
Contact Improvisation at Purdue
About
Contact Improvisation is a partner dance form based on the physical principles of touch, momentum, shared weight, and most quintessentially - following a shared point of contact. It does not require any previous dance/acro/martial arts experience, but all from these fields and other walks of life are welcome! This is a form of movement that allows you to have fun and get a good workout.
The Purdue Contact Improv club meets regularly, approximately twice a month on either Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. Watch for additional details on the information board next to the dance division studios, PAO 1171/1179, and check our Instagram and Boilerlink events page for dates and times as the jams come about! We also hold our annual Contact Improvisation Gathering [CIG] every spring, watch for dates coming up soon.
Jam Information:
- Saturday, February 15, 2025; 10:30am to 12:30pm in Pao Hall Room 1171
- Sunday, March 9, 2025; 1:30pm to 3:30pm in MPR 7 of the CoRec
- Sunday, April 6, 2025; 1:30pm to 3:30pm in MPR 7 of the CoRec
- Sunday, April 13, 2025; 1:30pm to 3:30pm in MPR 7 of the CoRec
Contact Improvisation Gathering (CIG):
- Saturday, March 29, 2025; 9:30am-12:30pm
- Saturday, March 29, 2025; 2:00pm-5:00pm
- Sunday, March 30, 2025; 10:00am-1:00pm
CIG--What is it?: CIG is a workshop-packed weekend of dance where Purdue dancers have the opportunity to learn with other dancers from around the Midwest, and learn from some of the Midwest's best contact dance teachers. Come learn new skills, meet new people, and have a great time!
CIG--When: Spring 2025: March 29th & 30th
CIG--Information: Registration will begin soon, so keep an eye out on our Instagram, Boilerlink, and dance division callboard. Registration is free for Purdue students.
What is Contact Improvisation?
Check out this article at wikipedia. Contact Improvisation
Is Contact Improvisation a form of improv comedy?
No, Contact Improvisation is a dance form that focuses on exploring movement through partnering and sharing weight.
Interested in other Contact Improvisation events?
Check out the GLACIER (Great Lakes Area Contact Improvisation Enthusiasts Retreat) community website for contact events/jams/workshops all over the Great Lakes area.