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Registration is open and Camp Jitterbug has a new look for 2008!
Hello fellow dancers!
We have some great news about Camp Jitterbug & The Jump Session Show 2008...our 8th year of Camp Jitterbug!!!!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEB PAGE at campjitterbug.com!
We have redesigned the Camp Jitterbug & Jump Session Show web page. Not only is the design fabulous, it is easier to navigate and the registration process is seamless. It features a shopping cart where you can sign up & pay for the camp, Jump Session tickets, competitions and merchandise. Please check it out at http://www.campjitterbug.com and have fun exploring. All of the info is up to date for 2008's camp...more info is still to come, so be sure to check it out regularly. Our web designer and logo design was done by one of our fellow dancers from Honolulu, Brent Keane at Indevtech.com. He is also our photographer...a talented and reliable person that I highly recommend.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2008 at campjitterbug.com
Be one of the first to register...registration for Camp Jitterbug & the Jump Session Show 2008 is now officially open and available at http://www.campjitterbug.com so be sure to sign up early to take advantage of the lowest pricing and reserve your spot for our camp which sells out every year! We are so excited about the line-up of instructors, musicians, venues and events for the weekend...some of which are still being confirmed so be sure to check back. It should be the best Camp Jitterbug & Jump Session Show yet!
Here are some highlights for next year's camp that is planned so far:
-Spacious and well ventilated evening dance venues!!! No more crowded evening dances. We have booked some amazing venues for our evening events this year.
-Spacious and beautiful hardwood floor workshop & lecture venues for a great learning environment
-Social events...including a swing jam in Red Square at the University of Washington and the return of the popular Soulful Social on Lake Union in Seattle
-A beautiful state of the art theatre with over 700 seats for the Jump Session Show
-Incredible bands being lined up right now...stay tuned!
-Professional line-up of hired staff and managers that make Camp Jitterbug one of the most organized and well-run events in the swing scene
-As always, an incredible and diverse line-up of instructors from all over the world...here are some of the instructors confirmed so far, more to come:
Frida Segerdahl
Skye Humphries
Nina Gilkenson
Andy Reid
Ramona Staffeld
Peter Strom
Naomi Uyama
Peter Loggins
Mia Goldsmith
Todd Yannacone
Annie Trudeau
Max Pitruzzella
Mike Faltesek
Casey Schneider
Sean Morris
Mikey Pedroza
Laura Keat
Jeremy Otth
Ben Yau
Sheri Yau
The Camp Jitterbug Staff looks forward to seeing all of you next year. We are busily preparing and planning to make next year the best camp ever! Thanks for all of your support over the years.
Tonya & the Camp Jitterbug team
Hey folks,
Here are several announcements squeezed into one, so check out some of our updates this week...Camp Jitterbug & the Jump Session Show are only a little over a month away!!!
JUMP SESSION SHOW TICKETS
As a reminder, due to several campers not realizing they weren't signed up for a ticket to the Jump Session Show, we are extending the $15 rate to campers already signed up. If you would like to add a JS show ticket to your registration, just email jumpsession@campjitterbug.com to reserve your ticket. If you are NOT a camper, you can visit campjitterbug.com and purchase Jump Session Show tickets directly from there. The JS show is truly the highlight of the weekend, don't miss out!!
WE NEED YOU BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE LEADS!!!
We are short on leads in the beginner and intermediate tracks right now. Please help us spread the word and get more of our leads signing up for our Beginner and Intermediate track! Come on leads, we need you!
INTERNATIONAL LINDY HOP CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER AT CAMP JITTERBUG
This year, the International Lindy Hop Championships (ILHC) has chosen Camp Jitterbug to be one of the qualifying competitions for the Champions Strictly competition. The first place winners of the CJ Lindy Hop Couples contest will automatically be placed in the finals for ILHC Champions Strictly division.
Event: International Lindy Hop Championships!
"August 22-24, 2008, in Washington DC"
What: This will be a world-class event with top-level competitions and smoking social dances!
