Weekend CI Marathon JAM

We bring back the Weekend Marathon JAM to Quinta Ten Chi this upcoming spring. WHY? This is a celebration—a celebration of movement, connection, and community. This event is a gift to all those who love the art of Contact Improvisation (CI), to those who embrace the language of movement, and to anyone who feels drawn to explore how bodies can communicate without words. It is an invitation to dive deeper into the world of shared presence, where boundaries dissolve and we experience oneness, both with ourselves and with others. By practicing for hours, we refine not only our skills but also our ability to truly be present—to feel the moment, to surrender to the flow, and to embrace the magic that emerges when we transcend our personal limits. It’s about stepping into a space where ego fades away, and we reconnect with our essence, remembering what it feels like to be fully alive. This is where the separation between you and me dissolves, and we become part of something greater than ourselves. We want to keep practicing what we love because, in these moments, we touch something that transcends our individual selves—a shared experience of freedom, expression, and joy. It’s about nurturing our deep connection to movement and to one another, a connection that carries us beyond our usual boundaries and into a space where we can truly be. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO BOTH EXPERIENCED AND NOVICE CONTACT DANCERS. ALL BODIES ARE WELCOME. HOW WILL THE JOURNEY BE STRUCTURED? Both Saturday and Sunday: * 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Social Presencing Theatre A practice that anchors us and offers a simple way to come into full presence with ourselves, with others, and with the space, making the invisible visible. * 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Marathon CI Jam Different facilitators will hold the space, designing a journey that allows all participants to engage in the improvisation field while feeling safe and comfortable. **On Saturday, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, we will go through the famous UNDERSCORE initiated by Nancy Stark Smith. WHAT ABOUT BREAKS AND FOOD? It’s very important that each participant takes care of their own needs. We don’t have to be dancing all the time. Everyone can choose when to take a break, rest, have food, enjoy the surroundings, or have a nice conversation with other participants.� We will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner for those who want them, for 20€/day. They will be served at The Café and available during large time frames. SLEEPING AT QUINTA TEN CHI You can sleep at the venue in a shared dormitory for 10€/night by bringing your own bedding, or you can sleep in your own tent or camper van for 7€/night. FACILITATORS TEAM * Alexa Papa * Francisco Borges * Irene Álvarez * Joel da Silva * Nicole Shulzbacher * Viktoria Makra CONTRIBUTION * 50€ for Saturday and Sunday * 30€ for a single day **�If you can only attend part of the day, we appreciate that you contribute the full day's fee, except for Sunday from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, which you can join for 15€ (as it is the regular jam time frame).� Food and sleeping are not included in this fee. See above. MUSICIANS If you are a musician, you can attend for free in exchange for playing at least 2 hours during the event. REGISTRATIONS Book your place by filling out this form:�https://forms.gle/koH2owMgPdpwgmrNA