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Fall 2001 Dance Camp at Camp Max Straus
November 1,2,3 & 4 (Thursday afternoon - Sunday afternoon)

We invite you to join us for the ultimate community dance gathering set in a rustic canyon only 20 minutes northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy playshops with fabulous teachers, barefoot boogies and other dynamic evening events, delicious vegetarian meals, and time to enjoy the surroundings with new and old friends.

FEATURING CLASSES IN
Contact Improvisation * Hip Hop * Swing * Salsa * Gabrielle Roth's 5 Rhythms * African * Samba Lambada * Yoga * and much much more

 

WHO ARE WE? SCDC is a collective of people who love to dance and who value community. Though our dance backgrounds and level of experience vary, we share a common love of the free-form, improvisational dancing that happens in Southern California at such places as Dance Home in Santa Monica, Cirquanalia, in Los Angeles, Dance Jam in San Diego, and Dance Away in Santa Barbara. Inspired by the events of our sister organizations, DNE and NCDC, our events provide a healthful, smoke-, drug- and alcohol-free atmosphere for creativity, growth, rejuvenation and self-expression. SCDC welcomes everyone. Our aim is to create a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere of openness, integrity, trust and cooperation.

WHERE?
Camp Max Straus is located on 112 acres of near wilderness on the outskirts of Glendale. Set in a rustic canyon of oak trees and sage, the camp has hiking trails, a large grassy field, two large fire circles for drumming and storytelling, and three large and beautiful dance spaces with wooden floors for playshops and dance jams.

The camp sleeps 180 in heated 12- and 16-person cabins. Cabins will be designated coed, for women only, for men only and for families. Tent spaces are available for those who prefer to sleep under the stars.

WHAT TO BRING?
Warm bedding, blankets or camping gear, flashlight, warm, comfortable clothes for dancing and stretching in, hiking boots, shower sandals, towels, water bottle. You might also bring percussion or other acoustic musical instruments, stretch mat for yoga classes, ear plugs and sleep mask, costumes and glow sticks for our Saturday night Tribal Trance Dance (body paints will be provided!) and decorative objects and pillows to help beautify our dance spaces.

MEALS
Delicious, primarily organic vegetarian meals (with vegan and wheat-free options) will be provided from Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch. If you have allergies or special food needs, please let us know no later than October 15. We regret that we may be unable to accommodate every special food request.

CLASSES
We are pleased to offer a wide variety of playshops taught by skilled professionals. Check our web site for current class and teacher listings: www.scdance.org. Please note that classes are scheduled concurrently and offered only once.

 

CHILDREN Structured child care will be available during class periods ONLY for children aged two to twelve. Parents, please bring toys and games to share labeled with your name. So that we can plan the best possible program, please register all children by October 15.

PLANNING ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Dinner, Thursday, November 1 through Lunch, Sunday, November 4
Camp Max Straus near Glendale, California

REGISTER EARLY ! ! !
Our last camp filled to capacity. Space is limited to 180.

CONTACT PEOPLE:
General information:	Art McBreen	amcbreen@hotmail.com	818-249-9689
Registration, work exchange & scholarships:	Mitchell Tsai	mitchell@dotcomdirector.com	310-557-2301
To volunteer to help with camp:	Lee Auerbach	lauerbach@sidley.com	213-896-6651
Special food needs:	Susan Sarner	infinitesusan@yahoo.com	310-390-6585
Childcare:	Marjorie Profumo	marjoriep@prodigy.net	310-392-3175
Housing & transportation:	Sharon Seabrook	seabrookent@mediaone.net	310-559-2870

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the limited size of our facilities, we are unable to accommodate drop-in guests.
To attend camp, you must register for the full four days.

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