(Photography by Sandra Franco, Edinburgh)
Jams Edinburgh
We are getting better at juggling times, places, teachers, and coordination with other events. However sometimes we need to make quick changes! For more info and updates, please check our news page.
Our next jams and classes take place on:
- Saturday, March 30, 15:00-18:00 – class and jam with Teresa and Dave
Times: usually Saturday 15:00-18:00, in Leith Church Hall unless otherwise specified.
We start the class at 15:00, and the jam at 16:00. Please come in time, because it is important to do warm-up and to know about potential injuries and physical limitations of other participants. We need to leave the building at 18:00.
In many of the jams we are accompanied by musicians doing lovely live improvisations – if you are musician and want to participate, please contact Tamsin via the address tamsin.haggis@gmail.com.
Other Events
- There are monthly Butoh Workshops in Edinburgh
How to take part, in brief
The class are on a drop-in basis (no registration needed) and are usually held by a qualified contact teacher or dance teacher.
The jams start with an introduction (sometimes done by contact teachers, sometimes by community members) and are open to all levels of experience. Please show up on time for both class and jams – this allows to focus and do warm-up which is important to prevent injuries. It is also necessary to have time to mention (and listen) to physical limitations some people may have, to make participation safe and comfortable for everyone. We ask you not to wear chains or large earrings that could become entangled and cause injuries. Bring comfortable clothes and a plastic water bottle. We dance without shoes; during the winter, socks, wrist-warmers and a jumper are useful during the warm-up phase. Non-skid socks are great to bring! More informations for beginners here.
Please add your name to the list, and put your contribution to cover expenses in the box before you leave. The participant list makes it much easier to plan expenses.
Location
The jams take place in the community hall of
North Leith Church, 1A Madeira Place,
Edinburgh
EH6 4AW
The hall is at the right side of the church, a bit behind the iron gate. Here is how it looks (Streetview Link)
Buses 7, 10, 14, 21, 34 , and 11 go there – here the map. Or just enter “Madeira Place” into the bus journey planner.
Contributions / fees
We are a non-profit group which relies on voluntary work. The bulk of the fees is needed to cover the room costs. If you are short on money, we have a concession price. If you would like to make a small donation, please do so!
Class: £ 5 / £ 3 concessions
Jam: £5 / £3 concessions
Other Classes in Edinburgh
- Contact Improvisation and Instant Composition classes with Monica de Ioanni, Friday 20:00 -21:30 at DanceBase, Grassmarket, Edinburgh – as drop-in class or continuous booking at DanceBase
Apart from their unique style, these classes are suitable for people new to contact imprivisation and for learning and practising basic techniques. - From January 2019, Somatic Movement classes by Monica de Ioanni, bi-weekly on Thursdays 18:30, Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AB 6.30pm – 8.30pm — book by email to imprevistodanza@gmail.com
- Out of Class – dance improvisation with music at Dance Base / Grassmarket, led by Christine Devaney, takes place about monthly (usually Sundays at 11 am). More Info Here
Workshops in Edinburgh
- Debbie Allen gives classes in Body Mind Centering. Web page: https://www.facebook.com/embodimentbmc/, email: debbie@yetproject.com
Contact-related Performances in Edinburgh
- That’s not us, but check out Christine Devaney’s group at www.curious-seed.com
- Something Shaming performances:
- Whitespace, January 22, with Skye Reynolds
- Assembly Roxy February 22nd, Doors 8pm for 8.30 start
- Whitespace March 29th, Doors 8pm for 8.30 start
More Edinburgh Resources
- eMail List: To make it easier to inform interested people about events and keep in touch, we are using an an email list. If you want to be included, just leave your email address in our participant list we use for accounting at the jams, or send a message to tamsin.haggis@gmail.com.
- Facebook: Edinburgh Contact dancers maintain a FB group with name “Contact Improvisation Edinburgh”. We work closely together to keep this page up-to-date and have all interesting info here.
Jams, Classes and Workshops in Glasgow
TheGlasgowJam web site, with regular contact classes and jams in Glasgow: http://theglasgowjam.blogspot.co.uk/
All Edinburgh (and a few regional) events sorted by date
Note: Exact times and places may change, as we try to add classes – please check for updates a few days before.
Disclaimer: We do proofread but mistakes happen. If you are attending events organized by DanceBase or @TGJ, please make sure to always check the links for updated information on times, venues, fees, intended audience, and guidelines for participation.
| Saturday, March 30 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class with Teresa and Dave | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, March 30 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Facilitators: Teresa and Dave | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Sunday, March 31 | 14:00-16:00 | Edinburgh | Class Body Mind Centering, with Debbie Allen (YET Project) | Studio 302, 350 West Granton Road, Edinburgh EH51QE |
| Saturday, April 13 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Long Jam without teacher | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Sunday!, April 28 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Sunday, April 28 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Sunday, May 12 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Sunday, May 12 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, May 25 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, May 25 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, June 8 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, June 8 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, June 22 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, June 22 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, July 6 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, July 6 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, July 20 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, July 20 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, August 3 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, August 3 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, August 17 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class with Asher Levin | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, August 17 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, August 31 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, August 31 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, September 14 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, September 14 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, September 28 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, September 28 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, October 12 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, October 12 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Sunday!, October 27 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Sunday, October 27 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, November 9 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, November 9 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, November 23 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, November 23 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, December 7 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, December 7 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, December 21 | 15:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Class | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
| Saturday, December 21 | 16:00-18:00 | Edinburgh | Jam | North Leith Church Hall, 1A Madeira Place |
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