CI Winter Intensive with Joerg Hassmann
02.-08.01.2027 @EDEN***** Studios, Berlin
* For experienced contacters
* Max 35 participants
We are back again at our beloved EDEN***** Studios for Joerg’s Winter Intensive.
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Like Clouds
The Lightness of a Self-Organised Body
Explorations in Contact Improvisation informed by the Alexander Technique
02.-05.01.2027 @Tanzfabrik, Berlin
I have been invited to teach a workshop at Winter Tanztage @Tanzfabrik Berlin.
We will find out how self-organizing principles from the Alexander technique can support our Contact Improvisation practice.
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English version below
⭐ GESCHWISTERN ⭐
Gemeinsame Wurzeln, eigene Wege
21.11.2026 @Das Nest, Berlin
Geschwister gehören oft zu den Menschen, die uns im Leben am längsten begleiten. Sie kennen unsere Herkunftsfamilie, ihre Geschichten und prägenden Ereignisse, Spannungen und die unausgesprochenen Regeln. Ob großes oder kleines Geschwister, Nesthäkchen, oder mittleres Kind – unsere Rolle im Familiensystem entsteht immer auch im Zusammenspiel mit unseren Geschwistern. Dabei erlebt jede*r das Familiensystem aus einer einzigartigen, eigenen Perspektive und entwickelt entsprechende Strategien des Umgangs oder Ausgleichs, die uns oft bis heute prägen.
In diesem vierstündigen Treffen möchten wir einen Raum anbieten, um der*n Geschwisterbeziehung*en Zeit zu widmen und neugierig zu begegnen: sie zu würdigen, besser zu verstehen, Gefühle wahrzunehmen oder etwas zu erkunden, das bisher wenig oder keinen Platz hatte. Im Austausch mit den eigenen Geschwistern und anderen Teilnehmenden können dabei Nähe, Erkenntnisse und neue Perspektiven auf die eigene Geschwisterbeziehung entstehen.
Für wen
Für neugierige Menschen, die Lust haben auf einen Austausch rund um das Thema Geschwisterschaft. Du kannst allein oder gemeinsam mit deinem*n Geschwister*n kommen – unabhängig davon, ob ihr euch nah seid, wenig Kontakt habt, oder der Kontakt nicht mehr vorhanden ist. Auch Freund*innen, die sich wie Geschwister anfühlen, sind herzlich willkommen.
Nina & Dino
Als Geschwister sind wir in derselben Familie aufgewachsen, haben früh unsere Eltern verloren und sind seitdem viele gemeinsame und eigene Wege gegangen, um unsere Geschichte zu verstehen und zu verarbeiten. Durch Therapie, Familienaufstellungen, Gruppenarbeit und somatische Arbeit ist aus unserer Geschwisterschaft über die Jahre eine Heilungsbeziehung geworden. Wir waren und sind füreinander Spiegel, Begleiter und Herausforderung. Darum ist es uns ein persönliches Anliegen, diesem besonderen Thema Raum zu geben und in den Austausch mit anderen zu bringen. .
Was kannst du erwarten
- Geschichten und Erfahrungen aus unserer eigenen Geschwisterbeziehung
- Raum, um der eigenen Geschwisterbeziehung Zeit und Aufmerksamkeit zu widmen
- Impulse und Übungen zur Reflexion und zum Austausch in Duos, Kleingruppen und mit der ganzen Gruppe.
Was kannst du nicht erwarten
- Therapie oder Prozessarbeit
- Konfliktklärung oder Mediation
- Rezepte für eine „gute“ Geschwisterbeziehung
- Fertige Lösungen oder Handlungsempfehlungen
Wann & Wo
Samstag 21.11.2026 von 10:00-14:00
Das Nest
Moosdorfstraße 7-9
12435 Berlin-Bezirk Treptow-Köpenick
Sprache
Die gemeinsame Sprache wird Deutsch oder Englisch sein, je nachdem, wie sich die Gruppe zusammensetzt.
Preis
40-100€
Uns ist wichtig, die Teilnahme möglichst vielen Interessierten zu ermöglichen. Deshalb halten wir die Preisspanne bewusst flexibel.
Wähle den für dich möglichen und stimmigen Betrag zwischen 40-100€.
Bei Fragen schreibe an
[email protected]
⭐ GESCHWISTERN ⭐
Relationships that shape us
21.11.2026 @Das Nest, Berlin
Siblings often accompany us for the longest time in our lives. They know the family we come from, its stories and defining experiences, its tensions and unspoken rules. Whether we are the older or younger sibling, the youngest, oldest or the middle child, our role within the family system always develops in relationship to our siblings as well.
