toronto TUESDAY Dance JAM

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And we also accept drop-ins so no need to get membership if it is not your thing.

The Toronto Tuesday Dance Jam is a membership-based, weekly contact improvisation dance jam plus pre-jam class. We also welcome drop-ins.

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, sensing, and moving in sync. It’s about real connection, real people, and presence. Come play, and explore in a consent-based community that celebrates movement and expression through the art of contact improvisation!

Onboarding for newcomers to CI

Last Tuesday of each month September to June there is a beginner class (6:00 pm to 7:30 pm)

Potluck After Jam Community Dinner
Last Tuesday of each month September to June there is a after jam potluck community diner. Bring something yummy! We also sometimes have special events like performances or movies screenings on this night.

A membership mode allows REAson d'etre dance to:

• pass on savings to regular attendees
• help build a sense of community
• reduce administrative workload for organizers to help ensure the jam is sustainable
• set up special events for members as part of the jam experience. 
• have access to RDD Online academy which provides contact improvisation video tutorials with two new ones added each month.
• and we also welcome drop-ins so no one needs to become a member if it does not suit them.

Newcomer contact improvisation classes

If you are a newcomer to contact improvisation can join any time but a great day to join is the last Tuesday of the month (September to June) because we will have an onboarding Fundamental skills workshop just for you. The class is free for first time attendees to the Tuesday Dance Jam.

Please note all newcomers need to read our Jam Guidelines before attending.

RDD Dance Jam Guidelines

Also here is a 

CI Newcomer Tip sheet 

Beginner class Schedule: 

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (last Tuesday of the month September to June)

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.

Onboarding for newcomers to CI

Last Tuesday of each month September to June there is a beginner class (6:00 pm to 7:30 pm)

Potluck After Jam Community Dinner
Last Tuesday of each month September to June there is an after jam potluck community diner. Bring something yummy! We also sometimes have special events like performances or movies screenings on this night.

Rafos Hall

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

Please use Jackman Avenue entrance with ramp

Please note that Rafos Hall is wheelchair accessible

Barrier-free entrance is at the Jackman Avenue entrance. It has a ramp and elevator

Dancers of all levels are welcome,  including complete beginners.

One month free trial

All memberships begin with a one-month free trial.

Membership rates:

• $450 - yearly rate (in-person and RDD Online Academy)
• $45 - monthly rate (in-person and RDD Online Academy)

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
• have access to RDD Online academy which provides contact improvisation video tutorials with two new ones added each month.

Just online RDD Academy membership

Please note you can also sign up for just the RDD Online Academy. RDD Online academy provides contact improvisation video tutorials with two new ones added each month.

 $5 monthly or $35 a year

Become a member

Make changes to your plan

Drop-ins

Yes, 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. 

RDD Dance Jam Guidelines

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 5:45 pm to help with cleaning the space for 30 minutes
• helping out at the after-jam events 
• helping get the word out 
• being an assistant jam facilitator
• doing a 1/2 hour shift at the front desk once a month
• train with Kathleen to teach one of our beginner class

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 contact kathlee.rea@reasondetre.com with the heading "SCHOLERSHIP INQUERY"  in the header

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 pre-jam 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 great CI events so ask around or do a "Toronto contact improvisation" search 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. We  are happy to support the Toronto CI community.