The 2013 Sundance Stompede

I would have to take some quality time and pull out my poet's pen to even approach describing how wonderful the Sundance Stompede experience truly is.  I have made good friends who wish nothing but joy for each other, and dancing a ballroom floor with a sympathetic partner surrounded by these people may be as close as I get to flying.  Collisions notwithstanding.  That floor is crowded.

Much love to my "regulars," and the special friends in from Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and the greater Bay Area.  Deep and heartfelt hugs to Shana, Rick, Ray, Gary and all my perfect partners. I was too busy dancing to take many photos this year. But I also made the decision to be more present and less photo-conscious. We were all a sweaty mess anyway. But somethings you just can't resist.






Exhibition dances this year included The Sundance Bandits, The Manhattan Prairie Dogs, the LA Wranglers, the DC Role Play, The Windy City Cowboys, Photon, The Barbary Coast Cloggers, and the Vima Vice Squad. The Prairie Dogs are known for the fun choreography and costume changes (and did not disappoint) and the Windy City Cowboys always impress with their whimsy and what they can accomplish with so many dancers on their team. Bravos all around!























And this clip from YouTube.




And this year's finale brought all the teams together. So much joy exploded from that floor that I think we all needed a hot towel. Right now the only video I can find is from the balcony and it's only available on a private Facebook page, but I hope someone posts a good video of that. Very special. Very Stompede.