island. If you need extra support feel free to reach out.