Now in the present moment, this year’s celebration marks the largest Summer Jam in our history. Hosted by Funda Gul and Anna Maynard, this 10-day gathering offers a rich range of ways to take part, whether you are planning a short stay or joining for the full experience. It is designed as an invitation to step out of everyday pace and into a vibrant, evolving atmosphere where you can pause, reconnect, and tune in more deeply to the present.
Across the celebration, guests can expect a spacious rhythm that leaves room for reflection, connection, and the simple joy of being together. With time to settle in and follow what feels right for you, the event creates a welcoming setting for those seeking both energy and stillness in equal measure. More than a milestone, it is a chance to honor 40 years of Summer Jam in a way that feels alive, open, and fully of the moment.
Funda’s work grows out of a long conversation between movement, inquiry, and lived experience. Her path began in 2005 with Aikido, where an early fascination with the body’s intelligence started to take shape. That curiosity eventually led her into Systema, a practice that influenced not only how she moves, but also how she teaches: with adaptability, sensitivity, and a direct...
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Anna Maynard is an interdisciplinary artist, movement researcher, and longtime member of the Earthdance community. She earned her MFA in Dance and Performance from Smith College and works across improvisation, ensemble devising, photography, facilitation, and communications strategy. Her experience also includes local arts organizing and facilitation, as well as consulting with artists and mission-driven organizations on storytelling, visual identity, and...
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Price
On request
Please contact the organizer directly for pricing information
Thu, Jun 25 – Sun, Jul 5