Queer Body Jam
Faciliated by Jessy Crist
February 11, 2026
6-7:30pm
Queer Body Jam is an improvisation based, dance class for Queer bodies. This is an all-levels movement class made for every body. We will move through 60 minutes of open-format continuous movement, guided by vocal and movement cues. No previous dance experience necessary – willingness to sweat and stay open minded welcome! The goal of this class is to create a safe space for Queer folks to practice an embodied mind+body connection through joy, effort, texture, stamina, and release.
Schedule
Wednesday, February 11, 6-7:30pm
Option to stay overnight at WildHeart before or after – come early or stay late. Reach out to us at contact@wildheartcenter.art to confirm your stay.
Who is it for?
All Queer bodies!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need dance experience to take this class?
No! Just an open mind, and willingness to stay in motion for the duration of the class.
What should I wear to class?
Anything that allows the body to move freely.
I have mobility constraints, what kinds of motion will we explore in class?
All exercises and explorations in class are offered as suggestions – modification, or trying something else out instead is always very welcome! We move in between standing, sitting, and laying throughout the class. Class is for you and your body, so any modifications or changes you need to move are fantastic.
About Jessy Crist
About Jessy CristJessy Crist (she/they), from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, began her formal dance training at the age of 15, at Capital Area School for the Arts. Jessy graduated Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance Performance from Montclair State University in 2019. While at Montclair State, Jessy performed works by Martha Graham, Bill T. Jones, Shapiro and Smith, Christian Von Howard, and Robyn Mineko-Williams.
Jessy has worked professionally with EMPARA, Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Shcraiber, Alan Lucien Øyen, Dimitri Chamblas, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance Company (Las Cruces, NM), and VOID Movement Project (Turkey). They joined LA Dance Project as a guest artist for the 2022-2023 season, under Artistic Direction of Benjamin Millipied.
As a freelance artist, Jessy creates their own work in collaboration with multimedia artists. Her dance film, GYPSUM, has screened at Dare to Dance in Public Film Festival in Los Angeles, and was selected as an installation for Currents: New Media Festival in Santa Fe, NM. Jessy premiered her solo work VAMP for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and has been an artist in residence at Moulin/Belle (France), and Keshet Dance Center (Albuquerque, NM).
@jessydae on instagram
Location
This workshop will take place in the Barn. If you’re coming to WildHeart for the first time, please visit our Directions page for arrival info.
Register for the workshop
Class Cost
$18-24 Sliding scale
Inquire if cost is a barrier to attending!
Refund policy
No refunds, no transfers
BIPOC spots
We are offering 2 free spots for BIPOC folx. Please select BIPOC Spot from the Pricing drop down to use one.
Sickness/Covid policy
Please stay home if you feel sick!