BEHIND THE SCENES

A workshop for CI practitioners who are looking for more clarity in their movement practice and those intrigued by facilitating spaces for connection through the moving body.

For the last thirty years, Jörg Hassmann has been living and teaching Contact Improvisation, shaping his unique approach to movement. Jörg asks: Why do I teach the way I do? What drives my choice of exercises and their sequence?

In this 4-day immersive workshop, Jörg will reveal and give insights into the thought process of his teaching system, exploring the connection between CI techniques and somatic practices Through a blend of practical exercises, somatic work, interactive lectures and times for focussed dancing we’ll have the opportunity to question and explore how CI essentials interconnect.

Topics:

• The systematics of touch – how we communicate through physical connection
• The systematics of movement – how we organize our bodies for CI
• Cues of safety – creating spaces that invite courage and trust
• States of body/mind for improvisation – tuning into the present moment

A solid foundation in CI is recommended to join the workshop.

When: 

Donnerstag 17-18 + 18:30-20:30 Underscore with introduction

Freitag 10-13 + 16-19

Samstag 10-13 + 16-18 + 19:30-21 (Underscore)

Sonntag 10-13 + 14:30-16:30

Where: Bremen, GSM Hemelinger Straße 11 28205 Bremen

Dance, eat, sleep: all at one location! The school is located in a quite side road and surrounded by a nice park. The river, Weser is five minutes by foot! During the workshop, we have the opportunity to cook and share meals together, creating a sense of community and connection beyond dancing and deepening our CI reflections.

Price: 290€

Registration: [email protected]

BODY-MIND STATES – What holds and drives me?

For experienced Contact Improvisers.
The intensive is limited to max 30 participants.

Registration via this link: https://hip16dgh.paperform.co/

For any questions please reach out to [email protected]

Fee 570€ – 370€ – sliding scale

The place Somatische Akademie, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 30, 10999 Berlin

Workshop times
Mon-Wed 9:30-17:00 (2 hour lunch break)
Fri-Sat 10:00-17:30 (2 hour lunch break)
Sunday 10-14
Thursday is free!

Photo by Andrei Berezkin

I wonder what helps me to have more options available in my dancing ? … and through that less the feeling of always doing the same but instead feeling more free.

There is a technical side to it. Our nervous system intuitively avoids the direction backwards and upside down. I’d love to revisit pathways and strategies to invite easier access to these less used orientations. From a somatic angle I want to look where we have holding patterns, joints that lock easily, muscles that overtone? Can we notice these limitations generously as a first step towards opening up for more while not knowing what that is?

And what role do the mind and the heart play in having more inner spaciousness and being truly available for what the moment is asking for?  I also like to play with some strategies, that lure me out of the comfortable known. A bit like tricking the body and the mind to know less about what’s going to happen next.

At the last Workshop at Studio Create we had such beautiful dancing and I have a strong desire to have lots of that again 🙂

A minimum of one year continuous CI practice is required to join the Workshop

✨QUESTIONS/ REGISTRATION: [email protected]

In case we do not know you, please write a sentence about your previous experience in CI.

✨TIMES

Thu 20-22 Jam at E-Werk (as an option to get ready 🙂)

Fri+Sat 10.30-18 (2 hr lunch break)

Sun 10-17:30 (2 hr lunch break)

✨FEE

280€-250€ sliding scale (as you can)

220€ early bird (payment until 15.6)

If money is the limiting factor, get in touch!

✨VENUE: Studio Pro Arte, Am Rohrgraben 4a, 79249 Freiburg-Merzhausen

I wonder what helps me to have more options available in my dancing ? … and through that less the feeling of always doing the same but instead feeling more free.

There is a technical side to it. Our nervous system intuitively avoids the direction backwards and upside down. I’d love to revisit pathways and strategies to invite easier access to these less used orientations. From a somatic angle I want to look where we have holding patterns, joints that lock easily, muscles that overtone? Can we notice these limitations generously as a first step towards opening up for more while not knowing what that is?

And what role do the mind and the heart play in having more inner spaciousness and being truly available for what the moment is asking for?  I also like to play with some strategies, that lure me out of the comfortable known. A bit like tricking the body and the mind to know less about what’s going to happen next.

