We invite you to come & celebrate the art of Jamming in the beautiful surroundings of Eden Studios in Pankow, Berlin. Gather with us to enjoy time & space together for embodied knowledge exchange & dancing, deepening connections in the ever-expanding CI community of Berlin. Let’s grow our creative practice together, through Jams, Labs, social time in the gardens, Jams, & more Jams…
SCHEDULE
SESSION 1 // Saturday Morning >> Arrival Jam
SESSION 2 // Saturday Afternoon >> Open Lab
SESSION 3 // Saturday Evening >> Jam with Live Music from Andrea Junge (aka. Andie Sounds)
SESSION 4 //Sunday Morning >> Underscore
SESSION 5 //Sunday Afternoon >> Bodywork into Jamming
SESSION 6 //Sunday Evening >> Closing Jam with Live Music
Join us for one session, a few different sessions, or participate in the whole weekend. All welcome.
Dates >> 30th & 31st August, 2025
Do I need to join the whole event? >> No, you are welcome to join as much of the event as you would like, or are able to: you can register & pay for one or more different sessions, or for the whole weekend.
Daily Schedule >>
>> Morning Session: 10am-1pm
>> Afternoon Session: 3pm-5.30pm
>> Evening Session: 7pm-9.30pm
Pricing >> €99 full weekend // €55 one day // €19 one session NB. STUDIO SOMA does not want anyone to be excluded from joining an event because of money. We have tried to keep this event as affordable as possible to maximise accessibility. However, please contact us to enquire about non or low payment options if you are a student, currently unable to work, unemployed, on very low income, reliant on benefits, these prices are high because you use a different currency, or you are financially constrained for any other reason.
Venue >> hosted by STUDIO SOMA at Eden studios, situated in Pankow, Berlin (Breite Strasse 43, 13187 Berlin). The studios have a cafe & sit in the middle of lots of garden space. It is also possible to book accommodation directly through Eden.
Language >> The sessions will be facilitated in English. However, as a multi-lingual community, we will help to crowdsource informal English-German translation for anyone who is less confident of communicating in English. If you have questions about working in English, please do contact us, & we can help work out how we might be able to facilitate your attendance at this event.
Food >> Meals are not included, so please make sure you plan for bringing a packed lunch/dinner, snacks, & water bottle each day.
Clothing >> Please wear loose fitting clothing, with plenty of layers so you have suitable options for both hot, high-energy movement, & cooler, slower times of stillness & rest.
Who is this event for? >> >> Adults of all ages & backgrounds are welcome (18+). Some prior experience of Contact Improvisation is necessary: as this is a Jam event & there are no specific classes or workshops about how to practice Contact Improvisation, some experience of the form is a requirement to join. If you are new to Contact Improvisation & wish to join, please take at least 2-3 workshops before attending this event. Otherwise the space could be potentially overwhelming or hazardous for you & others around you. If you have questions about your level of experience please do contact us & we can help you figure out if this event will be a good fit for you.
Accessibility >> Many people have fears that their fitness levels, personal physical challenges, body shape, age, or other factors may mean they will not be able to partake in a workshop, or would not be welcome there. We believe mindfulness & somatic movement is for everyone & aim to make our events as accessible & inclusive as possible. If you have any questions, anxieties, or fears about participating, please contact us & we will happily talk through your personal circumstances & check whether we are able to make sure this event is accessible for you.
FACILITATOR // HUGH STANIER is a highly-experienced movement facilitator, educator, & bodyworker, dedicated to creating spaces where individuals can explore movement with a sense of safety, curiosity, & connection. Starting his dance journey in breakdancing, Hugh transitioned into contemporary dance, studying at Northern School of Contemporary Dance. He has since performed with acclaimed companies such as Wim Vandekeybus/Ultima Vez & 2Faced Dance. Hugh is passionate about helping others explore the transformative power of movement. He specializes in body-mind connection, offering personalized bodywork sessions, weekly classes, & intensive trainings for both individuals & groups. He is an expert in Contact Improvisation (CI), & teaches at festivals, events, & workshops across the world. As a trained teacher of Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing (TMW), Hugh integrates the grounding principles of Tai Chi & Qi Gong into all his work, inviting participants to discover their bodies through mindful exploration. His approach centers on fostering environments that feel secure & nourishing, allowing each person to connect deeply with themselves. Guided by an ethos of presence & play, all Hugh’s work emphasizes listening to the body’s innate wisdom & exploring movement that feels organic & authentic. His classes & trainings offer a gentle yet powerful space to reconnect with breath, awareness, & the freedom of self-expression.
To find out more about Hugh’s practice visit his website
FACILITATOR // VEGA LUUKKONEN is a dancer, performance-artist & bodyworker made in Finland. She studied dance & theatre pedagogy in Helsinki at the Theatre Academy of Finland, where she completed her Master´s degree in 2008. Vega is an expert in Contact Improvisation (CI), & teaches at festivals, events, & workshops across the world. She has danced Contact Improvisation since she was a teenager, & developed her practice in the Finnish contact community, where she has shared learning with friends, colleagues, & fellow dancers for over 20 years. Her movement is informed & inspired by Aikido, Capoeira, & developmental movement patterns. Recently, she is more & more interested in a deeper understanding of the underlying principles of Contact Improvisation, leading to fine tuning, attention to detail, deep listening, & presence. She seeks ways to facilitate understanding of movement fundamentals, while staying connected to our own interest & journey of exploration where curiosity can stay most alive to discovery. As well as teaching Contact Improvisation as a duo form, she also work with collective scores & composition; expanding out from duet bubbles into trios & groups, composing the bigger space. She understands dance as a combination of technique & flow; form & freedom; being & doing.
To find out more about Vega’s practice visit her website.
PLEASE NOTE >> THE SUMMER JAM, BERLIN takes place over the two days directly after Module 1: Grounding & Earth of our training programme in Contact Improvisation ROOTED IN MOTION , also taught by Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen. People registered for the ROOTED IN MOTION training are invited to participate in THE SUMMER JAM, BERLIN for free.