Host: Tena Morales, Nina Gilkenson, Sylvia Sykes
When: Friday, August 22 at 12:00pm
Where: Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
BEGINNERS AT CAMP JITTERBUG
Have any friends that want to learn how to Lindy Hop? Have any friends that YOU want to learn Lindy Hop? Camp Jitterbug is the perfect way to get them started. Our Beginners track is perfect for those who have just started or who have never stepped foot onto a dance floor. This will give them an insight into the inspiring, musical, passion that we all share for Jazz dance. It is also a great way to keep the Lindy Hop scene vibrant and growing.
Have your newbie friends visit campjitterbug.com and click on Media. We have all of the Camp Jitterbug and Jump Session Show trailers there and is a great way to show them what it is we do.
Hello everyone,
The second Camp Jitterbug price break is coming up on April 28th! You need to register and pay for the event by the deadline in order to receive the discount. This is looking like yet another big year and we are getting very excited about all of the special things we have planned. We have record numbers registering this year, so we highly anticipate CJ selling out again, so do not procrastinate!
UPDATE FOR FOLLOWS!! Follows are nearly full in the Camp Jitterbug Intermediate track and are full in the Jack & Jill contest. If you are a follow and want to sign up for the J&J, there will be a “Waiting List” option…this will be the case in the next day or so for the Intermediate Track. You will not be charged if you sign up for the waiting list. We will contact you if and when spots open up due to cancellations. You will be let in on a first come, first served basis.
BEGINNERS WELCOME; SPREAD THE WORD!!
Don’t forget to spread the word to all of our beginners and “not dancing yet” friends. This is such a great opportunity to build the scene and CJ is such a great way to introduce them to Lindy Hop.
JUMP SESSION SHOW TICKETS
Have you purchased your Jump Session Show ticket yet? Don’t miss the highlight of the weekend…reserve your ticket/s now!!
Visit campjitterbug.com for all of the details and to register.
WHO IS COMING TO CJ? Check out all of the states, provinces and countries that are representing so far!
Washington
California
Oregon
Alaska
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
Illinois
Hawaii
Florida
Minnesota
Michigan
Virginia
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Louisiana
Tennessee
Texas
Washington DC
Maryland
Maine
Nevada
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
Ontario
Saskatchewan
England
France
Australia
Sweden
Italy
Argentina
See you this Memorial Day Weekend on May 23-26th 2008,
The Camp Jitterbug Team
Hello everyone,
Just a reminder that the Silver Cloud Hotel Camp Jitterbug Rate will expire on May 5th so be sure to reserve your room before this date!
The Silver Cloud is a very nice hotel that is conveniently located in the center of Capitol Hill where all of the workshops are located. They have graciously offered a highly reduced rate of $139 per night. The rooms have two queen beds (you must request this!), a 24-hour pool and hot tub, a complimentary breakfast and more. To make reservations, call the line below and request the Camp Jitterbug $139 rate.
The Silver Cloud Hotel
1100 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
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All of the details for this and other camp inquiries can be found at campjitterbug.com
Thanks and see you Memorial Day weekend (May 23-26th 200[Emoticon not found]!
The Camp Jitterbug Team
ello everyone,
Want to help make CJ even better? Fill out the CJ survey by clicking the link below:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2fkd9FQGhk0CvEyy_2fca9H2A_3d_3d
We wanted to thank all of you for helping make this Camp Jitterbug the largest in attendance and most memorable Camp Jitterbug yet. With dancers coming in from all around the world, it was an opportunity to meet new dancers and make so many new friends. Our locals welcomed our out of towners with a record number of dancers hosted...your hospitality is appreciated and thank you to Max for making it happen!
Here are some highlights from the weekend:
-The Jump Session Show also had record attendance and the performers brought so much energy to the stage. Proceeds from the show will go back into the community by teaching youth about Lindy Hop and Jazz dance. Your support is helping spread the love of Lindy Hop!!
