July 22 - 26, 2026
Contact Improv classes with master teachers
Open jams
๐ฒ Camping on luscious land ๐ฒย
Beautiful dance space with ocean views
Lunch and dinner provided!
๐ ย Community fun and bondingย ๐
Swimming in pristine lakes
Hot tub and sauna!
๐ธ Gardens and orchard ๐ธ
Beautiful setting in the San Juan Islands, WA
Scott Wells has been practicing contact improv since 1981, has an MFA in dance, and directs anaward winning dance company in San Francisco.ย
He has been teaching in Europe for the last 30 years at festivals in Moscow, Barcelona, Budapest, Berlin, Vienna, Zagreb, Bucharest, and Ankara to name a few.ย
The Jam on Orcas Island (JOI) is an annual five-day Contact Improvisation intensive in a serene natural setting. JOI offers skills classes, open jams, Contemplative Dance Practice, community activities, and more. This jam is a special event with a mission to make high-quality experiences accessible to Contact Improv dancers of all levels.
JOI is located on private land in the San Juan Islands, WA, and offers camping under starry skies, a spa area with hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge, an organic garden, catered meals, easy access to mountain lakes, hiking, and spectacular scenery.ย
To enjoy these riches, sign up early and reserve your spot - space is limited! Registration opens in April of every year.
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