Evening Events
Camp Jitterbug has an incredible line-up for this year's evening events. Not only is CJ known is one of the top educational Lindy Hop events in the world, it is known for it's high energy, fun filled evening events. Featuring amazing live music every night, spacious dance floors with plenty of room to dance and an event that draws some of the best dancers from all around the world, CJ is the mecca of social dancing.
Get ready for a weekend you will never forget...it just keeps getting better folks.
Please arrive as early as possible at the Registration at Check In located at the Benaroya Hall Foyer (same location as the Jump Session Show.) You will get your registration packet, Jump Session ticket/s, competition numbers and wristbands at registration. If you cannot make registration on Friday, then please arrive at the Knights of Columbus workshop venue at 10:00am on Saturday morning. Remember, your wristband gets you into all evening dances, so it is important that you check in!
Located at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle (Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium)
Cost: $20 Campers/$25 General Public
The Jump Session Show is definitely the highlight of the weekend. We kick off the weekend with a show dedicated to Jazz Dance that features the top dancers from around the world. This year is going to be very special...we are in the wonderful King Cat Theater with an unbelievable line-up of talent including the Harlem Hot Shots of Sweden.
All proceeds benefit Campfire USA Snohomish. 100% of the donated money goes towards swing and jazz dance programming for youth. The show has sold out every year, so purchase your ticket early! Also, for campers that register for the Full Weekend Pass, they will receive $5 off of their show ticket AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION ONLY. So, if you are taking the camp, be sure to purchase your show ticket during your registration.
Featuring: TBA
Cost: $20 General Public
After the Jump Session Show, head over to the Armory for a fun-filled evening of dancing. Enjoy watching the Jack & Jill prelims (or be a participant!) and dance the night away to live music.
Featuring Bria Skonberg
Cost: $20 General Public
Dance the night away with Bria Skonberg at the beautiful Temple De Hirsh Ballroom. Enjoy watching the Lindy Hop Couples prelims and the Jack & Jill finals.
Cost: $10 General Public
Still not tired? Dance until the wee hours of the morning at the Saturday Night After Hours (okay, so it is technically Sunday morning). Top dj's from around the world will be featured.
Featuring: TBA
Cost: $20 General Public
Located just a few blocks from the workshops on Capitol Hill, Temple De Hirsh is a beautiful 6,000 sq ft ballroom. The Lindy Hop Couples Finals competition will be an event not to be missed!
Located at the Washington Dance club
Cost is $10 General Public (space permitting)
Featuring Soul DJ Peter Strom
Help celebrate the end of the workshops at our Pravda Soul Party with Peter Strom. This will be very laid back and fun before the last big dance of the weekend!
Arriving early or staying late? Make a long swing vacation out of this event! Seattle has a great swing scene with regular swing nights before and after the Camp Jitterbug dances. Sightsee during the day and dance at night!
On Wednesday, May 27, The Century Ballrooms offers a night of dancing for 21+. They are located at 915 E. Pine, 2nd floor (Capitol Hill). Dancing starts at 9:30pm, cost: $7!
On Monday, May 26, there will be an ALL AGES swing dance at Sonny Newman's Dance Hall, 201 N. 85th Street (Greenwood). Dancing starts at 8:30pm, cost: $5/$3 for SSC members
If you want to head to the northwest early, check out this awesome event in Portland!
Come Rain Come Shine
May 15-17th 2009
A Weekend Dedicated to the Joy of Dancing
Lindy Hop - West Coast Swing and more...
www.comeraincomeshinepdx.com
