BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@vcif.ca DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260601T204624Z URL:https://vcif.ca/events/second-annual-victoria-contact-improvisation-fe stival-2026/ SUMMARY:Second Annual Victoria Contact Improvisation Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Victoria Contact Improvisation Festival 2026 (VCIF2026)\nExplor e\, Practice\, Dance\nDates\nJuly 1st to 4th\, 2026 (4-Day Festival)\nLoca tion\nBaumann Centre\n925 Balmoral Rd\, Victoria\, BC\n\n\n\nFestival High lights\n\n Renowned Instructors:\nAndrew Harwood\,\nAnne Cooper\,\nFrance sca Frewer\,\nManuel Rochette\,\nBryn Thompson\,\nAnge Vander Schilden\,\n Farley Johansson\,\nand Shannon Moreno.\n Workshops &\; Intensives: St ructured classes and free-flowing jams supporting technical skill\, listen ing\, and embodied inquiry.\n Breathwork &\; After Hours Jam: Evening offerings dedicated to nervous system regulation\, embodied listening\, co nsent-based touch\, and deep relational practice.\n Inclusive Environment : Rooted in respect\, consent\, accessibility\, and non-discrimination.\n\ n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n Pricing:\n\n Early Bird — $350 (full festi val) — Now Closed\n Regular — $400 (full festival)\n\n\n Contact / e -transfer: shmo.rmt@gmail.com\n\n\nTickets &\; Passes\n\n\nHow to buy: Click the pass you want below. You&rsquo\;ll be taken to our secure Square checkout to pay by credit or debit card. Once payment is complete\, you&r squo\;ll receive an email confirmation &mdash\; bring it (printed or on yo ur phone) to check-in at the Baumann Centre. Prefer e-transfer? Send to sh mo.rmt@gmail.com.\n\n\nFull Festival\n\nFull Festival Pass\n\n\nDay Passes \n\nWednesday &mdash\; July 1\nThursday &mdash\; July 2\nFriday &mdash\; J uly 3\nSaturday &mdash\; July 4\n\n\nEvening Offerings\n\nAfter Hours Jam &mdash\; July 3 ·\; $20\nBreathwork &\; Movement &mdash\; July 4\ n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nSpace\nA large 74 × 47 ft studio with wheelchair accessibility.\nClose to restaurants\, grocery stores\, and coffee shops. \nClasses &\; Jams\n\n Morning Intensives: Led by Andrew Harwood.\n A fternoon Workshops: Learn from Anne Cooper\, Francesca Frewer\, Farley Joh ansson\, and Manuel Rochette.\n Evening Jams: Practice\, connect\, and de epen your knowledge in a focused and supportive atmosphere.\n\nSchedule\n\ n\nWednesday\, July 1\n \n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 10:00 am\ nOpen Circling – Shannon / Farley\n\n\n10:15 am – 1:00 pm\nWorkshop wi th Andrew Harwood\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:15 pm\nLunch Break\n\n\n2:15 pm – 4 :15 pm\nWorkshop with Francesca Frewer\n\n\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nJam with Francesca Frewer\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 2\n \n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\ n\n9:00 am – 10:00 am\nContemplative Dance Practice – Shannon\n\n\n10: 15 am – 1:00 pm\nWorkshop with Andrew Harwood\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:15 pm\n Lunch Break\n\n\n2:15 pm – 4:15 pm\nWorkshop with Manuel Rochette\n\n\n4 :30 pm – 6:00 pm\nJam with Manuel Rochette\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 3\n \n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 10:00 am\nContemplative Dance Pra ctice – Shannon\n\n\n10:15 am – 1:00 pm\nWorkshop with Andrew Harwood\ n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:15 pm\nLunch Break\n\n\n2:15 pm – 4:15 pm\nWorkshop w ith Farley Johansson\n\n\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nJam with Farley Johansson\n \n\n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nDinner Break\n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:30 pm\nAfter Hour s Jam – Manuel Rochette\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 4\n \n\n\nTime\nEve nt\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 10:00 am\nContemplative Dance Practice – Shannon \n\n\n10:15 am – 1:00 pm\nWorkshop with Andrew Harwood\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:15 pm\nLunch Break\n\n\n2:15 pm – 4:15 pm\nWorkshop with Anne Cooper\n \n\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nPanel Discussion / Closing Circle – Farley\, An drew\, Shannon\, Anne\, Francesca\, Manuel\, and special guest Martin Koeg h\n\n\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nDinner Break\n\n\n7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nBreath work and Movement – Shannon\, Farley\, Ange Vanderschilden\, Bryn Thomps on\, Holly Allen\, Tiffany\, and Maggie Wilder\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Teach er\nCOMPOSITIONAL AWARENESS IN CONTACT IMPROVISATION\nInstructor: Andrew H arwood\n\nContact improvisation offers us a container for the practice of non-verbal communication\, of expanded awareness\, and for creative expres sion while allowing what is unexpected to emerge. As we ground ourselves i n the core principles of Contact Improvisation and focus on the dynamic su btleties of touch\, tone and weight\, we will expand our awareness to incl ude space\, time\, image\, gesture and design through duet\, trio and ense mble dancing. Seeking a quality of attention that shifts from self to othe r\, to the environment and the ever-changing atmospheres in the room\, we will consider how a lightly held compositional awareness and feeling can s upport our efforts to connect\, find meaning when we are dancing\, and eng age with innovative possibilities for individual and collective improvisat ion. This work can be viewed not only as a means for creative expression b ut as a process for developing our capacity to collaborate and build a com munity that holds space for each individual.\n\nClick here to see his bio. \nInstructor Spotlight: Farley Johansson\n\n For dancers with some Contac t Improvisation experience looking to enhance their skills.\n Focus on:\n \n Partner connection (rolling/sliding point of contact).\n Techniques f or lifts\, support\, and safety.\n Consent and trust in partnered movemen ts.\n\n\n Includes warm-ups\, exercises\, and creative improvisation.\n\n \n\n\nBreathwork &\; After Hours Jam\nVCIF 2026 includes dedicated even ing spaces for breathwork and After Hours Jam\, offering participants time to slow down\, integrate learning\, and deepen relational awareness.\n\nB reathwork sessions support nervous system regulation\, embodied presence\, and sensory clarity\, creating fertile ground for improvisation and conne ction.\n\nAfter Hours Jam is a facilitated\, consent-based ritual space ro oted in contact improvisation principles. Participants are guided into cle ar boundaries\, respectful touch\, and attentive listening within a held a nd structured environment.\n\nThese offerings emphasize care\, integration \, and community — supporting both individual inquiry and collective coh erence throughout the festival.\n\n\n\nAccommodation\nAccommodation is not included\, but assistance is available for finding:\n\n Hotels\n Homest ays\n Backyard camping options\n\nInquiries: shmo.rmt@gmail.com\n\n\n\nJo in Us in Victoria This Summer!\nExperience a dynamic and inclusive festiva l designed to inspire\, connect\, and celebrate the art of Contact Improvi sation.\n\nVenue Partner - Baumann Centre. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR