Class w Kandace Syer + Live Music Jam w Jesse Klein: Weds 5 20

***Photographer will be at this event- we are looking to have material to use in marketing that beautifully reflects our current scene. so, a photographer (Fiona, who did this once before) will have her camera out for periods of time during the class and jam. We will have a process in place to be able to opt out of photos being taken or shared with your face in it.*** CLASS 7:15-8:15pm JAM 8:15-9:30pm -- START TIME -- Class starts promptly at 7:15pm, please arrive by 7pm to allow time for check-in. -- CLASS DESCRIPTION -- Nexus: How does Acknowledging your place In this moment Provide new experiences Of being a moving body In relationship to other moving body-beings? In this class you can expect to explore the following contact improv concepts: Location Body/mind tone Weight-sharing Composition. The warm-up will include a brief, guided anatomical exploration. -- CLASS FACILITATOR -- Kandace Syer is a student of Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. She started her somatic quest at The School for Body-Mind Centering in 2012. She started celebrating and grieving existence through dance at a young age. She’s a momma, a community member, a stillness cultivator, and a future-dreamer. --LIVE MUSICIAN-- Anam Sound is the brainchild of Jesse Klein — a multi-instrumentalist, producer, keyboardist, singer, and sonic architect from the Bay Area. The project represents the culmination of a decades-long path through music, ceremony, and somatic exploration, expressed through a spectrum that ranges from deep ambient sound journeys to high-energy psychedelic funk. Whether performing solo or with a top tier ensemble of musicians, the Anam Sound project brings an unforgettable musical experience that blends improvisation, live instrumentation, and immersive sound design into a cohesive, transportive experience. As always, every show is certified Ceremonial Grade Funk. -- LOCATION -- 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Entrance on the south side of the building (left when facing it, where the retaining wall is). There is lots of parking available. Arrive a little earlier if this is your first time at this location. -- ENTRANCE FEE -- $20 for the whole night, whether you go to the class and/or jam. -- FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY -- A discount of 50% is available for marginalized peoples, such as BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ folx and those who are experiencing financial hardship..... or pay what you can; NOTAFLOF. -- CLOTHING REQUEST -- * Bring 1 or 2 changes of clothes, if you are prone to sweating while dancing. * Wear clothing that will keep your butt, genitals and nipples covered while moving in non-linear and unpredictable ways. Actually, more skin coverage is better for C.I movements. * Do not wear strong fragrances. * Remove all jewelry (including belt buckles). -- SPACE ACCESSIBILITY -- * Anyone under age 18 is asked to attend with a guardian, and/or email us first to discuss. * This venue is accessible on flat ground, without stairs. The dance floor is smooth, old, and nicely-finished Oak. -- STAY IN TOUCH -- Email list: bit.ly/SebastopolContactImprov Facebook: Sebastopol Contact Improv (page, with event updates) And, help us spread the word - invite your friends! -- CONTACT US -- Email: [email protected] See you on the dance floor, Eric, João, Kandace, and Rose