-The competitions were incredible...by far the most energy and passion I have seen in years. There were so many new air steps and combinations that the competitors brought to the contest that inspired me.
-The instruction in the workshops was top notch...we had the highest level of dancers show up for auditions than any year. It is refreshing to see dancers at such high levels seeking more knowledge and inspiration.
-The live music was incredible-Campus Five and the Solomon Douglas Swingtet really brought it this year. One of my favorite moments was on Sunday night at the Naval Armory when the dancers surrounded the stage and cheered on the band at the end of the night.
-Room to dance!!! Finally...
-Registration went smoothly...whew.
-After Hours...besides the great dj's, having a spontaneous band form in the back room was awesome.
-Pravda Wrap Party - it was great seeing everyone so happy and full of life after a weekend of no sleep and all dancing.
Every year we strive to make Camp Jitterbug better...we had an incredible team of managers that make this happen. As many of you know, I had a baby just 3 weeks prior to CJ, and could NOT have done this without our team. They have made this camp run smoother than any other year and I want to send a special thank you to them:
Sean Morris - Husband of the Year, Emcee and General Manager
Jo Ann Coker - Registration Coordinator
Casey Schneider - Staff Coordinator
Sheri Yau - Jump Session and Competition Coordinator
Melinda Johnson - Transportation Coordinator
Max Aquino - Housing Coordinator
Robin Nunnally & Freddie Dickinson - After Hours Coordinator
Shayla Miles - Swing Kids president and Friday Evening Events Coordinator
Thank you to all of the Swing Kids that volunteered...you guys are awesome and we really appreciate you!!!!
Thank you to all of our instructors, bands and performers...I can't imagine a more impressive line-up!
And we wouldn't want to forget these folks!
Brent Keane - Web Designer & Photographer
Claire Pedroza - Merchandise
Marc Dodobara - Photographer
Bobby Bonsey - Videographer
Gavin MacDougall - Assistant videographer
And a HUGE thank you to all of the Camp Jitterbug helpers!!!!!!
Rick Adams
Jason Baggett
Crystal Baker
Dana Barich
Amy Best
Anna Blair
Alex Boughamer
Sam Chan
Jasmine Cheung
Lucy Falkner
Misty Fried
Terisa Hawk
Roshaun Hawley
Lauren Kayda
Justin Hill
Missy Oltman
Bethany Palma
Bethany Pattee
Joe Steiner
Andy Stockdale
Jason Warner
Mary Woodruff
Next year is the 10 year anniversary if you can believe it...we are already busy planning and can't wait to bring more to CJ than ever before. If you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to email Tonya at tonya@campjitterbug.com . We welcome your feedback!!
Tonya Morris & the Camp Jitterbug team
Here's evidence of the greatness that I missed out on (don't miss the end!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeOvLbeors0
Angle 2
thanks for posting this amazingness, tonya!
Camp Jitterbug 2008 Lindy Hop Couples Finals -- http://youtube.com/watch?v=qg2yd-xD5RA
Hello everyone,
We are working hard editing the CJ and JS show videos and they should be out within a couple of weeks!!! Here is a little teaser for you...we have posted the Jump Session Show trailer on YouTube. We will be posting the contest finals and both trailers on campjitterbug.com as we finish them, so keep checking in!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rChf8n8b84
If you ordered a video already, it will be shipped to you as soon as they are ready to go! If you would like to order a video/s, you can do so by visiting campjitterbug.com under "Store".
The Camp Jitterbug Team
The Camp Jitterbug & Jump Session DVD's are done and they turned out fabulous. All orders will be shipped on Monday, Aug 4th. If you would like to order a dvd, go to campjitterbug.com and visit our Store where you can purchase any of the dvd's from there. The CJ dvd includes all competition finals and workshop reviews. Enjoy!!
Be sure to check out the video trailers and other fun CJ/JS footage on YouTube for a sneak preview!
http://www.youtube.com/user/petitetonya
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