REASON D'ETRE DANCE'S TUESDAY CONTACT IMPROVISATION JAM

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The Tuesday Dance Jam is a wheelchair-accessible, membership-based, weekly contact improvisation dance jam plus pre-jam class. Also included is a monthly special event that occurs after the jam on the last Tuesday of every month from September to June. 

We aim to practice contact improvisation while fostering a consent-based culture. We also seek to be generative of community connections and creativity. 

We run the jam weekly every Tuesday night and we also have these special events

June 25

Live music jam Cheryl Ockrant and after jam Work in Progress Showing of Contact Films and Performance

July 23

Live music by  Pierre Mongeon 

July 30

Live music by David Sait

Rafos Hall

Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation (NUUC)
310 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON M4K 1N6  

Please note that Rafos Hall is wheelchair accessible

For those who need a barrier free access please use the Jackman Avenue entrance, which has a ramp. All others can use either the corner entrance at Jackman/Hurdle Avenue.

Weekly on Tuesday nights starting May 14, 2024

6:15 pm to 7:15 pm - Dance class

7:15 pm to 8:45 pm Contact Improvisation Jam Practice.

On the last Tuesday of every month (from Sept to June), we rent the space until 10:00 pm for a special event  (movie night, potluck, community performance, bowling.. yes there is a vintage bowling alley in the building!)

The last two Tuesdays of each month there will be live music to accompany the jam

A membership mode allows REAson d'etre to:

• pass on savings to regular attendees
• help build a sense of community
• reduce administrative workload for organizers to help make ensure the jam is sustainable
• encourage volunteerism
• set up special events for members as part of the jam experience. 

Dancers of all levels are welcome,  including complete beginners.

One month free trial

All memberships begin with a one-month free trial.

Membership rates:

• $400 - yearly rate
• $40 - monthly rate 

All members: 

• attend dance jam all year long year whenever you want
• attend pre-jam classes all year long whenever you want
• attend after-jam special events

Membership details (the fine print):

• Memberships start on the day you sign up. So, if you sign up for a year on June 17 you will renew the following year on June 17.
   
• Please note memberships are nonrefundable.
   
• With a yearly membership, you can schedule to cancel at the end of your year.
   
• Monthly memberships can be canceled at the end of a monthly period.
   
• Monthly memberships can also be paused for up to  90 days.

• If you are unsure of your plans for the year we recommend choosing monthly membership. 

• During your one month free trial period if you picked a yearly membership, but think a monthly membership suits you better then go to this link and switch to a monthly plan: https://reasondetre.chargebeeportal.com/portal/v2/login

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Are there drop-ins allowed for non-members?

Yes, you can drop in as a non-member and pay $30 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. 

Volunteering

Also please note all members are encouraged to volunteer in support of the Toronto Tuesday Dance Jam about once per month. We do not keep track of this so just do it as you are able.  Check in with Kathleen once you join to figure out what suits you and your schedule.

Volunteer jobs include:

• coming at 6:00 pm to help with cleaning space for 15 minutes
• helping out at the after jam events 
• helping get the word out 
• being an assistant jam facilitators
• doing a 1/2 hour shift at the front desk once a month

All attendees need to read RDD's Dance Jam Guidelines before attending

RDD Dance Jam Guidelines

We also have a Beginner-Tip-Sheet for newcomers to Contact Improvisation

RDD Beginner-Tip-Sheet

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you identify  as part of a visible or invisible under-represented group you can receive a membership at 50% off.

We also have scholarships for those that need lower membership fees.

To receive either of these scholarships please fill out this form:

Scholarship Form

PHYSICAL ACCESS 

Rafos Hall is wheelchair-accessible with two wheelchair-accessible washrooms right next to the dance studio. The entrance is barrier-free. 

For those who need a barrier free access please use Jackman Avenue entrance that has a ramp. 

Kathleen Rea, who teaches the prejam class, has autism and has worked and taught dancers with low-vision, who use a wheelchair and who are deaf (although her sign language is limited) 

Email kathleen.rea@reasondetre.com.com if you require access accommodations or if you have any questions about access. 

• 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) 

• Any open sores or contagious skin conditions need a medical grade bandage covering them

There are many CI events in Toronto. At REAson d'etre we work to foster surplus thinking in the way we interact with the community. Therefore we encourage you to check out other contact improvisation teachers and jams:

• Sunday Jam
• Jonathan Lilly
• Suzanne Liska
• Toronto CI Facebook page (to stay updated on Toronto CI happenings)
• https://contactimprov.ca/on/toronto/ (resource page)
• also RDD's Falling into Autumn an annual fall jam 
• There are also other CI events so ask around to get the full picture

CI teachers and event organizers are as well welcome to attend the Tuesday Jam and make announcements about their CI events in our closing circle or arrange RDD or others to make announcements for them.