LONG JAM BRNO – 5th Edition
4th – 6th April 2025
A weekend-long jam of Contact Improvisation
Long Jam is an opportunity to delve into the very essence of contact improvisation – jamming sustained by curiosity and attentiveness to the riches of moment-to-moment experience.
A space dedicated to exploration, nourished by care and collective commitment to staying present – to one self and one another as we journey through different landscapes of movement in contact.
Accompanied by live music, led by our sensing bodies, let’s share and dare to leap beyond the bounds of the known.
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What is Long Jam Brno: a multi-national weekend gathering of CI dancers at the south-east of the Czech Republic.
A community-based event, offering space for a long immersion and creative exploration of CI practice, using a simple format of a continuous jam, spread across 6 jamming sessions.
Music by: Pavla Kopřivová a Petra Klementova
Vocal and instrumental soundscapes improvised in direct communication with what is happening on the dance floor.
Playfulness, minimalism, waves of sound, waves of silence.
Organised by:
Lada Koprivova, somatic movement therapist and group facilitator
Structure:
The intention of the jam is to co-create a space, which is held by shared interest and mindful attention to what is taking place inside the room and inside ourselves as we jam together. Whether dancing in contact or solo, resting or witnessing the space, in stillness or motion, we would like to invite all participants to use the opportunity to be active co-creators of the space.
Saturday afternoon (14.30 – 17.00) will be dedicated to a silent jam. No music nor speaking during this jam. We dance to the inner music and rhythms of our moving bodies.
Please aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of each block, so we can start the jam together. For the safety reasons, the door to the main building has to be locked, and we cannot guarantee we would be able to let you in after the start of the jam.
Schedule:
Friday 4th April
18.30 – 21.00 Welcome Circle, Lead-in and Jam
Saturday 5th April
10.00 – 12.30 Jam
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch
14.30 – 17.00 Silent jam
17.30 – 18.30 Dinner
18.30 – 21.00 Jam
Sunday 6th April
10.00 – 12.30 Jam
14.00 – 16.30 Jam & Closing circle
There will be group check-ins and sharings as needed. Some jams may start with short lead-in.
Requirements:
All levels of experience are welcome, however, previous experience with CI is required (You have attended CI workshops or classes, have been to at least a few CI jams and have a clear understanding of what contact improvisation and jamming entails.)
To nurture safety, transparency and healthy CI culture within this event, we created a document with CI GUIDELINES. We ask all participants to familiarise themselves with these before registering.
By applying and participating in this event, you are agreeing to follow these guidelines.
Price:
This year, we accept registrations for the whole event only.
The new price includes three meals, which will be provided by our friend and excellent cook Tudor.
Discounted Price: 90 – 100 €
Standard Price: 105 €
Sponsor Price: 110 – 120 €
To meet different personal circumstances and acknowledge the difference of cost of living in different parts of Europe, we use a sliding scale system. It is based on the principles of interpersonal respect, trust and generosity. With that in mind you are invited to pay the amount that feels most appropriate to your circumstance.
If you choose to contribute at the higher rate, you are supporting our work and enabling those who are on lower income to participate.
Reservations:
To reserve your place, please fill in the REGISTRATION FORM and transfer your payment within the next 24 hours of your registration.
Cancellation policy:
In case you cancel your reservation, we will return your payment deducted of a non-refundable deposit fee of 40€.
In case you cancel after 26th March, your payment in non-refundable.
However, your payment can be transferred, if you find another dancer who takes your spot.
Food:
This year, we will have meals prepared by Tudor. Vegetarian, organic / local cousine in a form of bufet, with gluten free and vegan options.
Saturday: lunch, dinner & desert
Sunday: lunch & desert
Feel free to bring sweets, treats or home-made goodies to share with others at our snacking station.
Accommodation:
For those coming from far, there is an option to sleep on the floor in the dancing hall and use the facilities of the venue (primary school hall). Please bring your sleeping bag, mat and towel. You will have access to the showers, kitchen with a kettle, microwave, fridge and stove. The fee is 100 Kč (4€) / night / person.
Venue:
Cyrilometodějská základní škola, Lerchova 65, BRNO.
The venue is an elementary school. Entry from RUDIŠOVA street.
From the Brno Main Train Station, it is best to take the tram no 4, which will get you to Namesti Miru – the final stop on this tram line, which is just outside the venue.
Coming from the tram stop, you will see the front of the school building. Follow the road on the right hand side of the building and after a few metres, you will see the white door that is the entry for the hall.
