Camp Details

Welcome to Camp

Bring Your Friends

Now in its 28th year, New Mexico’s August Folk Dance Camp offers world-class dance opportunities in the heart of beautiful New Mexico.

Intimate, friendly setting

Moderate cost with weekend option available; no charge for children 3 and under

Dancers of all levels welcome – partners not required

Children’s program

Themed costume parties, “just dance” sessions and “anything-goes” after-parties

Costume-lending bazaar

Tuition scholarships

Swimming (weather permitting)

“Our goal is to make every person feel like they’re part of our community, whether they’ve been dancing with us for years or taking the plunge for the first time.”

-- Wendy Brown

Camp runs Thursday lunch through Sunday lunch

Registration begins Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

First teaching session begins Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
Weekenders may join any time after lunch on Friday

Accommodations/Amenities Camp is held on the campus of New Mexico Tech University in Socorro, NM.

Wooden Dance Floor
Swimming Pool
Twin-bedded, college dormitory accommodations
Menus for many palates (meat-eaters and vegetarians
Delicious, homemade snacks

Registration

You can attend camp in a number of ways: as an adult single, Fa couple, a student (13 - 21), youth (4 - 12), or on scholarship. Attend for the entire camp or just the weekend. Children, ages three and under are free.

A variety of prices are available for camp ranging from $205 - $285 (adults). Youth prices ranges from free (0-3 years) to $130. Family prices are also available. For mail-in registration, please download the registration form for complete details. To register online, click here.

For additional information contact
Dorothea Migliori, Camp Co- Director, or call 505-983-2671
Lisa Bertelli, Camp Co-Director, or call 505-660-1421

To reserve your place, mail registration form with $100.00 check made out to SWIFDI and send to:

SWIFDI, Attn: Dorothy Stermer
1201 Cannonade Ct. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
505-299-1159

Scholarships

A limited number of camp scholarships cover half the tuition fee in exchange for helping with tasks during camp (serving snacks, cueing
music, sweeping the dance floor and so forth). Interested? In exchange for working throughout camp, receive a scholarship for half of the camp fee. Work commitment begins Thursday 10 a.m. and ends Sunday 1 p.m. For more information contact: Maria Dickinson.

Volunteer!

NM August Dance Camp is entirely run by volunteers. Please help us out by signing up for a small chore to help keep camp running smoothly. Your volunteer participation is greatly appreciated!

Camp T-shirts

We are pleased to present the 2011 Camp T-shirt, designed by Steve Elkins and Gail Garber. Please order your camp T-shirts and DVD when you register for camp.

T-shirts are $18 each.

Standard cut men's shirts are available in sizes S, M, L, and XL

Ladies shirts are fitted and are available in sizes XS, S, M, L and XL

Standard cut youth shirts are available in sizes S, M and L