The Annual Burlington VT International Contact Improv Jam
The Annual Burlington VT International Contact Jam
Sept 8-10, 2017
This event happens with a lot of love and support from everyone involved, including participants. Thank you all for making the Burlington Jam so special.
This year's organizing team: Abbi, Amanda, Paul, Alison, Michelle, Joanie, Hazel and_______ (You?).
Where: Beautiful Downtown Dance Space: City Hall, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont
Here is an idea of what the schedule this year might look like:
Friday 5 pm - 10 pm:
5pm: Group floor cleaning fun =)
5:30-7:30: Class and warm up with guest teacher. Arrive anytime.
7:30-10pm: Open Jam
Saturday 9:30 am - 11:30pm:
10am Opening Circle
10:30am Warm up with guest teacher.
Open Jam
1pm Lunch
3pm Open Jamming, Outdoor Street Performance Scores
*Space is open for jamming all evening until 7:30pm.
7:30pm-9:30 Evening activities
9:30-11:30pm DJ Dance Party
Sunday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm:
Underscore (Underscore at 10am. Full attendance of the Underscore is required 10:30-1pm. For those new to the Underscore there is an intro at 10am). Closing circle at 12:42pm. =)
1:15pm Lunch
2:15pm Group Clean =)
Artists in Residence:
*to be announced
Class on Friday
Musician Friday night
Warm-Up Saturday morning
Saturday afternoon offering
Outdoor group performance scores
Saturday Night Event
DJ Saturday night
Underscore talk through and Underscore
Cost:
(Includes Breakfast and Lunch Saturday and Sunday)
EARLY BIRD (Paid for by Aug 25, 2017):
Whole Weekend: $75
Saturday only, $50
Sunday only, $25
REGULAR PRICE
Whole Weekend: $90
Saturday only: $60
1/2 DAY Saturday: $30 (includes lunch only)
Sunday only: $30
FRIDAY NIGHT only (starting at 5:30pm):
Sliding scale $10-30
FRIDAY NIGHT only (starting at 7:30pm):
Sliding scale: $5-15
SATURDAY NIGHT only (starting at 7:30pm):
Sliding scale $10-30
Work Trade Available: If you are able to commit to help for 3 hours during the weekend, we would love your help. We need help washing the floors each day (so fun!), help with registration, cleaning up meals (yum), and with clean up at the end (so helpful!). 3 hours of help takes $30 off of the jam cost. You will pay the regular jam fee and be reimbursed at the end according to the hours you worked.
Here is the form to sign up for work trade: https://goo.gl/forms/IpS5nFDnuj1b2da92
Thank you so much for co-creating a smoothly run jam with us!
Register:
Go to PayPal and select 'Send Money to Friends and Family.' Then send the correct amount to this email: contactimprovVermont@gmail.com
If you would like to send a check, make checks payable to: Burlington Contact Jam
Send checks to: Michelle
IMPORTANT: SCENT FREE ZONE: Help us create the most accessible space possible. To support the needs of those that are sensitive, please do not wear perfume, essential oils, cologne, scented face creams or scented bodyhair care products, or, wear clothing containing chemicals such as: dryer sheets, perfumed laundry soap, cologne, perfume, scented deodorant, mothballs, etc. Thank you! Thank you!
Housing Options:
Contact Paul (pck200@hotmail.com) with questions.
We changed the date of our jam to the Summer so that we can offer camping. We are a small and yet vital community, and sadly we don't have the ability to find housing for dancers. Please find your own housing. There are options below. Camping will run out, so reserve your site with the campground soon. Contact Paul (pck200@hotmail.com) with questions.
North Beach Campground: A really beautiful location, right on the bike path (bring your bike) and next to the LAKE!, just 2 miles from the jam. They accept reservations and will fill up, so... Go online to http://enjoyburlington.com/ or Call the campground directly at 1-800-571-1198. Tent sites with one tent = $72 for the two nights for up to 4 people. If you want more then one tent, then that is $5/night more. So at the most, split between 4 people and having an extra tent, brings you to $20.50 for lodging for the whole weekend. Only one car per site, extra car parking is available.
Amanda and Abbi are staying at the campground and most likely biking to and from the jam. =) More info and to reserve a campsite: http://enjoyburlington.com/
Couch Surfing: couchsurfing.org. (Free) This is a really great resource that we highly recommend.
Burlington Hostel: $40/night. Learn more: http://www.theburlingtonhostel.com/rooms.html
AirBnB: Really charming options for as low as $40/night. The lower price ones will go quickly. More info: www.airbnb.com
Have an idea that is not on here? Please let Abbi know, abbi.jaffe@gmail.com
Accommodations: Programs and Activities held in facilities of the City of Burlington are accessible to people with disabilities. For information or to request accommodations, call Michelle - 802.864.7306 lefkoweiss(at)yahoo.com or 802.253.0195 VT Relay Service.
