The Falling Leaves Jam

The Falling Leaves Jam -
The Relationship Between Improvised Dance & Music

October 22 (Thursday evening) - October 25 (Sunday afternoon)

A beautiful time of year to spend 3 days dancing in the peak of New England Fall Foliage. FIVE Special gust musicians (Mike Vargas, Bob Weiner, Stephen Katz, John Sprague, and John Hughes) will be playing throughout the Falling Leaves Jam and we will be privileged to work with them in experimental afternoon lab and discussion sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday . Each of those evenings will continue the afternoon investigation with a focused jam with the musician(s). Of course, there will also be plenty of time for open dancing and offerings throughout the weekend.

Thursday Pre-Jam Lab Session: Take advantage of our option to come early!

THURSDAY will be extra special and we encourage those who can make the THURSDAY afternoon and evening session to join us. In the afternoon we will be working with the veteran percussionist Bob Weiner and that evening Mike Vargas and Bob Weiner will be playing at our jam. This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to dance with these musicians in a more intimate setting. While the Pre-Jam Lab will begin Thursday afternoon, participants are welcome to arrive either for lunch beforehand or to arrive Wednesday evening if traveling from further away and to enjoy a relaxing morning before the lab begins.

So join us for a sweet, inspired, long weekend in the beautiful New England woods at the most beautiful time of year!

All levels of experience welcome.

Total Jam Fee Includes Room and Board (3 Tiers Available):
   Student Rate: Economically challenged students and the unemployed: $175
   Regular Rate: Employed but struggling (teacher, librarian, lots of kids, etc.): $205
   Professional Rate: Actually contributing to your retirement plan (support the arts!): $235
   Contributor Rate: Contributing additional funds, so that we may offer scholarships and discounts: $285
Deposit Required*: $75

Pre-Jam Lab Day (2 options) :
Arriving Wednesday evening: :$50 additional
Arriving Thursday for lunch and Lab: $25 additional

Arrival Thursday, 10/22, after 5 p.m.
Last session ends Sunday afternoon 10/25

*You will not be officially registered until we receive your deposit. If your registration is cancelled up to 3 weeks prior to a workshop, you may either transfer the entire deposit amount to another event or be refunded 1/2 of the deposit. Cancellations within 3 weeks of the start date are not eligible for a refund or transfer.