LONG JAM BRNO
8th – 10th May 2026
weekend-long immersion in the 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.
Please aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of each block, so we can start the jam together.
Schedule:
Friday 8th May
18.30 – 21.00 Welcome Circle, Lead-in and Jam
Saturday 9th May
10.00 – 12.30 Jam
12.30 – 14.00 Community Lunch (independent / in the town)
14.30 – 17.00 Silent jam (no music nor speaking during this jam. We dance to the inner music and rhythms of our moving bodies)
17.30 – 18.30 Dinner break (community meal at the venue, optional)
18.30 – 21.00 Jam
Sunday 10th May
10.00 – 12.30 Jam
12.30 – 14.00 Community Lunch (community meal at the venue, optional)
14.00 – 16.30 Jam & Closing circle
There will be group check-ins and sharings as needed.
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. You are free to attend all jam block or just some, however we accept registrations for the whole event only.
Price:
Discounted Price: 2000 – 2400 Czech Crowns (limited places offered at request, for those with financial restrictions)
Standard Price: 2500 Czech Crowns (equivalent of 105 Euros)
Sponsor Price: 2600 – 3000 Czech Crowns
Registrations:
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, minus the non-refundable deposit of 1000 Czech Crowns
In case you cancel after 30th April, the entire payment is non-refundable.
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.
Food:
We would like to invite you to community-made meals on Saturday and Sunday, which will take place in the venue. If you wish to share the meal with the group, please bring some food to share, either home-made or bought (bread, dips, vegetable, tofu, cheese, etc). We will provide some basics and with all your contributions added we can again enjoy a colourful feast and a relaxing time together.
There is also access to cafes, restaurants and groceries in the town.
Venue:
“Telocvicna pod Hradem”, Údolní 3, 602 00 Brno
Sportshall in a unique neogothic chapel in the city centre.
470 m2 of smooth but not soft floor (bring knee pads!), toilets, showers
© Photos by Maysara Volf
