Learn the Shim-Sham!
Learn the Shim-Sham!
Schedule
Friday, Theme: Jazz and Blues Speakeasy Soiree
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4-6 Welcome/check-in, first lake dips
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6-7 Dinner
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7:30-9:30pm: Live Music with LaVon Hardison
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9:30pm-late: Fusion party
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Mellow Swing & Blues followed by Fusion
Saturday, Theme: Lake Party
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All Day: Lake hangout and dancing
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8am-1pm: Open workshops
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10-11 am: Breakfast
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12pm-1pm: Contact Improvisation w/Sway
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1-2 pm: Workshop w/ Pomona
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2pm-3pm: Lunch
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3:30-6 pm: Lake, games, open workshops, dancing
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6-8 pm: Dinner BBQ outside
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9 pm-late: Dance Party Fusion
Sunday, Theme: Mindfulness
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All Day: Lake hangout, dancing
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8-6 pm: open workshops
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10-11 am: Breakfast
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12-1pm: Workshop with Roxx
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2-3 pm: Lunch
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6 pm: Dinner
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7:30-9 pm: Mindfulness Happy Hour
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9 pm: Dance Party Fusion
Monday,
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8-9:30am: Breakfast in the lodge
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9:30-11:30 am: goodbyes and clean.
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Expect lots of partner dancing!
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Accommodations & Food Included!
If you ever missed out on or remember the fun of going to summer camp as a kid this is your chance! We have rented the Panhandle Lake 4h camp. Adults deserve some fun too. This time of year is beautiful in the Pacific Northwest we will be able to enjoy a private lake with full access to a boat house with kayaks and water toys. Spend each night in a dorm, tent, car/RV, or on the floor of the lodge. Bring your own bedding.
Meals included! Food: Meals provided are Friday dinner, all day Saturday/Sunday and a simple breakfast Monday. We will have some gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, however, if you have a restrictive diet plan on bringing some of your own food. Email us dietary restrictions, but please be aware that restrictive diets are not guaranteed. Please let us know by email as soon as possible if you have any severe allergies. Bring your own booze and some to share. You are encouraged to bring your own plate, bowl, mug, and silverware.
Teachers
Elijah Lee (Sway)
Teaching Contact Improv
Roxanne of Iconic Ballroom
(They/Them)
Pomona grew up dancing Lindy Hop on the west coast of Canada (but sneaking out of her parent's place in high school to go to blues & fusion parties). A jack-of-all-dances, she has won and placed in Lindy, Blues and Fusion competitions worldwide for her leading, following and solo dancing.
She pulls inspiration from a multitude of unexpected places: contact improvisation, clowning, and her experience working in the film industry as a dancer. Her dance is playful, rhythmic and raw, with an emphasis on improvisation, and a deep allegiance to musicality and expression. She has a particular fondness of beginner dancers, and prides herself on her clear, play-focused, and light-hearted teaching style.
You! and other talented folks are invited to offer workshops during the open workshop time
DJs
Rémy Baheux
DJ OSO
Patrick William Haugen
Día Otsoa
Rudy Romero
Pomona
and More!
Mindfulness Happy Hour
We invite you to take a break from the daily routine as we go on a guided somatic journey to become the inspiration we want to be in the world, with cocktails and dancing! alcoholic or nonalcoholic included in the ticket. To prepare, please bring a picture of a mentor or a person that has personally inspired you. Also, think of one or two words that describe that person. In addition, be prepared to turn off your cell phone. Americans check their phones 96 times a day, we can go one hour without, and we extend the invitation to turn our phone off the entire weekend or maybe limit ourselves to checking it once an hour or less.