Join us for a 3 day immersion in Jamming Contact Improvisation Dance. For Jam into the Spring 2026, we are envisioning an invigorating, playful, participatory & co-created space. Jamming contact improvisation in extended sessions is a gateway to a deep embodiment of the form in its physical, social, emotional, spiritual, non-linear & timeless ways. It is a time to practice what we know and what we have yet to discover.

- There will be some facilitation, and lots of jam time.
- We will be pulling inspirations from different scores & jam formats to take us into the dance.
- Silent space in Focus jams will be maintained in a way to enrich the soil of our communal experience.
-There will be a musical jam on Saturday evening.

DATES AND SCHEDULE::

May 15th to May 17th
Arrival date is May 14th in the late afternoon/evening
Departure is on May 18th in the morning.
We will move from 8am until late evening every night.
3 hrs of afternoon rest/lake time is unscheduled.
The dance space will remain open at all times. 
~28% Facilitated, 69% Jams, 100% Magic

FACILITATORS::
Alireza Jambor (Vancouver)
Brianna Grant (Victoria)
Manuel Rochette (SSI)
Selena La Brooy (SSI)
Martin Keogh (SSI)

Musicians:
TBC

COOKS::
Beatriz Ugalde
Corinne Donnelly

LOCATION::
Rhizome Springs
An off grid situation where everyone can camp and live together for the duration of the event. The views are incredible, the lakes and oceans just a short drive away. We are presently in terraforming stage. Expect a rugged landscape. The property is 20 min on a logging road which can be driven by regular cars. It’s located 25 min from Fulford Ferry terminal and 40 min from Ganges.

FOOD::
All food is included in the tuition.
We’re happy to announce our excellent chef Beatriz Ugalde is returning! We are very proud of the food we serve and we source from local and organic foods as much as possible.
Meals are wholesome, diverse, fresh, yummy and abundant.

While we offer alternatives for GF, DF, vegetarian and food allergies, if your individual needs are too great,
they may be beyond the reach of our team. 
Please contact us to discuss. 

CAMPING::
Car and tent camping is included in the tuition. 
Attendees can set up a tent in our camping grove or on the bluffs.
If you have special accommodation requests, please contact us. 
We have showers and use composting toilets.

ACCOMMODATION:

For an additional cost, we offer on site glamping tents and a geodesic dome.  There are also several rustic cabins to rent at the buddhist centre next door to us. 

Please do not contact the Buddhist centre to inquire about cabins as they have requested that all requests go through
Rhizome Springs  info@rhizomesprings.com

EVENT COSTS::
Please note that spaces are limited to 60 dancers.
Register and send deposit to save your spot.

$360 if you are economically constrained, students or underemployed.
$390 if you are economically balanced, artists, farmers etc..
$430 if you are economically abundant, happily sustained, supports the arts.

In Canadian dollars. Any amount in between is welcomed.

Full payment is required to save your spot.
Paid by email transfer to ssicontactfestival@gmail.com
International student can use Paypal at the same address.
We can also take cryptocurrencies, please inquire.

REFUNDS Registration fees are refundable less $50 admin fee until May 1st,
Registration fees are non-refundable after May 1st.
In case of cancelation of this gathering, all deposits will be refunded minus $50 for admin fee.

Register Here

MUSIC::
DJ Matsya
More tba

MARKET TABLES::
We have some space for you to sell your artful goods.
Bring a small table and your crafts. Set your price and manage them.
A great way to offset the cost of your festival ticket while sharing your craft.
 
Questions and Registration
or email us ssicontactfestival@gmail.com

We value inclusivity & transparency.
Our events welcome everyone, regardless of experience level, gender, sexual orientation, age or background. 
We celebrate diversity!
We acknowledge and are grateful to live, dance, play, learn and work on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish First Nations people (The Wesanac, Sencoten and Hul’qumi’num speaking peoples). 
We dance with utter respect for these stewards (past, present and future), the land,
creatures, plants and ecosystem to which we humbly belong and serve.

We are looking forward to dancing with you.