BADCamp Swing Party!

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dougvann's picture
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2012-11-01 20:30 - 23:30 America/Los_Angeles
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Are you going to BADCamp? Do you like to Swing Dance OR think you might like it after an easy lesson? The lessons are simplified version of Lindy Hop, with about half as many steps.
Or, perhaps you want to just drink and hangout and watch the rest of us!
JOIN US Thursday night at the DanzHaus [15miles from BADCamp] http://danzhaus.tripod.com/ and Swing the night away with fellow Drupalers!
... Yah I know. We need to get them OFF OF TRIPOD! :-) ...
The fine folks at the DanzHaus have invited us to join them!

A bunch of us did something like this in Asheville NC a few months ago and it was a BLAST!

I was working in the Bay Area all last week and I made some time for fun. As you may recall, I am a DJ on the social music scene at TurnTable.FM Specifically I really enjoy the BoomSwing Cabaret over at http://turntable.fm/boomswing_cabaret were we play swing music remixed with a heavier downbeat PLUS loads of original music inspired by swing. I was as shocked as any one to discover that this genre exists much less that it has artists currently pumping it out and a huge following to boot.
Anyway...
I told my BoomSwing friends that I was going to be in the Bay area and one invited me to a swing club where he would be spinning. I joined him last Thursday and had a BLAST! The very music I've been enjoying for many months was being played while some very talented dancers were Swinging it!
I told them 2000+ nerds would be in town in a few weeks and they invited us over!

I know I'll be there and I'm wanting to bring as large a group as possible!

Logistics
The gig is 15.5 miles away from BADCamp. If we take a minivan taxicab we can get 5 ppl per van and it might cost $6 or so bucks per person.
8:30 is the beginning swing class [OPTIONAL] and it lasts about 45min.
9:30 is when the dance floor opens up to everyone and the real Swing-Time begins! We all have a Camp to go to the next day so I expect we'll be busting out at 11:30 or Midnight depending on how adventurous we all get.
$5 gets us in the door wether you come for the 8:30 class or just show up for the 9:30 open floor.
There is a CASH BAR on the premises If I find that we're going to bring a group then I'll coordinate to make sure that the bar is well stocked.
Wear what you want to wear but know that some people get quite dressed up for this. Durring my visit I saw some variations of Steam Punk atire and some traditional Ball Room dress. Of course, there was plenty of casual ppl as well.

Questions?
If you're wanting to join... Register for this event-node that you're reading.
Reply to this thread with any questions OR hit me up directly if you need to at http://dougvann.com/contact
As we move along we'll see how many are onboard and we'll work out transporation

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yaya

Susan Rust's picture

You know me, I'm in. :D

Drupaler with two left feet looking for partner with tough toes.

Sounds fun! I'm a ballroom

aimeerae's picture

Sounds fun! I'm a ballroom dancer for 20+ years but a little rusty. Hope more people join up, I love when tech mashes with dance!

  • Aimee

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dougvann's picture

Welcome to Susan and Aimee! So far the only two to officially come on board! PLZ help spread the word!
I've had some discussions with some who HAVE YET to register on this node.. huh. hmmm ;-)
The discussions revolved around the time between the end of Camp activity at 5pm and the time the Swing Dancing begins.

Here's a rough idea that any one can comment on.

5pm Camp ends.
Some may need/want to go change
Some could coordinate dinner and we can eat together?
7:30 meet at Sather & Bancroft right where most everyone walks onto campus to come to the camp.
7:45 Depart for the 15 Mile trip to the DanzHaus! [We need to cross the Bay Bridge so we're giving ourselves a little extra time]
8:30 class begins. [If we travel together we arrive together OR you some can show up closer to 9:30]

Does any one have a car? Even if you do, it would probably be easier by cab. I drove this a few weeks ago and it wasn't that bad. If you plan on using a car and you want guests, let me know and we'll factor that in to the transportation details.

THNX!

  • Doug Vann [Drupal Trainer, Consultant, Developer]
  • Synaptic Blue Inc. [President]
  • http://dougvann.com

I might check it out :)

shawn650's picture

I might check it out :)

I'm in.

shawn dearmond's picture

I'm in.

Portland

kristen pol's picture

Looks like this fell through for BADCamp but will be planned for a DC Portland event. Should be fun!

SF Bay Area

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