REAson d'etre's "Tuesday Contact Dance Jam"
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CONTACT IMPROVISATION
Dive into a dance where touch, momentum, and connection fuel spontaneous movement. Contact Improvisation is more than just a technique—it’s a playful, interactive experience. Feel the thrill of balancing with a partner, listen, and sense moving in sync. It’s about real connection, real people, and presence. Come feel, play, and explore in a consent-based community that celebrates movement and communication through Contact Improvisation!
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The first month is a free trial!
We also welcome drop-ins. So no need to become a member if it does not suit you.
LOCATION:
Rafos Hall
(Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation -NUUC- )
310 Danforth Avenue
Toronto
DAY AND TIME:
Weekly on Tuesdays
6:00 pm - Arrival and warmup
6:15 pm to 7:15 pm - Contact improvisation class
7:15 pm to 8:45 pm Contact Improvisation Jam Practice.
Onbourding for new members
There is a Fundamental Contact Improvisation Skills workshop from:
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (Last Tueday of the month Sept to June)
in the adjacent studio.
Free Introduction to CI class 6:00pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday Sept 30, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Tuesday April 28, 2026
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Tuesday June 30, 2026
Communtiy Social
8:45 pm to 9:45 pm (Last Tuesday of the month Sept to June...see date above)
There is an after-jam event potluck-social and some times a community performance, or movie night.
NEWCOMERS TO CONTACT IMPROVISATION
You can join any time but a great day to join is the last Tuesday of the month (Sept to June) because we will have an onboarding Fundamental skills workshop:
6:00 pmto 7:30 pm in studio adjacent to the main hall.
Please note all newcomers need to read our Jam Guidelines before attending (see link below).
Also here is a CI Newcomer Tip sheet
REASON D'ETRE DANCE JAM GUIDELINES
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VvM85pJ_2gE58dANWztFLy5N4KoAZ49U/view
COST OF MEMBERSHIP
Dancers of all levels are welcome, including complete beginners.
Membership rates:
$450 - yearly membership period
$45 - monthly membership periods
And we also accept drop-ins so no need to get membership if it is not your thing.
MEMBERS RECEIVE
- a one-month free trial
- attend the Tuesday night dance jam
- pre-jam class
- after-jam special events
- have access to RDD Online Academy digital content (CI moment with Kathleen Rea, a video lift archive, anatomy notes for dancers, and other digital content)
DROP-INS
You can drop in as a non-member and pay $25 at the door.
Also, NUUC members and staff can drop in for $15 at the door.
All drop-ins need to read RDD Jam Guidelines before attending the first time. See the above link.
PURCHASE A DROP-IN TICKET
You can pay at the door through our square reader or buy a drop-in ticket in advance at this link:
https://torontotuesdaydancejam.eventzilla.net/e/2138635677
PHYSICAL ACCESS
Rafos Hall is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible washrooms right next to the dance studio. The entrance is barrier-free.
For those who need barrier-free access please use the Jackman Avenue entrance that has a ramp. All others can use the Jackman/Hurdle Avenue entrance.
HEALTH
Please do not attend if you are sick
Masking is optional (Please know the community who attends this jam tends toward 90% not wearing masks and 10% wearing masks ratio)
Contagious skin issues or open wounds need to be covered by a medical-grade covering
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