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Great Camp this year - Big thanks to everyone you all made it a great time for all :}

Dates for 2009 Oxford Dance Camp

15 Years:

Friday 7th Aug. to Sunday 16th Aug. 2009

The weather was very kind to use considering the rest of the summer only a couple of days of rain, but even that inspired an lot of fun and happy people. Camp creates such a community that grows from within and shines with a beautify even on the dampest day that brings a smile to the heart in the longest winter days

We have 3 great camps in One you can come to the:

Chill-out long 1st weekend Fri 7th  to Mon. 10th Aug. 2009

The Big Party last Weekend Fri. 14th to Sun. 16th Aug. 2009

The whole Camp 7th to 16th Aug. 2009

Note: we booked out the party weekend by June last year 2008

Viva "Brazilian Dance Classes"
 We had a very special guest teacher Mariana Pihno who inspired the whole camp with amazing Samba, Samba Reaggae and Maracatu on  the 1st Sunday of camp - Thank You  - Also a big thanks 
to Sarah Hyams for doing Brazilian dance workshops and organising Mariana to be with us.

Thanks Fox, Wayne, Robin and Pixi for the archery, spear and axe in 2008. It will be back even better for 2009 with Bush Craft. Adults and Teens, Kids with supervision.

Don Mobile 07768 796497 if you have questions.

Pictures for 2008 soon - end Oct

<<< Pictures for 2007 >>>

We are interested in additional musicians and healers of all kinds - free & part tickets available you can do a few days, weekends or the whole week call Don 07768 796497

We have held the prices of the Full Week Tickets again in 2009 to the same price as last year :)

IMPORTANT NOTE

NO DOGS ARE ALOWED ON FIELD AT ANYTIME

OLD NEWS 2008

 Latest News – 31st July 2008

Everything is going well – weather looks a bit intermittent – bring something to keep warm and to keep of a little rain.

 Camp Market - Sun, Wed, last Sat.

As usual we will have some small markets (blanket on ground or small table top) for people at the camp to buy and sell – so everyone gets a chance to do something we will probably have 3 lunch time markets for about an hour on 1^st Sunday, Wed afternoon and Last Saturday. So bring things to sell and have fun.

Brazilian Dance Classes!
 We have a very special guest, Mariana Pihno teaching Samba, Samba Reaggae and Maracatu on Sunday 3rd of August
For the rest of the week Sarah Hyams will be joining us again, doing Brazilian dance workshops, working towards a final piece for the cabaret and the Latin party night.

Colour Dance with Ronni

Colour dance is an amazing form of free dance allowing you to explore your feeling and the soul of dance within a shifting set of coloured light. Being immersed in the specially filtered light is amazing; to flow and explore your connection with the world and more importantly your connection with you.

Lots for the kids to do: Kids area with Groovy Sue, Dance for kids and teens. African drumming and rhythm for Kids. A special Kids Show on the Party Weekend, Circus skills learn to Juggle, Diablo, Poi. Kids theatre. Lots of Kids fun. Meet the ferrets

Bring Drums

We have a variety of beginner/intermediate drum teachers turning up across the camp, Egyptian Tabular and African Drum bring your drums to play at Drum fires and at the Fire Show Extravaganza on the party weekend Saturday night.

Pole Dance Workshops

Bring shorts (short ones are best, if you would like to do pole dance lessons) so you can get better grip. There will be pole dance classes for the lads – so find your shorts lads!

 Circle Crawl - Evening Sunday Aug.

Don’t forget the Circle Crawl on the 1^st Sunday evening. This is where all the circles (most people camp in circles) get to entertain the rest of the camp for 20 minutes, then everyone goes to the next circle. So prepare your party pieces and bring your props. Major fun for the last couple of years J

 Life Essences Workshop

A interesting workshop for the weekers will be to make ‘Life Essences’ to enhance your well-being in life. If you have some small empty jars with lids 30 mils to 150 mils or small jam jars – wash them well and bring them along.

Fancy Dress - Dance the Night Away in 2008

 We have put on a couple of fancy dress discos by special request:

The archery, spear and axe will be back even better for Adults and Teens, Kids with supervision.

As a special treat and by request we have some special lessons in Pole Dancing - Yes Poles in Field! If Glastonbury can do we can to.

Lots for the kids to do: Kids area with Groovy Sue, Dance for kids and teens. African drumming and rhythm for Kids. A special Kids Show on the Party Weekend, Circus skills learn to Juggle, Diablo, Poi. Kids theatre. Lots of Kids fun. Meet the ferrets

Self Defence Lessons: Ladies self-defence, STAV (Nordic Martial Staff form), Tia Chi Staff .

