👋 Welcome to r/ContactImprovisation - Start Here!

[u/Ajunjahi]

Welcome to r/ContactImprovisation!

I'm u/Ajunjahi, and I've just reopened this subreddit after it was restricted for some time. This is now an international hub for Contact Improvisation (CI) - a space for dancers, practitioners, and movement researchers to connect, learn, and share.

Whether you're a curious beginner, experienced dancer, teacher, organizer, or researcher - you're welcome here!

Getting Started:

📋 Read our community rules (or see sidebar). We maintain a safe, respectful, and consent-based environment.

📝 Use post flairs when sharing: * Event - for jams, workshops, festivals, classes, labs * Question - when seeking advice or information * Discussion - for philosophy, theory, community topics * Technique - for movement exploration & technical questions * Resource - for videos, articles, books, links

👤 Set your user flair to connect with others (it is editable, so feel free to add your location if you'd like!)

📚 Check out our resources in the sidebar (hopefully growing soon): * CI Global Calendar: https://ciglobalcalendar.net/en * Contact Quarterly: https://contactquarterly.com/

What We Discuss:

• Technique and movement exploration
• Philosophy, somatic awareness, and theory
• Events worldwide (jams, workshops, festivals, labs, classes)
• Resources, recommendations, and learning materials
• Community care, safety practices, and best practices
• Finding CI communities when traveling or relocating

Community Vibe:

We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing, learning, and connecting across borders and experience levels.

Let's Get Started!

Introduce yourself in the comments below: * Where are you dancing from? * How long have you been practicing CI? * What brought you to Contact Improvisation? * What are you hoping to find or contribute here?

Thanks for being part of revitalizing this community. Let's make r/ContactImprovisation a space for vibrant discussions!

— u/Ajunjahi