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Moment Collectives : MONTREAL C.I. SCHOOL Spring/Summer Season of Study April 13 - July 22, 2026
This event is part of a series.
About this Event
-MOMENT COLLECTIVES-
🌀 MONTREAL CONTACT IMPROVISATION SCHOOL
Spring/Summer Season of Study 2026
April 13 – July 22, 2026
Please read the following for all info :)
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Something is opening.
This spring and summer, I’m offering a living ecosystem of Contact Improvisation practice —
a space to train, to research, to compose, to listen, to move, to be moved.
This is not a drop-in series.
It is a Season of Study — a continuous arc of Contact Improvisation training, somatic research, and shared practice.
An invitation to move through time together.
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🌿 WHAT THIS IS
Over these months, the field opens into multiple pathways:
• Study Groups & CI Training
• Axis Syllabus Labs & Biomechanics
• Authentic Movement & Somatic Practice
• Jams & Focused Practice Spaces
• Compositional Research & Performance
• Music + Dance Encounters
• Affinity & Thematic Spaces
…all woven together as one interconnected terrain.
You can enter anywhere.
You can come for one class.
Or you can let it reshape your entire practice.
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🧭 HOW TO ENTER
The website is the central space where everything is held.
→ Scroll through the offerings
→ Click on any class, masterclass, or event
→ Each page contains full details and a registration link
🔗 https://momentcollectives.com/
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🌱 ORIENTATION WEEK — April 13–17
A pay-what-you-can entry into the full ecosystem.
Try everything. Meet the space. Feel what is alive.
More info soon
The week starts with Echo-Location Jam — with Lalaina on April 13
https://momentcollectives.com/echo-location-jam
The week ends with Kristen Lewis — April 17–19
https://momentcollectives.com/kristen-lewis-masterclass
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🗓️ C.I.PATHWAYS WEEKLY PRACTICE
7-weeks of sustained contact-improvisation
study, training, JAMS & compositional research
APRIL 17 – JUNE 5
https://momentcollectives.com/play-schedule
🌀MONDAYS
-Monday Study Group with Valerie Sabbah — 5:00–9:00 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/monday-study-group-2
-Monday Focus Jam with Valerie Sabbah — 7:15–9:00 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/monday-focus-jam
🌀TUESDAYS
-Authentic Movement with Avery Fitzgerald — 1:00–2:30 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/authentic-movement
-Contemplative Dance Practice with Avery Fitzgerald — 3:00–4:30 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/contemplative-dance-practice
-Essentials with Nico Couto — 5:00–7:00 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/essentials
-Femina Kinetica with Valerie Sabbah — 5:00–7:00 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/femina-kinetica
🌀WEDNESDAYS
-Axis Syllabus Lab with Nico Couto — 3:00–4:30 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/axis-syllabus-labs
-Patterns in Motion with Avery Fitzgerald — 5:00–6:45 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/patterns-in-motion
-Field Studies with Valerie Sabbah & Emma Anders — 7:00–9:00 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/field-studies
🌀THURSDAYS
-Study Group + Deep Dive Focus Jam with Valerie Sabbah — 5:00–9:00 PM
(by separate application)
https://momentcollectives.com/ci-corps-study-group
-Deep Dive Ficus Jam È 7:15-9:00 PM
https://momentcollectives.com/deep-dive-focus-jam
🌀FRIDAYS
CI Mechanics Tune-Up with Valerie Sabbah & Pierre-Luc Dugré — May 1, May 15, May 29
https://momentcollectives.com/ci-mechanics-tune-up
🎭 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
Compositional Research Group with Valerie Sabbah & Avery Fitzgerald
Schedule decided with group
An ongoing space for compositional practice, performance inquiry, and the development of improvisational work.
https://momentcollectives.com/close-encounters
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✨ MASTERCLASSES✨
• Kristen Lewis — April 17–19
https://momentcollectives.com/kristen-lewis-masterclass
• Vincent-Nicolas Provencher — May 8
https://momentcollectives.com/vincent-nicolas-provencher-masterclass
• Valerie Sabbah — May 9–10
https://momentcollectives.com/valerie-sabbah-masterclass
• Lilianna Kane — May 22–24
https://momentcollectives.com/lilianna-kane-masterclass
• Lalaina & Emmanuel Guay — June 12–13
https://momentcollectives.com/lalaina--emanuel-masterclass
• Neta Peleg Ginzburg — TBA
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🜂 C.I. CORPS
https://momentcollectives.com/ci-corps
A curated 10-person research group
committing to the full arc of the season.
• Weekly study anchors (Monday + Thursday)
• Engagement across the 7-week cycle
• ARCS Festival (included)
• Pathway toward the 10-day immersion
(by separate application)
https://forms.gle/FU5sHqHYx8GkRi566
For those who feel:
What if I didn’t fragment my practice?
What if I stayed?
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🔥 SPECIAL JAMS & EVENTS
🌀Echo-Location Jam — with Lalaina Ravelojaona
April 13, May 4, May 18, June 1
https://momentcollectives.com/echo-location-jam
🌀Chosen Mixity Class + Jam with Valerie Sabbah & Caro Dupeyras - April 28, May 26
https://momentcollectives.com/chosen-mixity-class--jam
🌀Into the Field with Valerie Sabbah & Jamhouse Collective — Performative Evenings
April 16
May 14
June 11
https://momentcollectives.com/into-the-field
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🔥 ARCS — CI PRE-SUMMER FESTIVAL
SAVE THE DATES !!!!
June 8 – June 20
Two weeks of workshops, performances, and shared practice.
Full program available on the website soon!!!!
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🌊 TUNERS — 10-DAY IMMERSION
July 8 – July 22
Phoenix Farm, Salt Spring Island
A deep research container rooted in Contact Improvisation and Tuning Scores.
APPLICATION BASED - COMING SOON
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💸 CONTRIBUTION
Sliding scale: $12–$22/hour
You:
Go to the PLAY SCHEDULE
https://momentcollectives.com/play-schedule
• choose your classes
Fill out the registration form : https://forms.gle/rS6WYwHsL2UbVeLK9
• estimate your hours
• select your contribution
Payment by e-transfer or cash.
Conversation always possible.
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Come as you are.
Come curious.
Come ready to enter.
🔗 https://momentcollectives.com/
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📍 LOCATION
All classes take place at the beautiful Moment Collectives space at Proto Studio
5333 Casgrain, Studio 1107 (Laurier metro) Montreal
A few classes and special events may take place in other studios, to be announced shortly.
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🤝 CONTACT
You are welcome to reach out directly.
I’m happy to guide you into the pathway that feels right.
With warmth,Valerie
[email protected]
WhatsApp : +1-514-838-9686
Dance Styles
Contact Improvisation (100%)
Organizer
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