FAQ

I'm a local - can I drop in?

Yes!

Is the jam suitable for beginners?

Yes. The jam caters to dancers of all levels.

There will be classes & labs where you'll learn or refresh basic and advanced skills. Open jams then provide opportunities to integrate what you learned.

Our structured offerings such as CDP (Contemplative Dance Practice), authetic movement, and 2-minute dances are particularly accessible for beginners.

Multi-day jams can significantly advance your skills and confidence. An immersion like JOI has the potential to take your dance to another level!

How does the carpooling work?

Once you register and pay your deposit, you will be invited to a carpool list. This list allows you to get in touch with those offering and needing rides from similar locations. Expect to see this list populate closer to the jam, 2-3 weeks before.

You can also use the JOI facebook group (link coming soon) or the JOI signal thread (link coming soon) to find a ride or riders.

If you are traveling from far away and haven't found a ride 2 weeks before the jam, please let the organizers know so that we can assist!

Can I bring children?

Children of all ages are welcome and treasured.

You are responsible for arranging your own childcare. We can provide contact information for a trusted local babysitter.

Please be aware that the land we are staying on includes a pond, a cold plunge, and a hot tub - all without fences. Parents have made this work in the past, especially if they traveled with someone who could help care for very young children.

For further questions, feel free to reach out to Connie at JamOnOrcas@gmail.com. Connie has raised three beautiful children and her daughter has been coming to Orcas since she was two years old!

Can I bring someone who does not dance?

You are welcome to bring someone who does not plan on participating in the dancing. There is plenty to do and see on Orcas Island to make it a lovely vacation.

We need to make sure that we have a critical mass of dancers while staying within our participant limit. The land we are on can support up to 45 people. We prioritize dancers and partners of dancing parents in the registration process, while doing our best to accommodate additional needs and requests.

Non-dancing partners pay $250 total: $190 for the meal plan plus the $60 camping fee, which includes use of the hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, and other facilities on the land. This is 'at-cost' and the lowest amount we can charge.

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