The Urbana Country Dancers

present

The 38th Annual

Chambana Jan Jam
(Champaign-Urbana January Jam)

Friday - Sunday, January 8 - 10, 2027

A special weekend of music and dance featuring:

Band

Turnip the Beat

 

Caller

Callie Allison

This will be the 38th Annual Chambana Jan Jam presented by The Urbana Country Dancers

There will be a Friday evening contra dance, dancing and workshops during the day on Saturday, a Saturday evening contra dance and a farewell dance on Sunday afternoon.

Check back soon for more details on all the fun events.

All of the weekend's events will be held at the Phillips Recreation Center, 505 W. Stoughton in Urbana, Illinois.

Admission

Online Payment

If you wish to pay online please follow this link for Online Registration & Payment.

Admission prices for the Jan Jam

(12 and under free)

Event Price
Full weekend Sliding Scale $70 - $100
Friday evening contra dance $35/$25*
All day Saturday $55/$45*
Saturday afternoon contra dance $35/$25*
Workshops $10 each
Saturday evening contra dance $35/$25*
Sunday waltz and contra dance $35/$25*
* - Students/Low Income

Volunteering

Volunteers are always needed to help run events like this. Check back later for how you can sign up to help out.

Housing Information

Check back for more info on housing.

Follow this link for information and options for Champaign-Urbana area lodging

You can find out more about attractions in the C-U area on the Experience Champaign-Urbana web site

Further Information

The Jan Jam is Friday through Sunday, January 8 through 10, 2027 at the Phillips Recreation Center, 505 W. Stoughton, Urbana.

Directions to the Phillips Center

Weather Information and Illinois Road Conditions

For more information email
ucd-info@urbana-contra.org

Or look at the Urbana Country Dancers' homepage

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