A National Gathering, a playground for human movement, offering a variety of classes held by teachers and facilitators. Classic go to’s such as the Underscore, Live Music Jam and Performance Jam. Labs to deepen technique and develop ideas in Contact Improvisation, all on a spacious sprung dance floor surrounded by water bodies and bushland.
A contained space surrounded by nature away from the hustle and bustle of the town where the CI communities can get together to exchange, learn, grow and connect to each other. There will be shared meals to foster a sense of togetherness and to encourage connection across communities.
WHAT TO EXPECT
➣ Classes, labs and facilitated explorations by teachers from all over Australia.
➣ Classic offerings including the Underscore, Live Music Jam and PerformaJam.
➣ Shared catered lunches and dinners.
➣ On-site affordable accommodation.
➣ A spacious sprung dance floor immersed in bushland, with direct access to the tea-tree lake and Lennox beach.
➣ Opportunities to volunteer and contribute.
SCHEDULE
➣ Arrival and check-in: Friday 2nd of October from 2pm to 4.30pm
➣ Event Close: Monday 5th of October 10.30pm
➣ Onsite accommodation avail from Friday 2pm until Tuesday the 6th, check-out time 10am.
The festival will take place during the Labour day long weekend of NSW and QLD school holidays. We recommend you to book flights early as It will be a busy period.
TICKET COST
Tickets are for the whole festival only and are limited to 100 dancers.
Full Festival Ticket inclusive of 7 meals, lunch and dinner:
➢ $630 Early Bird/ Concession Price up to the 15 June 2026
➢ $730 Full Ticket - after 15 June
Contact Collective Inc
Australian Contact Festival organisers
Hamzah and Valentina