Spätsommer Contact-Jam Glarisegg

About this event

A four-day Contact Jam on the shores of Lake Constance at Schloss Glarisegg, a historic Swiss estate in the Thurgau region. The gathering brings together 40–60 dancers and musicians — beginners and experienced alike — in an intimate, community-centred format that has been running alongside the larger Contact Festival Glarisegg for many years. The spacious 250m² dance studio opens directly to the surrounding nature, with the lake and a private beach offering space to swim and unwind between sessions. Each day follows a rhythm of morning Qi Gong at the lake and Mantra Singing Circles after breakfast, with warm-ups through the day. Jam formats include Blind Jam, Silent Jam, Underscore (after Nancy Stark Smith), Outdoor Impro Score, and Contact Technique sessions. Saturday evening closes with a traditional lakeside campfire. CI teacher and organiser Benno Enderlein is joined by long-time Zurich-based CI teacher Muriel Mollet. Live music throughout the gathering is provided by Matej Fröbe; all participants are invited to bring their own instruments and join the collective soundscape (a piano is on site). Accommodation ranges from tent and caravan pitches to shared rooms and private rooms, all including three organic meals daily. The price is sliding scale: minimum CHF 350 / €368 all-in (camping), with the organisation fee (CHF 80–180) based on personal financial means.