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Thursday, April 07, 2005

Seattle's Camp Jitterbug - Memorial Day Weekend

Do you want to be re-inspired with your lindy hop? Do you want to bring your lindy hop to the next level? Then you need to go to Camp Jitterbug in Seattle this Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-30th!

Signing up is easy! Go to www.campjitterbug.com where you can check out the schedule of events and register online via check or credit card. All three days of workshops are only $135 if pre-registered by April 25th. You do not need a partner to sign up...the only requirement is that you are comfortable with the fundamentals of lindy hop. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Tonya at swing@jitterbugclub.com . We look forward to seeing you in Seattle!

Spend a weekend sightseeing around Seattle and attending one of the best lindy hop events in the country. There are great airfare specials on www.alaskaair.com and there are great group rates for Camp Jitterbug dancers at a hotel two blocks from the venue. Travelling to lindy hop events is a great way to meet new people and learn a lot in a short amount of time.

What should you expect at Camp Jitterbug? First of all, some of the best instructors in the world will be featured at Camp Jitterbug this year, including your own Shesha & Nikki! There will be several competitions and performances this year. There will be live bands and world renowned dj's throughout the weekend...and if you don't get enough dancing in the evenings, there will be after hours dances until 5am!

COST:
Workshop Weekend Pass
$135 if you register and pay by April 25th
$150 if you register and pay by May 9th
$165 if you register and pay after May 9th

WHERE TO STAY IN SEATTLE

Looking for a swing host? Go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/seattleswing/start and find the Camp Jitterbug Hosts topic. If there isn't one there, feel free to start one yourself!

We have group rates at the The Silver Cloud Hotel. Room rate includes a hearty continental breakfast. This is a new hotel that is very nice and is only a couple of blocks from the Century Ballroom. There is a 24 hour heated indoor pool and hot tub, so bring your swim suits! They also have a complimentary shuttle to downtown and around Capitol Hill if you want to sightsee! Parking is available for $12 per day.

Check out the Cayenne Restaurant and Bar in the hotel...they have a great happy hour! www.cayennebarandgrill.com/happyhour.htm

Camp Jitterbug out-of-towners will receive a discounted rate:
$109 group rate for a room with 2 queen beds.
**In order to get this discounted rate, you MUST make your reservation by April 27, 2005

The Silver Cloud Hotel
1100 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
800) 590-1806

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