Creating an
OPEN SPACE for CREATIVE PLAY requires participants to agree to cooperate in
forming a safe environment.
Here are some
guidelines as to how we try and facilitate this…
A JAM IS NOT
A WORKSHOP OR A CLASSThe facilitator's role is to ensure safe practice, which
includes running a half hour warm up at the start of each jam, not to lead the
work for the entirety of the jam.
We can
happily direct you relevant classes, etc. should you wish to attend them too.
PLAY IS A
COOPERATIVE VENTURE,
thus there
may be times when observation is necessary or that turns are taken. We request
that these choices, where possible, are self-managed rather than left to the
Facilitator alone.
WE ARE ALL
MUTUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYONE'S ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
We all have
different requirements in regards to accessing the jam. As part of a
cooperative supportive group it is up to each of us to respect and enable
everyone's participation in the work in the way they wish to.
WE ADVISE ALL
PARTICIPANTS TO ATTEND FOR THE GROUP WARM-UP This allows all participants to be
introduced to one another through a common language and space is made for all
art forms to find a access to warming up together.
EVERYONE
TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY
(physically
and emotionally) and for their possessions in the space.
This includes
the responsibility to move, speak up or leave a dance / jam situation if
something feels uncomfortable or unsafe and, if necessary, talk to the
facilitator about it.
The
facilitator cannot however, be held responsible for loss, damage or injury
during the jam.
PLEASE ENSURE
YOU HAVE SIGNED THE WAIVER BEFORE PARTICIPATING.
PLEASE WEAR
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING
for the
demands of the activity you engage in. Please no jewellery, belts, shoes or
anything that might 'catch' on another person and inflict injury. Also please
no strong scents or excessive creams to prevent the possibility of allergic
reactions.
THE JAM IS A
PARTICIPATORY SPACEOUTSIDE OBSERVERS are not permitted as this is a space for
play rather than performance.
AND
AFTERWARDS TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!!
We always
welcome feedback, in person or by email to theglasgowjam@gmail.com