FolkMADness May 24-27, 2019 is our 27th Event!
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Bands: Latter Day Lizards (Kate Barnes, Bill Tomczak, Dave Langford) and The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton, Owen Morrison)
Callers: Scott Higgs and Deb Comly
Singing: Val Mindel
Plus music, song, dance and “spice” workshops led by local and regional talent!
What is FolkMADness?
FolkMADness is an all inclusive 4 day dance camp in Socorro, New Mexico on Memorial Day weekend running from Friday late afternoon through Monday lunch!
This year callers Scott Higgs and Deb Comly will lead American and English and other dance workshops during the day featuring music by The Latter Day Lizards and The Figments. In addition, these artists will also lead calling and musical workshops. Val Mindel leads singing for us this year. Plus, local and regional talent will lead additional music, song, and dance workshops. Our camp also offers a variety of “spice” workshops. Past workshops included birding (bring your binocs!), yoga on the lawn, tai chi, and more. The schedule is available.
Nightly, we enjoy a concert by each musical artist, followed by a full evening dance featuring our calling and musical staff. And, you can count on more jamming, singing (and spontaneous dancing!) till the wee hours of the morning.
Last Chance to Register!
FolkMADness Dance Camp 2019 has gotten additional rooms in a new dorm at NM tech so now is your last chance to register! Please email Alison Watt if you would like to register, and we’ll see if we can squeeze you in, or we will at least put you on a waiting list.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
FolkMADness is held at New Mexico Tech University, located about 75 miles south of Albuquerque. The campus has sweeping lawns, large shade trees and plenty of outdoor space to jam or just hang out. The main gym (dance hall) has a wood floor. All meals are included and provided by the campus food service. Vegetarian, non-dairy and gluten-free choices are available. The weekend begins on Friday at 4 p.m. and continues with dancing and more through Monday lunch.
FACILITIES:
Dorm rooms have two twin beds and shared bathrooms, some of which are “down the hall”. Bring your own bedding, pillows, and towels or rent linens (sheets, blanket, pillow, and towels) for $15 per person. Single rooms with shared bath are available for an additional fee.
SCHEDULE:
The 2019 schedule is available here!
CHILDREN:
FolkMADness is a child-friendly event. Children’s activities are offered throughout the day. Evening care is organized by the parents. All parents are expected to assist with one children’s activity and take a turn at childcare. Older children are encouraged to join us at the dances and workshops.
WORK-TRADE POSITIONS:
All work–trade positions have been filled. This option requires prior approval and registration and payment before April 1, 2019. If you are interested in Work-Trade please email Alison Watt and do not register until you have been accepted for this discount. Some of the needed jobs are: Friday Setup, Big Gym Setup, Concert Set Up, Water Station Setup, Workshop Setup, Floor Cleaning Coordinator, Kids’ Activities Coordinator, Kids’ Activities Helper, Gym Upkeep, Snacks Assistant, and Admissions Assistant. Work-Trade position discount $100 for adults and $80 for young adults off registration.
VOLUNTEERING & SNACKS:
During registration, all participants are asked to sign up for a 1-hour chore. Please also bring a snack to share.
DONATIONS:
Please bring arts & crafts, musical instruments, gift baskets and other fun items for the raffle to benefit our financial aid program. You can also donate directly with your registration.
PETS:
Sorry, furry friends are not permitted on the New Mexico Tech campus.
CANCELLATIONS:
Your registration, less $35, will be refunded if you cancel by May 10. After May 10, your full fee will be retained if we cannot find a replacement attendee.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is closed for 2019, we look forward to dancing with you in the future.
Check out last year’s camp information below
2018 Schedule
2018 Brochure, Registration, and Cost
FolkMADness Camp Archive
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
2003 2002 2001
Pictures from past Folkmadness Camps!:
Folkmadness 2008
Folkmadness 2014
Folkmadness 2015
Videos of Folkmadness 2015 May Camp: Courtesy Ben Werner
Videos of Folkmadness 2017 May Camp: Courtesy Ben Werner