Spring into Spring JAM
May 8-10, 2026
Please note that there are NO DROP-INS for individual sessions. See below for attendance options.
Registration
The Spring into Spring JAM in Bellingham is a Contact Improvisation weekend hosted by Carmen and Rajendra Serber, featuring a special workshop with Delia Brett. We are lucky to have Soleil Chappelle and Peggy Protz as additional facilitators. Music by Serge Gubelman and surprise guests. Optional Farewell Dinner in our home on Sunday after the JAM.
Join us to practice Contact Improvisation with the inspiration of classes, scores, labs, music and of course jamming. We are invested in creating a welcoming and safe container while also inviting the experimental nature of a radical community process.
At the Aikido Peace Education Center (the Dojo) in the Masonic Hall, downtown Bellingham, WA.
May 8 ~ Friday day workshop with Delia
May 8,9 and 10 ~ Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday
We tried to keep the low end of the sliding scale but after the Winter Jam we realized that we will have to raise the price as the dojo rent has gone up A LOT.
You can join us for ...
- Friday Workshop with Delia Brett (including Friday evening) $90 to $180.
- The Jam Weekend (Friday evening - Sunday) $100 to $300.
- Workshop and Jam Weekend $180 to $350.
***Sunday farewell dinner potluck at Carmen and Rajendra's. Optional.
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🏕️ 🚗 🛏 Housing/Carpool
Upon receiving your registration/payment, you will get access to a self-serve spreadsheet to inquire about rides and housing.
Workshop with Delia Brett
description coming soon
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Preliminary Schedule
Friday May 8 ~ workshop with Delia Brett
10am-4:30pm
10:00 Workshop
1:00 Lunch Break
2:00 Workshop
6:00 Open Space
7:00 Welcome mixer with .....
7:30 Jam ~ music by Serge
Saturday May 9
9:00 Feldenkrais® inspired warm up flowing into the JAM with Peggy
12:30 Lunch
2:30 Welcome activity with Raj and Carmen
3:00 One on Ones* with Raj and ?
5:00 Evening break
6:30 Open Space
7:00 focused JAM
Sunday May 10
9:00 Feldenkrais® inspired warm up with Peggy
10:00 Astrology Improvisation with Soleil
12:00 Lunch
1:15 Underscore** with ? + live musician
4:00 Closing Round
4:30 Clean up
*** 6pm. Sunday farewell dinner potluck at Carmen and Rajendra's. Optional.
*One on Ones: A facilitated lab where more experienced dancers and less experienced dancers meet for a dance. The facilitators come up with ideas how to structure this opportunity to learn CI.
**The Underscore was developed by Nancy Stark Smith in the 90's. It is a spacious experience shared by the participants which can spark surprising kinesthetic and compositional improvisation and Contact Improvisation within this defined framework.
***Farewell dinner/potluck on Sunday
We provide rice and salad. Bring your own protein, favorite dressing and other snacks to delight you and others. Some topping ideas include: avocado, chicken, tuna, feta cheese, fried tofu... chocolate, etc. 🥨 🧀 🍠 🥗 🍪 🥑