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:20260401T000317Z 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)\n Regular — $425 (full festival)\n\n\n Contact / e-transfer: shmo .rmt@gmail.com\n\n\nEarly Bird – Full Festival Ticket\n\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 Afternoon Worksho ps: Learn from Anne Cooper\, Francesca Frewer\, Farley Johansson\, and Man uel Rochette.\n Evening Jams: Practice\, connect\, and deepen your knowle dge in a focused and supportive atmosphere.\n\nSchedule\n\n\nWednesday\, J uly 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 with Andrew Harwo od\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:15 pm\nLunch Break\n\n\n2:15 pm – 4:15 pm\nWorksho p with Francesca Frewer\n\n\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nJam with Francesca Frewe r\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\nLunch 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\nE vent\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 10:00 am\nContemplative Dance Practice – Shann on\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 Farley Jo hansson\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 Hours Jam – Ma nuel Rochette\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 4\n \n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n 9:00 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\nLun ch 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\, Andrew\, Shann on\, Anne\, Francesca\, Manuel\, and special guest Martin Koegh\n\n\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nDinner Break\n\n\n7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nBreathwork and Mov ement – Shannon\, Farley\, Ange Vanderschilden\, Bryn Thompson\, Holly A llen\, Tiffany\, and Maggie Wilder\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Teacher\nCOMPOSIT IONAL AWARENESS IN CONTACT IMPROVISATION\nInstructor: Andrew Harwood\n\nCo ntact improvisation offers us a container for the practice of non-verbal c ommunication\, of expanded awareness\, and for creative expression while a llowing what is unexpected to emerge. As we ground ourselves in the core p rinciples of Contact Improvisation and focus on the dynamic subtleties of touch\, tone and weight\, we will expand our awareness to include space\, time\, image\, gesture and design through duet\, trio and ensemble dancing . Seeking a quality of attention that shifts from self to other\, to the e nvironment and the ever-changing atmospheres in the room\, we will conside r how a lightly held compositional awareness and feeling can support our e fforts to connect\, find meaning when we are dancing\, and engage with inn ovative possibilities for individual and collective improvisation. This wo rk can be viewed not only as a means for creative expression but as a proc ess for developing our capacity to collaborate and build a community that holds space for each individual.\n\nClick here to see his bio.\nInstructor Spotlight: Farley Johansson\n\n For dancers with some Contact Improvisat ion experience looking to enhance their skills.\n Focus on:\n\n Partner connection (rolling/sliding point of contact).\n Techniques for lifts\, s upport\, and safety.\n Consent and trust in partnered movements.\n\n\n I ncludes warm-ups\, exercises\, and creative improvisation.\n\n\n\n\nBreath work &\; After Hours Jam\nVCIF 2026 includes dedicated evening spaces f or breathwork and After Hours Jam\, offering participants time to slow dow n\, integrate learning\, and deepen relational awareness.\n\nBreathwork se ssions support nervous system regulation\, embodied presence\, and sensory clarity\, creating fertile ground for improvisation and connection.\n\nAf ter Hours Jam is a facilitated\, consent-based ritual space rooted in cont act improvisation principles. Participants are guided into clear boundarie s\, respectful touch\, and attentive listening within a held and structure d environment.\n\nThese offerings emphasize care\, integration\, and commu nity — supporting both individual inquiry and collective coherence throu ghout the festival.\n\n\n\nAccommodation\nAccommodation is not included\, but assistance is available for finding:\n\n Hotels\n Homestays\n Backy ard camping options\n\nInquiries: shmo.rmt@gmail.com\n\n\n\nJoin Us in Vic toria This Summer!\nExperience a dynamic and inclusive festival designed t o inspire\, connect\, and celebrate the art of Contact Improvisation.\n\nV enue Partner - Baumann Centre. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR