LONG JAM BRNO – 6th Edition
28th – 30th November 2025
A weekend-long jam of Contact Improvisation
Long Jam Brno: 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.
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THE JOURNEY
Held within a simple container, the Long Jam MAGIC comes alive by the very presence of each dancer who steps in. It is a living, breathing organism sustained by care, curiosity and collective commitment to this voyage.
Being a “Long” Jam, it presents an opportunity to relax into the whole process – going beyond the personal, beyond the technique, beyond the known; and widening our vision field to feel the shapings of the entire space and entire process.
In this spirit, we invite you to join us and regard the whole weekend as an adventurous journey, that we embark, travel and conclude together.
We envision Long Jam as a space for inquiry, collective growth and cultivation of a healthy CI culture. A space dedicated not only to living evolution of CI practice, but also of our capacities to be brave, tender, authentic human beings.
Savouring the delights that this beautiful practice offers, but also moving through the challenging or confusing places that may come up with grace, courage and inquiring spirit.
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Music: Pavla Koprivova and Monika Bucharova
Vocal and instrumental soundscapes improvised in direct communication with what is happening on the dance floor.
Playfulness, minimalism, waves of sound, waves of silence.
Organisation and facilitation: Lada Koprivova and Monika Bucharova
Artistic Photographer: Maysara Volf
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 28th November
18.30 – 21.00 Welcome Circle, Lead-in and Jam
Saturday 29th November
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 30th November
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.
Participation: We regard Long Jam as a group journey. Travelling it together from the start to the end enhances our sensitivity, attunement and ability to feel the dynamics of the space we share. With that intention, we encourage participation at the whole event. If you would like to take part, but are unable to commit to the entire event, or if finances are an obstacle, please do get in touch with us, and we can find a solution for you.
Price:
This year, we are shifting to a new venue right in the city centre. The new price of the jam reflects a significant raise of the hiring cost.
There won’t be an access to the kitchen, so sadly we cannot provide any warm food this time. We are aiming to have a community-made lunch for Saturday and Sunday. We will provide some cold dishes and you are welcome to contribute to the shared meal with some food you make or buy. Beside, you will have access to cafes, restaurants and groceries in the town if you require more nourishment.
Discounted Price: 80 – 90 € (limited places offered at request, for those with financial restrictions)
Standard Price: 100 €
Sponsor Price: 110 – 130 €
To meet different personal circumstances and acknowledge the difference of cost of living in different parts of Europe, we have three rates. 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 deposit of 60 Euros within the next 24 hours of your registration. The REST of your payment is to be paid IN CASH ONSITE.
Cancellation policy:
In case you cancel your reservation, the deposit is non-refundable.
In case you cancel after 14th November, you will be due to cover the entire payment.
In both cases, if you find another dancer who takes your spot, your payment will be returned.
Accommodation:
It is not possible to sleep in the venue. Please indicate in the form if you would like to be put in touch with locals who are offering to host other dancers.
Venue:
“Telocvicna pod Hradem”, Údolní 3, 602 00 Brno
Sportshall in a neogothic chapel in the city centre.
470 m2 of smooth but not soft floor (bring knee pads!), toilets, showers
