Mission
In its formal dimension, the Association is composed of members who come together annually in a general meeting to elect a board of directors, ratify any changes to the general guidelines, and approve the financial statements.
In its intuitive dimension, the Association expresses a hope of solidarity and harmony arising from the regular practice of contact improvisation.
Goals
The mission of the Association of Contact Improvisation (ACI) consists of:
- Assembling individuals to support an artistic community project.
- Adequately representing its membership before concerned parties.
- Promoting contact improvisation dance through education, research and performance.
- Developing the practice of contact improvisation and broadening its accessibility to the public.
Priorities
To achieve the aforementioned goals, the ACI has established the following priorities:
- Create an organization that encourages the participation of all members in its development through structured committees.
- Uphold the General Guidelines and Rules of Conduct for members.
- Organize regular ACI events, jams, courses, etc.
- Create educational tools that present the values and evolution of the ACI.
Values
To support these initiatives, the ACI actively promotes the following values:
- Love of dance.
- Presence, sensitivity and an ability to listen, both to oneself and others.
- A community-oriented lifestyle.
- Uncompromising integrity.
- Respect for all individuals.
- Openness and honesty in our actions, behaviors and responsibilities (members have complete access to information regarding the decision-making process, management and promotion of this Association)
- Global vision in order to understand and appreciate other communities and individuals.
- The inclusion of volunteers in the organization of all activities.