At the last Workshop at Studio Create we had such beautiful dancing and I have a strong desire to have lots of that again 🙂

A minimum of one year continuous CI practice is required to join the Workshop

✨QUESTIONS/ REGISTRATION: [email protected]

In case we do not know you, please write a sentence about your previous experience in CI.

✨TIMES

Thu 20-22 Jam at E-Werk (as an option to get ready 🙂)

Fri+Sat 10.30-18 (2 hr lunch break)

Sun 10-17:30 (2 hr lunch break)

✨FEE

280€-250€ sliding scale (as you can)

220€ early bird (payment until 15.6)

If money is the limiting factor, get in touch!

✨VENUE: Studio Pro Arte, Am Rohrgraben 4a, 79249 Freiburg-Merzhausen

WHEN: Wednesday 10th – Sunday 14th Sept, 2025
TIMING: Arrival – from 12noon, by 3pm Wednesday, Departure – 4pm Sunday
VENUE: Glenrock Scout Camp, 157 Scout Camp Road, Whitebridge. Awabakal Worimi Country, Newcastle NSW
COST: $590 Standard
$490 for those with limited income
We welcome any amount above $590 for those who can pay more to support others
Financial hardship: we do not want money to be a barrier to attending, there will be some “pay what you can” places if you are experiencing financial hardship. Please let us know.
MEALS: Includes delicious catered lunch and dinners for 4 days
ACCOMODATION: Shared dorm room or camping (BYO tent)
CONTACT: [email protected]
FACILITATED & HELD by:
JOERG HASSMANN …movement lover & researcher, space holder, dancer, touch explorer, writer, father, admirer of gardeners, mechanics & builders, Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist, local & global contact improv teacher and men’s grouper
JOANNA LIN …..mixed heritage dancer, curious mover, creative creator, community gatherer & organiser, mother, tree draper, nature connection mentor, wanderer, group worker, passionate advocate and compost heap
JONATHAN LIN … trying to do all of the above…
And SUPER TEAM – Bron, Ellie and friends

It is the 10th edition now with the combination of dancing in the beautiful town hall in Cooran and camping at the nearby Hillier Retreat with it’s stunning nature, the big dam, cosy outdoor kitchen … where we live together, hang out, go our ways …
I love how these Retreats bring the neighbour CI communities together from the Sunshine Coast down to the Nothern Rivers plus some long distance travellers.
A topic will emerge and be announced closer to the Event. In depth somatic work, essential CI technique and open frames for dancing will be part of our journey.
A basic understanding of CI is necessary to join.
One warm meal per day and basic cereal breakfast is provided by food master Ohn Pi!

TIMES October 1-5
Wed 3-6
Thu/Fri/Sat 9-12 plus 3:30-6:30
Sun 9-11:30 + 12-1:30 (afterwards lunch together)

LOCATIONS
* Cooran Memorial School of Arts – 14 King St, Cooran 4569
* Hillier Retreat campground – 236 Arthys Rd, Cooran

FEES
$480
$420 concession
Donations will support tickets for people who can’t afford the concession price.

REGISTRATION
https://events.humanitix.com/contact-improvisation-retreat-cooran-sunshine-coast

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation more than two weeks prior to commencement of workshop will incur a 10% non-refundable processing fee.
Cancellation less than two weeks prior to commencement of workshop, will incur a 50% non-refundable processing fee.
No refund on the day before the Event or later.

ON FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/events/1804198983762268

Ich freue mich sehr wieder zusammen mit Tanja zu forschen, zu tanzen und achtsam-mutige Räume zu co-kreieren.

Contact Workshop mit Jörg & Tanja in Bonn

23./24./25. Januar 2026
Freitag 10.30 – 16.30h
Samstag 10.30h – 18.30h
Sonntag 10.30h – 17h
jeweils mit Mittagspause
Kosten: 340 – 240 Euro nach Selbsteinschätzung
Ort: Zentrum für Bewegung & Lebenskunst, Kessenicher Str. 217, 53129 Bonn
Info/Anmeldung:post@tanjastriezel.de

Für Menschen mit Grundkenntnissen in Contact Improvisation und Jam Erfahrung.
Thema kommt ab Herbst