Contact improvisation (CI) is a dance technique in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for exploration through movement improvisation. CI is a form of dance improvisation and is one of the best-known and most characteristic forms of postmodern dance. Contact improvisation can be practiced as concert or social danceform. In the social setting contact improvisation meetings are called "jams" in which participants can participate or watch as they choose. The name is perhaps derived from the "jams" of jazz musicians, who come together to spontaneously explore musical forms and ideas. Contact improvisation is often practiced in duet form but can also be performed in groups or as a solo using physical objects (floor, walls, chair etc.) as the point of contact. As many teachers say in introductory classes, the floor is your first partner. Contact improvisation techniques can include weight transfer, counter balance, rolling, falling, suspension, and lifting.

Agita Elksne leads Contact Improvisation OPEN class in English - you're welcome!