Jam on Orcas Island (JOI)
July 24-28, 2024
Contact improv classes with master teachers
Lots of open jams
🌲 Camping on luscious land 🌲Â
Beautiful dance space with ocean views
Lunch and dinner provided!
🌈  Community fun and bonding 🌈
Swimming in pristine lakes
Hot tub and sauna!
🌸 Gardens and orchard 🌸
Beautiful setting in the San Juan Islands, WA
2024 teachers
We are excited to have master teachers Alicia Grayson (Colorado) & Andrew Harwood (Montréal) at this year's jam!Â
Alicia and Andrew will teach CI classes and lead practices to share their experience and wisdom. Learn new skills or refresh your knowledge of contact improv!
The Jam on Orcas Island (JOI) is an annual 5-day Contact Improv intensive in a serene natural setting. JOI offers skills classes, open jams, Contemplative Dance Practice, community activities, and more. This jam is a very special event with a mission to make high-quality experiences accessible to Contact Improvisation dancers of all levels.
JOI is located on private land in the San Juan Islands and offers camping under starry skies, a spa area with hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge, beautiful gardens, catered meals, easy access to mountain lakes, hiking, and spectacular scenery.Â
To enjoy these riches, sign up early and reserve your spot - space is limited!Â
The land
Catiya's place
The dance space
Oddfellows Hall