MKE Contact Improvisation Jam

Dancers: Daniel Burkholder & Christine Stone Martin.

Photo: R. Finkelstein

Photo Description: Two dancers enaged in contact improvisation. One dancer is standing, bent over at the hip, with one arm out to the side. The other dancing is in a one-handed handstand while leaning most of their weight on the first person. Both are wearing orange pants, with white tops that are covered by a net, on a black background.

Join us for a monthly (c.)ontact (i.)mprovisation jam that includes a class and open studio time for dancing.

This jam is a safer/braver space to support anyone and everyone who is looking to explore c.i., be in community, and have lots of fun!

Upcoming Jams

Nov. 7th

December 12th

All jams take place from 10am - 1pm at The Pink House in Riverwest.

The classes at these jams will be taught by Daniel Burkholder.

Organization: Michele Beaulieux, Jim Brugger, Emma Kathryn, and Marcel Tassara are organizing this monthly jam. The community agreement we drafted for creating a safer brave jam explains what Contact Improv is and what to expect at the jam. We ask that participants read and agree to the draft agreement before attending.

If you have questions, email us at MilwaukeeCIJam@gmail.com

Register and read the draft agreement at

MKE Contact Improvisation Jam Registration

more information about c.i.

(c.)ontact (i.)mprovisation

c.i. is a form of partner dance that uses physical contact to explore gravity, momentum, and awareness. In practicing c.i., dancers develop the ability to move with another person with sensitivity, inventiveness, and daringness.

In classes and workshops, dancers learn the foundations of c.i., from following a point of contact, to sharing weight with a partner to making choices from both internal and external perception.

c.i. jams are open studio time when dancers are able to practice their dancing skills with others in a low stakes and enjoyable environment.