At the same time, each of us experiences the family system from their own unique perspective and develops corresponding ways of coping, adapting or creating balance – habits and strategies that often continue to shape us to this day.
In this four-hour gathering, we would like to create a space to give time and attention to our sibling relationship(s) and approach them with curiosity: to acknowledge and appreciate them, understand them more deeply, notice feelings, or explore something that may previously have had little or no space.
Through exchange with our own sibling(s) and with other participants, there may be opportunities for connection, new insights and fresh perspectives on our sibling relationships.
Who is it for?
For curious people who would like to explore and exchange around the topic of sibling relationships.
You are welcome to come on your own or together with one or more of your siblings – regardless of whether you are close, have little contact, or are no longer in contact at all. Friends who feel like siblings to you are also very welcome.
About Nina & Dino
As siblings, we grew up in the same family, lost our parents at an early age and have since travelled many paths together and individually in order to understand and process our story.
Through therapy, family constellations, group work and somatic work, our sibling relationship has developed over the years into a relationship that supports our individual healing and wellbeing. We have been, and continue to be, mirrors, companions and sparring partners for one another.
Creating space for this particular topic and bringing it into dialogue with others is something deeply personal and important to us and has been for a while on both our wish lists.
What you can expect
- Stories and experiences from our own sibling relationship
- Space to give your own sibling relationship time and attention
- Prompts and exercises for reflection and exchange in pairs, small groups and with the whole group
What you should not expect
- Therapy or therapeutic process work
- Conflict resolution or mediation
- Recipes for a “good” sibling relationship
- Ready-made solutions or recommendations for what to do
When & Where
Saturday, 21 November 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00
Das Nest
Moosdorfstraße 7–9
12435 Berlin, Treptow-Köpenick
Language
The shared language will be German or English, depending on the needs of the group.
Price
40-100€
It is important to us to make participation accessible to as many interested people as possible. For this reason, we are deliberately keeping the price range flexible.
Please choose an amount between €40 and €100 that feels both possible and appropriate for you.
If you have any questions, write to
[email protected]
Autumn Equinox CI Jam & Potluck 
13:00-18:00
27.09.2026 @Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg, Berlin
27.09.2026 @Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg, Berlin
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With live music from Alex Zampini–
The Autumn Equinox is taking place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This astronomical event marks the official first day of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun crosses directly over the Earth’s equator. On this day, day and night are nearly equal in length.
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This jam is an invitation to come together to move & share food with one another, celebrate the transition into autumn with our Berlin CI community.
After the jam, there is an optional Potluck in the studio, for those who want to stay. Please bring some food to share with others.
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This jam is for people familiar with the practice of Contact Improvisation. Please feel free to spread the word and invite your friends!
We will begin and end together, please be on time! Arrival between 13-13:30, after 13:30 there is no entry possible.
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DATE & TIME27.09.2026
13:00-13:30 Arrival in the space, doors close at 13:30!
13:30-16:00 Jam
16:00-18:00 Potluck
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Save the Date Winter Solstice Jam: Sunday 20.12. / 13:00-18:00 / Studio 4, Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg
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FEE30€ – 10€
Sliding scale
It’s highly appreciated, if participants pay 10+€ in order to help covering the studio rent + the fees for our musician and organizer
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INFO & REGISTRATIONFor any questions, write to [email protected]
Reserve your place here: https://jjkbfeds.paperform.co/
Limited to 30 people, please reserve your spot upfront
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LOCATIONStudio 3
Tanzfabrik Möckernstr. 68, 10965 Berlin
Contemplative Dance Practice
A practice where meditation and dance making meets
– Developed by Barbara Dilley –
The Contemplative Dance Practice invites you to slow down, listen, and move with awareness. Through a balance of stillness and movement, the practice supports a deeper connection to the body, the present moment, and the people around you.
CDP is shared in three parts: Meditation, Personal Awareness Practice, and Open Space. Each part is marked by the sound of a bell, offering time to notice sensations, thoughts, and movement choices, and to explore how we relate to space and others while moving. Movement, witnessing, and meditation intertwine, every body and all movement are welcome. The practice emphasizes kinesthetic delight (the enjoyment that comes from feeling yourself move, rather than from how the movement looks or whether it achieves a goal).
