Making Contact
Sebastian first encountered Contact Improvisation in 2006 by accidentally joining a Jam. While stretching on the floor and wondering why the teacher was so late, another participant started rolling on him and he realized, “Oh - this is Contact!”
This class focuses on essential skills and helpful perspectives for the movement research practice known as Contact Improvisation, which is sometimes described as an "art sport" and an "athletic duet". Participants will learn practical ways to establish trust and build dynamic interactions with others, leading to joyful and exciting dances. For movers, dancers, yogis and other humans. All levels and beginners welcome.
Sebastian has been teaching dance and healthy movement principles since 2007. He recently moved to Copenhagen and is excited to return to San Francisco as part of a teaching tour this Winter. Learn more about Sebastian below.
Please bring a long-sleeve shirt and long-sleeve pants for sliding and partner work.
WHERE
The Castro Room
97 Collingwood St, San Francisco
SCHEDULE
Class 7:45-8:45pm
Jam 8:45-10:15pm
TICKETS
https://merrickjacob.com/contact-improvisation
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Sebastian Grubb is an award-winning dance artist and movement coach based in Copenhagen and California. He teaches integrated movement technique to people of all kinds via personal coaching, weekly classes and transformative workshops. From 2007-2019 Sebastian choreographed, performed and toured contemporary dance works throughout the U.S. and internationally. From 2008-2024 he ran an outdoor workout company in San Francisco, then made Denmark his permanent home in 2025. He has been a long-term student of Scott Wells (improvisation and acrobatics) and Frey Faust (functional anatomy and dance research), among other influential teachers. He is the founder of Agile Beast and co-founder of Spiral Camp, both of which focus on making skills and techniques for dynamic movement accessible to all participants. Learn more at www.bodywagging.dance and www.sebastian.fit