Contact Improvisation
Steve Paxton's 1972 improvised form — giving and taking weight, rolling, falling, no fixed steps. Originated in USA · 1972. Typically danced around Variable (variable).
About Contact Improvisation
- Modern Fusion / Urban
- USA
- 1972
- Variable (Variable)
- Partner
- Approachable
Instigated by Steve Paxton in 1972 at Oberlin College; improvisational partner form based on physical contact, giving and taking weight, rolling, falling.
What to expect: Found at CI jams, modern dance studios, and somatic movement events. No music required. Very beginner-welcoming — you learn by doing with an experienced partner. No partner needed to attend a jam.
Where to find Contact Improvisation events
We don't have verified contact improvisation events on the calendar right now. Check the full event feed for related styles, or submit one if you organize.
Going for the first time
Modern fusion events blend lead/follow styles — Brazilian Zouk, urban kiz, WCS fusion, liquid-lead. Most welcome solo dancers and rotate partners during lessons.
Lead and follow are roles, not genders. Ask before close embrace. Respect when someone asks for more or less connection.