Why we offer it
Through sensing in and connecting with oneself during the first two phases of the practice, we find that interactions with others during the open space come from a deeper place. This quality feels very satisfying and nourishing to us. Contact Improvisation is welcome as part of the third phase of CDP, as we understand and offer it.
Our CDP structure
- 20 min Meditation, invitation to observe the present moment in stillness
- 30 min Personal Awareness Practice, invitation to sense yourself through movement
- 40 min Open Space, invitation to explore relating to space and others with and without contact
We begin and close with a sharing circle.
When & Where
7 meetings in 2026
Sundays 15.02., 29.03., 10.05. & 26.07. @ Studio 3 // Tanzfabrik Berlin, Möckernstr. 68, 10965 Berlin
Sundays 06.09., 25.10. & 06.12. @Studio 2 // Kunstquartier Bethanien Kreuzberg, Mariannenpl. 2, 10997 Berlin (take staircase on the right hand side, 2nd floor)
Time
11am – 1.30pm
Doors open between 11-11.15am. Please be on time so we can start together – it is not possible to enter afterwards or in between!
Price – Drop In
10€ – 25€ sliding scale
Hosted by Mireia Aragonès Carol & Dino Spiri
BEYOND DUETS
Contact Improvisation Summer Intensive with Joerg Hassmann
18.-24.07.2026 @Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg, Berlin
* For experienced contacters
* Max 35 participants
* Max 35 participants
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The duet is the core constellation of Contact Improvisation and will be a central base in this workshop. We love the clarity of relating to one person – being in dialogue, negotiating weight, direction and dynamics while hearts attune. It holds both simplicity and complexity, and we will dive deeply into the technical aspects of this form.
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The mysterious web of satisfying jamming though needs more than that. Soloing and trios are the base for expanding beyond the common duet bubbles. Trios bring unpredictability, surprise and compositional challenges – the beauty of problem-solving in motion. There is a dynamic to trios that asks for calmness, ease and simplicity in order to let go into the openness. For decades I shied away from trios in my teaching. Now the desire for it is surfacing.
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We’ll focus on the solo, duets and trios topic in the first half of the workshop and we want to see what’s emerging from what happened – or didn’t happen – in the first three days, during the second half of the workshop.
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Each day will include a lab during which we can draw from the vast knowledge that many of the teachers and long term contacters bring to the space. How can we give feedback to support each other on our growing edges? While technical labs are always a great option, we’d like to also encourage more curiosity in how the solo body organises and establish soft skill labs that focus more on listening, emotional availability or courageous choice-making.
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We, Joerg & Dino, are excited to invite you to another CI Summer Intensive in Berlin. More than in previous years, we want to tap into the collective knowledge and experience within the group, as many participants are teachers and long-term practitioners. We aim to shape this workshop in a more collaborative way, fostering a stronger sense of shared responsibility and self-efficacy.
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We are interested in exploring formats that allow everyone to engage more actively beyond fixed roles, e.g. by contributing to daily CI labs, collaborating in the preparation and demonstration of material together with Joerg, or supporting one another through emotionally challenging moments. Our intention is to create a space where learning, teaching, and holding the process can be shared more fluidly.
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Dino & Joerg
We have been on a shared journey with CI for over 20 years, during which a deep friendship has grown. In recent years, our focus has developed towards creating frameworks that support group cohesion, vulnerability, and personal growth within the practice of CI and we are interested in balancing detailed work with open structures that allow for rich and unpredictable dancing.
We have been on a shared journey with CI for over 20 years, during which a deep friendship has grown. In recent years, our focus has developed towards creating frameworks that support group cohesion, vulnerability, and personal growth within the practice of CI and we are interested in balancing detailed work with open structures that allow for rich and unpredictable dancing.
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This year, we are curious about how to further soften hierarchies and open the space for more collective ownership – while still maintaining clarity, safety, and depth in the work.
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Times18.07.-24.07.2026
Sat-Mon & Wed, Thr 10:00-17:30 (2 hour lunch break)
Friday 10-14
Tuesday is free!
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Fee580-380€, sliding scale
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PlaceTanzfabrik Berlin / Studio 4
Möckernstraße 68, 10965 Berlin
Visit Joerg’s homepage & blog www.joerghassmann.com
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Jennifer Rohrbacher / Adrian Russi, Günther Klingler & Joerg Hassmann dancing
Global Underscore
Dancing the Underscore simultaneously around the globe
Saturday 20 June from 2:30pm-10pm (including talk through & potluck)
@Tanzfabrik Berlin, Möckernstr.
For the last 26 years, Contact Improvisation practitioners have met around summer solstice with the desire to connect, dance, and compose together simultaneously through this practice.