If you have not had your booking and information in the post by now ring Don thank

DIY Disco 2009

This was amazing - great mixes - great tunes - more music than you ever knew. More please!!! :)

This is your chance to be a 15 mines DJ. Bring your favourite dance music about 5 tracks 15mins or so, on a CD or as MP3 with a play list

Think about the start track and your big finish track. Give it a title. Bring lots of 15 min sets if you like of different dance styles. We will use these on various dance nights. 

Don Mobile 07768 796497 if you have questions.

The hot tubs went very well, with extreme hot tubing being a very hard fought award and a great new sauna :).

it's all looked a bit good for Dance Camp this year

Looks like we may have: Circle Dance, Bacchante Samba & Mambo, ..... workshops  There will be juggling, poi, fire poi 
and stuff, African dance and drumming workshop, and Egyptian dance and drumming. And voice stuff. And Oh, and 
Tango will great.

There will be: Colour dance, Wave, 5 rhythms, and Dynamic Dance Meditation.

In the evenings were bouncing with the; Chilled French Café scene 1st Friday evening, a new theme Disco and a Thur Party Night. Last years Doctors and Nurses was amazing, and the Latin Beach Party a great dance night, so we have kept the themed evenings, WE WILL PUBLISH THE THEAMS FEB 2009 to start looking for outfits.

  (just how much great 
dance music is there from outside the UK and USA?. And Salsa & Meringue night with lots of amazing fun, with some Mambo to go.

We'd LOVE to see you!

 Click here for details.

We have 3 great camps in One you can come to the:

Chill-out long 1st weekend Fri 7th  to Mon. 10th Aug. 2009

The Big Party last Weekend Fri. 14th to Sun. 16th Aug. 2009

The whole Camp 7th to 16th Aug. 2009

BUT Number maybe limited this year Book Early - We had a high demand last year.

Camp goes greener in 2009 we hope to continue to balance our carbon footprint and will off-set the Camp Carbon again this year.

 * The kids can learn circus skills and making druid casting sticks.

The sauna should be back for next year hot tubs as normally fantastic

The evening line-up is looking good in a chilled way:

If you would like to offer Workshop  -  times are filling up fast - email Jem to make sure of your spot.

 Download the worker booking form and send it as soon as possible to make sure of a place.

Still needed

... Divas at Dusk - cabaret acts to kick off evening events - how's your guitar?

... DJ sets for Club X - late night sounds

Email Jem or call with offers on 07765480625

Pictures for 2006 on

http://www.dragonrest.co.uk/odc2006/

Lost Property: Cyd has gathered up a range of things, she can be contacted on, if you have lost something: 07757 088356

If you would be interested in offering Healing or Spirit Path work please ring Don on 07768 796497

email:

Don: don-ODC@dragonrest.co.uk or

Jem: wigglemybum@777ok.com

Please see the FAQ for details and general restrictions.

Previous years have been great we all enjoy them!

Last night pyro-spectacular!

More circus skills than ever before

Bow-tie Ball (with foxtrot, cha cha and rhumba)

Body paint boogie

Moulin Rouge night - with Can-Can!

 Plus the regular dance parties, dance workshops, vege cafe, hot tubs, camp fires, lovely people, and even bigger and better healing area.

We have a great healing area

'Who Heals the Healers'?

We do.

Come along and relax chill out and enjoy a variety of therapies- Spiritual Healing, Aromatherapy, Massage, Tai Chi, Yoga, Sweat Lodge, Reiki and more.

All camp sessions are free of charge, just another part of your camp experience.

 News Letter it will give you an idea of what happened in the evening schedule for the camp

Welcome to Oxford Dance Camp site here to help you understand what dance camp is, the type of workshops that are offered, and how to book a place, and suggest improvements to the web, camp, and workshops.

As well as the best bits from previous years, there is now be a proper wooden floor in the main marquee for this year's camp. This will allow a Tango event again, so bring something sophisticated to wear.

We're getting VERY serious with the folk and circle dance as we also hope for a Latin Night this year, so prepare to be stunned.

We also hope to see some juggling, the return of drum fires, and better organisation for clearing away at the end - discounts still available to willing hands at time of posting.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Previous years have included workshops in Salsa and Latin Music, circle dance, Flamenco, Egyptian dance and drumming, African drumming and singing, Line dance, Rock & Roll, Morris, Indian dance, Universal Peace dance and many others. 

Oxford Music and Dance Camp is small and friendly: to book your place complete the application form. 

You may also obtain further information by telephone from Don on 07768 796497 ,

or email Don  don-ODC@dragonrest.co.uk

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