The Jazz Co-lab
at UC Irvine
Upcoming Events
- Mon, Feb 10The Loft (Studio 4)The Jazz Co-Lab is pleased to host Jaden Mooney at today's jam session 6-8 pm in the loft. Currently majoring in dance her at UCI, she is well versed in many genres, including jazz. Come by to take class, play along, watch or even grab a sticker!
Sun, Nov 10IrvineHERES THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEKEND! Sign up with the dancer form through the link below if youโre interested. We hope you can join us for a weekend of dancing, connection, and fun!!! PAYMENT NEEDED https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3w2YtHec4lxGSkbkMuBOGPF08UvJm_DMk8vNWYuHPLchTFg/viewform
Thu, Oct 17Irvineโผ๏ธEXCITING NEWSโผ๏ธ Announcing our first club collaboration of the quarter! On Thursday October 17th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm @jazzcolab.uci will be joined by @swingatuci to combine Jazz improvisation with swing dancing! Find us in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, studio 4.
Thu, Oct 03IrvineLast minute announcement, we are holding our first jam session of the year this Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm. Open to all dancers, musicians, and observers! LOCATED IN THE LOFT (Claire Trevor School of the Arts). We'll post how to get to the space on our Instagram if you haven't been before ;)
Wed, Jun 05IrvineCome to our last Jazz Co-Lab jam session of the school year, featuring an experienced jazz educator, and our very own Claire Trevor School of the Arts jazz professor, Dr. Wray. Dancers, musicians and spectators invited to themselves in a supportive space June 5th in Dance Studio 128 from 4-5:30 pm.
Tue, Apr 16Claire Trevor School of the ArtsCatch our next Jam this Tuesday evening in Dance Studio 128! Show up with any dance or music skills you got and get ready for a magical night of collaborative improvisation FYI: byowi-for sanitary purposes, bring your own wind instrument!- Fri, Apr 05CTSA Dance Studio 120Join us at UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts in Dance Studio 120 for our first in studio session with live music and dance (open to dancers and musicians of all experiences). It can be located by the Robert Cohen Theatre.
- Fri, Mar 15UCI - Claire Trevor School of the ArtsCome to our first jam session this Friday, March 14th We encourage those of you whoโd like to participate in DANCE IMPROVISATION to come from 12:30-1:30 pm!! Last hour dedicated to musicians!!
OPEN TO ALL
IMPROVISATION
The arrangement of movement that can be interpreted in varied ways. Partnering with live musicians, movers are free to dance with the fluidity and spontaneity of the music.
DISCUSSION
Providing instructors from within and outside the university, there will be opportunities to explore and expand on ideas in this judgement free environment.
COLLABORATION
Finding the pockets of the music and truly living in the moment is something that we encourage our movers to indulge in. Playing live music offers the chance for an interaction between artists.
music
Our club wants to initiate a combination of live music with movement experimentation. Anyone who can play an instrument is welcomed and highly encouraged to learn and share their passion.
movement
Individual and contact improvisation will be explored, affiliated with each person's level of comfortability. You do not have to be a dance major to join - simply be open to enjoying what the room has to offer.
observe
If one is unable to or would prefer to watch the class, we challenge them to absorb what information is given, journal anything that they feel should be remembered, and ask questions.
OUR
MISSION
The Jazz Co-Lab Club at University of California, Irvine is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community of dancers and musicians from all majors. Our mission is to foster the art of improvisational jazz dance, nurturing creativity, and igniting the joy of movement among our members. Anyone with experience in music or movement is welcome as well as bring their own instruments to participate. With the dedication and passion of our team, the club envisions becoming a prominent force for artistic expression, creativity, and community engagement within UCI. Our aspiration is to both inspire and be inspired, creating a legacy of rhythm, movement, and unity that transcends boundaries and enriches the lives of all who embark on this dance journey.
