Denver Contact Improv Jam

Come dance with us.

Every Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, we open the space for a Contact Improvisation jam — a space to explore connection, movement, and play through shared physical practice.

Please note that our Jam will be closed to the public on September 22nd

Whether you’re experienced or brand new, you’re welcome here. Show up, move, listen, and follow curiosity in the body.

Location:

125 S. Sherman St.

Denver, CO

Pay What You Can

We believe in accessibility. Contribute what you’re able — no one turned away.

Questions?

Email us: DenverContactJam@gmail.com

PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTENDING

Community Guidelines

Be Kind and Do No Harm

Treat yourself and others with compassion and care. Listen and stay aware. Get clear, ongoing consent—look for verbal and nonverbal cues, and check in if unsure. Stop immediately if consent is withdrawn. Honor boundaries, communicate openly, and support safety for all. Harassment of any kind is not tolerated. Speak up and care for yourself if your cues aren't being read. Speak to a Space Holder if you need support.

Physical Safety

Contact Improvisation carries inherent risk. Know your limits, take mindful risks, and stay aware of your surroundings. Don’t push or lift partners beyond their skill level, and avoid grabbing—this can be unsafe and feel violating. Learn to fall safely and let others protect themselves. Increase your skill through classes to dance with confidence and care.

Leave Without Explanation

You are free to exit any dance or situation at any time—no explanation or justification is necessary.

Welcome Others Warmly

If you don’t know someone, introduce yourself. Acknowledge new faces with warmth and presence.

Be Mindful of Shared Space

Please do not lie down or remain stationary in the center of the dance floor. Use the upstairs area for rest, bodywork exchanges, or witnessing.

Honor the Dance Floor as a Silent Space

Refrain from social conversations or phone use on the dance floor. Use the side yard for verbal conversations or digital engagement.

Consent Before Feedback

Always ask before offering feedback. A simple, “May I offer you some feedback?” is both respectful and necessary.

Respect Space Holders

When facilitators are speaking, pause your own conversations and give them your full attention.

Ask When in Doubt

If something is unclear, ask. Clarify rather than remain in confusion or assumption.

Take Radical Responsibility
Be accountable for your actions, your energy, and how you contribute to the space.

Physical Health & Contagious Infections

Do not attend the jam if you have or suspect a contagious illness that can spread through touch, breath, or bodily fluids. Cover any wounds or skin conditions securely, wash hands often, and clean your clothes and gear after dancing. Only return when you are fully non-infectious.

Sexuality

This is not a space for seeking romance or engaging in sexual behavior. If sexual energy arises, shift the dynamic or leave the dance—no explanation is needed. Everyone must feel safe witnessing what's happening in the room. Avoid intentional sexual touch or touching under clothing without clear consent. Unwanted sexual advances are never acceptable and carry serious consequences. If something feels wrong, stop the dance, leave, and reach out to a Space Holder.

Power and Awareness
Power imbalances—shaped by identity factors like gender, race, age, ability, experience, and more—can impact how safe others feel. Be aware of your position and how it affects others. Never use your power, intentionally or unconsciously, to influence or pressure. Forceful, aggressive, or intimate dancing (like cuddling) requires strong mutual trust and clear consent. You are responsible for how your actions impact your partner and the space.

Dress
Wear clothing that fully covers erogenous zones—shirts are required for all genders. This supports cultural sensitivity and equity.
Suggested: Knee pads, non-slippery clothing, long pants, and extra shirts.

Cultivate Awareness and Connection

Practice attention, generosity, compassion, and curiosity. Ask yourself: How can I be a supportive partner and member of this community?

Consider the Collective Impact

Even if an activity is consensual between individuals, consider how it affects the group. Prioritize collective awareness.

Photos and Videos

Please respect all attendees of the jam by refraining from taking any photos or videos without consent of all those who are in the room. Talk to a Space Holder if you are interested in capturing this form. There will be dedicated jams for this.

Balance Individual and Collective Needs

Your needs matter. The group’s needs matter. Both can be true—practice holding this balance with care and awareness.