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The Underscore was initiated by Nancy Stark Smith and her study group, and has evolved since 1990 with the aim of opening Contact Improvisation into the broader arena of improvisational dance practice. This year we will offer the Global Underscore at Tanzfabrik Berlin.
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The practice includes a preparation talk:
In an interactive and playful way, we will discover and revisit the phases and aspects of this score. This information will inform and enrich the actual practice, creating a common language and frame to play with. If you are new to the Underscore, attending the talk-trough is mandatory. If you know the Underscore – we warmly encourage you to attend the talk-through, as well. We’d love to have your experience & contribution in the space!
In an interactive and playful way, we will discover and revisit the phases and aspects of this score. This information will inform and enrich the actual practice, creating a common language and frame to play with. If you are new to the Underscore, attending the talk-trough is mandatory. If you know the Underscore – we warmly encourage you to attend the talk-through, as well. We’d love to have your experience & contribution in the space!
For more detailed information visit globalunderscore.com
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After the Underscore, there will be an optional potluck in the studio, for those who want to stay. Please bring some food to share.
Usually, Contact Improvisation Classes and Silent Jams take place on alternating Saturdays at Tanzfabrik. The Global Underscore will take place instead of the Silent Jam on June 20. The Global Underscore happens in agreement with the Silent Jam – Team: Adalisa Menghini, Jorge de Hoyos, Ka Rustler & Susanne Martin. Thanks for the collaboration!
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PlaceTanzfabrik Berlin / Möckernstr. 68, 10965 Berlin
Studio 3 (in the backyard, entrance C, 3rd floor)
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Times
Saturday 20 June, 14:30-22:00 (including talk through & potluck)
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14:30 – 14:45 > Arrival for talk-trough
14:45 – 15:45 > Talk-through
14:45 – 15:45 > Talk-through
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15:45 – 16:00 > Arrival for the Underscore, it is not possible to join after 16:00!
16:00 – 20:00 > Global Underscore Practice, including harvesting at the end
20:00 – 22:00 > Potluck, for those who wish to stay
16:00 – 20:00 > Global Underscore Practice, including harvesting at the end
20:00 – 22:00 > Potluck, for those who wish to stay
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Hosts & MusicMireia Aragonés & Dino Spiri
Live Music by Barnaby Tree
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Price30-15€ sliding scale, payment in cash
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Contact Improvisation OsterJam in Freiburg
From Fri 3.-Mon 6. April 2026 at Studio ProArte
I am looking forward already to be dancing a lot during this jam 😉 It’s my fourth time there and I love how Nadja Schwarzenbach holds the space with so much generosity. Totally recommended!
Spring Equinox CI Jam & Potluck
15:00-20:00
21.03.2026 @Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg, Berlin
21.03.2026 @Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg, Berlin
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With live music from Gábor Hartyáni–
The Spring Eqionx is the astronomical start of spring and warmer weather in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths worldwide. It is celebrated in many cultures as a time of renewal.
This jam is an invitation to come together to move & share food with one another, celebrate the beginning of spring with our Berlin CI community.
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After the jam, there is an optional Potluck in the studio, for those who want to stay. Please bring some food to share with others.
This jam is for people familiar with the practice of Contact Improvisation. Please feel free to spread the word and invite your friends!
We will begin and end together, please be on time! Arrival between 15-15:30, after 15:30 there is no entry possible.
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DATE & TIME21.03.2026
15:00-15:30 Arrival in the space, doors close at 15:30!
15:30-18:00 Jam
18:00-20:00 Potluck
Save the Date:
Instead of Summer Solstice Jam – GLOBAL UNDERSCORE: Saturday 20.06. / 16:00-20:00 / Studio 3, Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg
Autumn Equinox Jam: Sunday 27.09. / 13:00-18:00 / Studio 3, Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg
Winter Solstice Jam: Sunday 20.12. / 13:00-18:00 / Studio 4, Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg
Winter Solstice Jam: Sunday 20.12. / 13:00-18:00 / Studio 4, Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg
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FEE30€ – 10€
Sliding scale
It’s highly appreciated, if participants pay 10+€ in order to help covering the studio rent + the fees for our musician and organizer
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INFO & REGISTRATIONFor any questions, write to [email protected]
Reserve your place here: https://cj6ffp96.paperform.co/
Limited to 30 people, please reserve your spot upfront
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LOCATIONStudio 1
Tanzfabrik Möckernstr. 68, 10965 Berlin