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Due to illness Turnip the Beet will not be able to play for Jan Jam this year. We wish them a speedy recovery! The Cosmic Otters have agreed to replace them.
 
All of the weekend's events will be held at the Phillips Recreation Center, 505 W. Stoughton in Urbana, Illinois.
Download a printable version of the schedule at The Jan Jam Schedule (PDF) (Updated 12/13/2023)
All contra dances will be called with gender neutral terms
Friday | ||
8-11:30 p.m. | Contra Dance with Euphor, Georges Augustin and Sarah Kaiser | |
12:00-1:00 a.m. | After Party | |
Saturday | ||
10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Workshops - Check the schedule for details | |
2:30-5:30 p.m. | Contra Dance with Euphor, Georges Augustin and Sarah Kaiser | |
5:30-7:30 p.m. | Potluck Dinner - Please bring a dish to share | |
7:30-11 p.m. | Contra Dance with The Cosmic Otters, Georges Augustin and Sarah Kaiser | |
11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Techno Contra - Music and calling by Nedra McNeil | |
Sunday | ||
10- 11 a.m. | Open Waltzing with band Meadowhawk | |
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Contra Dance with The Cosmic Otters, Georges Augustin and Sarah Kaiser |
We strongly encourage dancers to wear masks and will provide extra masks at the hall.
This policy may change closer to the event. We will announce any changes but please check the website closer to the event to make sure you have the most up to date info.
We will reimburse you if changes to the COVID policy or sickness prevent you from attending the dance.
Thank you for helping to keep our dancers healthy!
Admission prices for the Jan Jam
Event | Price |
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Full weekend | Sliding Scale $60 - $90 |
Friday evening contra dance | $30/$20* |
All day Saturday | $50/$40* |
Saturday afternoon contra dance | $30/$20* |
Workshops | $10 each |
Saturday evening contra dance | $30/$20* |
Sunday waltz and contra dance | $30/$20* |
A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Please contact Miriam Larson at mimbyla@gmail.com
If you are unable to attend due to weather or other reason let us know before the event and your check will be returned. If you made your payment online we will send you a refund check in the mail.
Or contact Jan Kalmar at jankalmarjoy@gmail.com
Or look at the Hotels & Motels section of the Experience Champaign-Urbana page for plenty of other options.
For housing with local dancers, please contact Claire Johnson at clairejohnson03@gmail.com
The Jan Jam Schedule (PDF) (Updated 12/13/2023)
The Jan Jam is Friday through Sunday, January 5 through 7, 2024
at the Phillips Recreation Center, 505 W. Stoughton, Urbana.
Or look at the Urbana Country Dancers' homepage