🛀 WE DID IT 🛀 -- Workshop with Stu Phillips and another JAM night on the same weekend
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Carmen Serber
Jan 6, 2026, 11:34:49 PM (9 days ago) Jan 6
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Hello What CI,
We did it!! Thanks to MadB and many helping hands the dojo looks and feels spiffy.
Thanks to Eric more air filters and a dehumidifier were placed in the space. Thanks to Boots we have
Thanks to Eric more air filters and a dehumidifier were placed in the space. Thanks to Boots we have
better lighting! My workshop on Sunday was full and the Winter JAM is already waitlisted -- Momentum is moving this
community in a more sustainable direction. YAY!
Bellingham
Jan 12
JAM in the dojo
(Mondays...)
Jan 16
Carolyn Stuart/Aether Noble CI Workshop
Jan 17-19
Winter JAM
Jan 26
Fundamentals in CI
(Mondays...)
Feb 7-8
What’s really happening-workshop with Stu Phillips
Feb 7
JAM night
Apr 17-19
Spring JAM
Elsewhere
Feb 7+8 Port Townsend, Fascinating Foundations WS with Mia
Jan - May Port Townsend, A-ttune up! with Mia
Jan - May Port Townsend, A-ttune up! with Mia
March 13-15 Seattle Contact Festival
Mar 14-17 Shelton, Special CI Workshop with StuWINTER JAM 2026
1/16-1/19 - ONE MORE DAY option I Workshop + Weekend JAM waitlisted - Monday has still space
The Winter JAM in Bellingham is a Contact Improvisation weekend hosted by Carmen and Rajendra Serber, featuring a special workshop with Carolyn Stuart and Aether Noble.
We are lucky to have Delia Brett, Arunimá McNeish, Michal Lahav, Eric Mulhern and Pretzel as additional facilitators. Music by Serge Gubelman, Jesse French and a whole band for the CI-Moshpit.
The Winter JAM in Bellingham is a Contact Improvisation weekend hosted by Carmen and Rajendra Serber, featuring a special workshop with Carolyn Stuart and Aether Noble.
We are lucky to have Delia Brett, Arunimá McNeish, Michal Lahav, Eric Mulhern and Pretzel as additional facilitators. Music by Serge Gubelman, Jesse French and a whole band for the CI-Moshpit.
Fundamentals in CI
January 26,
February 2, 9, 16, 23,
March 2
5:30pm-7pm followed by the JAM 7pm-9pm
Full series $90 including the JAM
Drop in possible $20 including the JAM
February 2, 9, 16, 23,
March 2
5:30pm-7pm followed by the JAM 7pm-9pm
Full series $90 including the JAM
Drop in possible $20 including the JAM
With Bradford, Noa, Wonder, Rajendra and Carmen
https://www.carmenserber.com/fundamentals-in-ci/
@ the dojo
https://www.carmenserber.com/fundamentals-in-ci/
What's really happening - Workshop w/Stu Phillips
February 7 and 8, 2026
Sliding scale: $180 - 280 @ the dojo
JAM NIGHT
February 7 I $20 NOTAFLOF
Class with Christina and Elijah: 6:30-8 pm - Reimagining the social dance space as a playground for exploring embodiment (within group dynamics).
Dance Jam: 8-10pm - Open dance with live improvisational music provided by the in-house dojo band.
Call/text Christina: 425-512-2786
February 7 I $20 NOTAFLOF
Class with Christina and Elijah: 6:30-8 pm - Reimagining the social dance space as a playground for exploring embodiment (within group dynamics).
Dance Jam: 8-10pm - Open dance with live improvisational music provided by the in-house dojo band.
Call/text Christina: 425-512-2786
SPRINGING INTO SPRING JAM
April 17 - 19
Mark your calendars
April 17 - 19
Mark your calendars
ELSEWHERE
Fascinating Foundations in Contact Improvisation
with Mia Kelley I February 7 + 8 in Port Townsend
We discover that Contact Improvisation has four main ingredients:
Presence, Point of Contact, Weight Sharing, and Momentum.
We take a slow, mindful approach to attune our minds and bodies
to move together with care and ease.
https://movinggracearts.com/contact-improvisation.html
with Mia Kelley I February 7 + 8 in Port Townsend
We discover that Contact Improvisation has four main ingredients:
Presence, Point of Contact, Weight Sharing, and Momentum.
We take a slow, mindful approach to attune our minds and bodies
to move together with care and ease.
https://movinggracearts.com/contact-improvisation.html
A-ttune Up! Monthly deeper dives into CI practice
With Mia Kelley I Saturdays at The Hive
Noon - 4pm in Port Townsend
January 31, March 2, April 4, May 2
With Mia Kelley I Saturdays at The Hive
Noon - 4pm in Port Townsend
January 31, March 2, April 4, May 2
Seattle Contact Festival
With Karen Nelson, Carmen Serber, Michal Lahav, Serge Gubelman and more
March 13-15
March 13-15
CI Dance Workshop w/Stuart Phillips
Weekly Jam in Bellingham
Every Monday 7-10pm in the dojo
1101 N State Street. Ring the bell to get in.
Pretzel: caitl...@gmail.com
12/15-1/19 Eric leads an introductory warm-up into the jam at 6:30.
1101 N State Street. Ring the bell to get in.
Pretzel: caitl...@gmail.com
12/15-1/19 Eric leads an introductory warm-up into the jam at 6:30.
San Juans Jam
Weekly jam on Lopez island (Wednesdays). 6-7:00/30. Downdog Studio Midnight Farm. $2 donation to space. Can do ferry pick-up and drop off for off islanders. Elena: elena.mari...@gmail.com
Seattle Jam
Sunday CI Jams will start on 9/7 every Sunday, with some occasional cancellations.
No jam on 9/14
Jam at Open Flight Studio, 4205 University Way N.E. Seattle, WA, 98105
Weekly jam on Lopez island (Wednesdays). 6-7:00/30. Downdog Studio Midnight Farm. $2 donation to space. Can do ferry pick-up and drop off for off islanders. Elena: elena.mari...@gmail.com
Seattle Jam
Sunday CI Jams will start on 9/7 every Sunday, with some occasional cancellations.
No jam on 9/14
Jam at Open Flight Studio, 4205 University Way N.E. Seattle, WA, 98105
Upstairs, across U-way from Bulldog News
Time: 12-2
$10-15 cash or Venmo
Open level
18yrs + (safety/liability)
Christian Swenson has generously offered to continue giving a 30 minute instruction/warm up at the beginning of the jam. You are not required to participate, but it’s available if you wish!!
Open level
18yrs + (safety/liability)
Christian Swenson has generously offered to continue giving a 30 minute instruction/warm up at the beginning of the jam. You are not required to participate, but it’s available if you wish!!
Port Townsend Jams
Every Friday 5 - 8 pm at The Hive 10632 Rhody Drive Port Hadlock
5pm Arrival personal warm-up i 5:30 Opening circle & score I 6 Open JAM
5pm Arrival personal warm-up i 5:30 Opening circle & score I 6 Open JAM
$10-20 cash/Venmo (notaflof)
For more info contact mia at movinggracearts.com
For more info contact mia at movinggracearts.com
Leavenworth WA Jams (new and growing)
Jams happening mostly weekly now. For the latest schedule, days and location, contact Peggy (call/text 206-412-7758or pzpr...@gmail.com or Klarity (call/text 509-607-2225or
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