Mondays in May

Mondays in May - Contact improvisation series with Sara Narva and
Adams Berzins

Starting This Monday, May 4th

This series is a collaborative effort of the gifted improv dancer and
teacher Sara Narva and Monday class/jam stalwart Adams Berzins. This
series is looking to develop the building blocks of contact improv
which can allow anyone to find flight and momentum in their dance.
Unlock your awareness and find inspiration for your movememt life with
contact improv.

Class is $40 for the full month or
$12-15 sliding scale for each class
Registration not required but encouraged - saranarva (at) gmail.com or
phillycontactadams (at) me.com

7pm to 10pm
Class starts at 7:00pm
(please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and warm up)
8:30 - transitional structure
9:00 - open jamming
($5 for the transition and jam, please arrive after 8:30 for jamming)

Located at The Parlor - 1170 S Broad st (@ Federal)

For further information on this series or other contact improv related
news:
Phillycontactadams (at) me.com.

Looking forward to moving with you.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

Pay What You Can - class/jam

Monday night - April 27th
Contact improvisation with Adams Berzins

April 27th - Pay what you can.
Suggested donation between $7-$10

We are going to unlock the pathways within the body to find momentum
and lift in the dance. Contact Improvisation is a great tool for all
dancers and movers. It's a choreographic tool and also a great way to
explore the boundries of your own movement vocabulary.

Time: 7-10pm
Warm up and class starts at 7pm
Open jam follows class
(if coming only to jam please come around 8:45)

Place: The Parlor
1170 S. Broad st
(Broad @ Federal)

5 class for $50 package available
Other discounts for future classes available.

Questions or further info: Phillycontactadams (at) me.com

NEXT MONTH:
Mondays in May with Sara Narva & Adams Berzins
$35-$40 for the full month series
Reservations not required, but greatly appreciated.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

May CI series w/ Sara Narva & Adams Berzins

First off - April 27th - this coming Monday:

Pay What You Can Class and Jam
Suggested donation starting @ $10, but we'll take what you can bare.
So come on out and give contact a chance.

7-8:30ish - class
8:30 - 9 - transition
9-10 - open jam

5 class for $50 deal is still available.
Plus other discounts so don't hesitate to ask.

Mondays in May Contact Series with Sara Narva & Adams Berzins

Sara and I are working on a series of continuing themes that we'll
develop throughout the month of May. You don't need to commit to the
whole month, but we'd love to have you there. Broad themes will be
explored to allow the pathways to flight and continuous contact
movement to occur more naturally. We'll work to open up the awareness
that allows us to reach and accept truely breathtaking and ultimately
fulfilling dances. We're looking to break out, so I hope you'll join us.

Sara will teach May 4th and 18th
Adams will teach May 11th and 25th

Special pricing if you pay for the whole month in advance on the
sliding scale of $35-$40

Otherwise the normal $12-15 per class/jam scale applies.

Reservations aren't required but definitely appreciated, so please
contact:
phillycontactadams (at) me.com or saranarva (at) gmail.com if you plan
to attend.

Same CI time:
7-10pm Mondays at the parlor in south Philly (1170 S Broad)
2 hour class + 1 hour open jam

Http://foodanddance.blogspot.com
Twitter: adberzins
Phillycontactadams (at) me.com

Please forward this to anyone who might be interested in contact
improv or just interested in expanding their movement vocabulary,
especially any dance students that may fall into your sphere of
influence. (extra special discounts for students are available).

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

A few notes on safety

When dancing contact, everyone needs to look out for themselves, but
also everyone needs to be aware of the other dancers in the space.

It is most important to be aware of the backs of the legs and knees.
This is a sensitive area susceptable to serious injury if everyone is
not aware of themselves. There is more to successful contact than
skill or partnering ability, listening to your partner as well as the
movement in the dance space will allow you to find great inspiration
while also avoiding disaster.

Another thought is on gripping. Gripping and holding someone's wrist
or leg in a way that prevents them from moving freely is not only
potentially unsafe but blocks the movement conversation. Someone can't
explore the full range of possibilities if they are being held on to.
It is up to you as a dancer to convey your movement intentions with
your body rather than limiting your partner's body.

Just a few thoughts and concerns that needed to be addressed.

Be well everyone.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

Graeme & greg

Greg & gabi

Adi&Gabi

Last night's free jam

Great Jam last night.

Well attended. A couple of old faces some new faces and some welcome
surprise faces.

Thank you everyone. We're going to try and make the free thing a
regular happening, here and there to mix it up a little.

I'm also going to try and keep up with the posting. Hope you all will
enjoy the ramblings.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

Jam

Jam

Jammy jam

Jammy jam

Monday Night Free Jam

> Free Contact Improv Jam!
>
> This Monday night, April 6th, at The Parlor- 1170 S. Broad st
>
> 7-10pm
>
> There will be a lead warm up for about 45 minutes, and then a few
> introductory opening structures, opening the flood gates into open
> contact improv jamming.
>
> Things to know:
> 1. Wear comfortable, free moving clothes. No jeans, buckles, pointy
> or rough things.
> 2. Dance as much as you'd like, with whoever you'd like. Come dance
> your dance.
> 3. All levels of dance experience. If you've wanted to try contact
> but couldn't make it before, this jam is the perfect FREE opportunity.
>
> Also - special deal available only at this week's free jam:
> 5 class for $40 that's $8 for 3 hours of class.
>
> Come and enjoy.
>
> Comments questions etc to Phillycontactadams (at) me.com
>
>
> Thank you. Paldies.
> Adams