for the club rats, house heads, ballet dancers, voguers, old ravers, baby ravers, queerdos & everyone in between.
each session begins with a group instruction on mindful movement & body awareness.
instruction flows into a 1.5 hour freeform dance session, soundtracked by a guest dj.
sit or lay down for the final portion of the evening, letting the sounds wash over you.
f.a.q.
ok to arrive late or leave early?
yes! if you arrive during instruction, please enter quietly.
is partner dancing allowed?
yes! just be aware that some may wish to dance solo.
is talking allowed?
yes! though once the instruction begins, please move conversations off the dancefloor.
dance might not be what you need right now, and that’s okay
listen to what feels safe and nourishing for you at this moment. dance will be there whenever you’re ready.
ideas for home practice:
movement meditationyogadance moves contact improvdeep listening
ticket linkall levels! come & go as you please! no partner required! the beauty of a jam is exploring movement with various people: switch partners at any time, dance with multiple partners, keep one partner for a while, dance solo, or take a break on the sidelines.
disclaimer: however unlikely, contact improv involves the possibility of physical injury. we follow the 1st rule of CI: “take care of yourself first.” by participating, you are responsible for your own safety & well-being. please listen to your body & move consciously.
CI is a free-form dance (started in 1972 by Steve Paxton) exploring movement with a partner based on how bodies interact with physics: touch, gravity, balance, momentum & playful exploration.in a jam, expect all sorts of movement: lifts & rolls, “body puzzles,” unexpected timing & perspective-altering positions. we partner into dynamic, in-the-moment duets, tuning into our sensations, the subtle cues of a touch & where the movement wants to go. it’s about staying curious & discovering our natural instincts for improvising.
consent: because CI involves touch, we want to be clear that sexual energy is not to be pursued here. attraction & repulsion can be points of internal exploration & exploring a “no” is just as valuable as exploring your “yes.”ambient open decks: movement is accompanied by musical improvisation, sounds that compliment & engage with movement in the room.
djs & musicians: dm to signup :)facilitated by @iamsummerminerva
$10+ suggested donation cash / venmo: @a_soft_opening_ goes directly to rent & upkeep of this DIY space <3rsvp for address, sent day of
ticket linkat L&SD in greenpoint
address & code will be emailed to ticketholders
7:30 doors
8 mindful movement Coco Villa
8:30 dance session: Loftus
10 deep listening: Loftus
Coco Villa is a dancer, interdisciplinary artist, & educator. they lead an art-research practice investigating relations between body, object, & landscape rooted in African diasporic traditions. while Villa primarily works in analog photography & dance, their practice also includes costume design, performance art, & film.
they utilize self-portraiture & movement languages to tell autobiographical stories, explore human intimacy, & build familial archives. driven by historical & scientific discovery, Villa thrives in the ocean, in the woods, in the dance studio, darkroom & library, playfully creating by hand.
Loftus is a dj & artist with a deep background in embodied movement practice. he approaches mixing as choreography: expect hip-moving, tactile rhythms pulsing with sensuality, guided by an earnest intent toward collective healing.
after getting his start in san francisco’s queer underground, he’s now brooklyn-based, with appearances at h0l0, good room, animal & xanadu.
check out his recent mix on sc:
