Past DiRT & Glitter Programs & Events
We are thrilled to announce the launch of an ongoing Youth Art & Adventure Program funded by the Yurok Tribe's Klamath Promise Neighborhood Initiative. Check out some of our recent offerings below.
Want to join us for upcoming DiRT & Glitter offerings? Please fill out our general interest form here!
Youth Art & Adventure Program:
Roots & Wings
Dance Camp
The Roots & Wings Dance Camp provided youth with the chance to train with four professional dancers in contemporary floorwork and vertical dance in the redwoods. This free camp for local youth ages 14-24 took place March 31- April 2, 2025.
Youth Art & Adventure Program:
Earth Right Spring Adventure Camp
This free adventure camp provided local youth the opportunity to explore our beautiful public lands through rafting, kayaking, biking, hiking and surfing adventures in early April 2025.
Video gallery
Check out videos from recent DiRT & Glitter events in Del Norte County!
Above: A youth participant shows off vertical dance skills learned in the Roots & Wings Dance Camp in the redwoods of Del Norte County.
Above: Youth participants in the Earth Right Summer Adventure Camp raft along the Smith River in Del Norte County, CA.
Press Coverage
Check out the KFUG coverage of our Roots & Wings Dance Camp above* and read the full article here!
*please note that there are some inaccuracies in the KFUG video, including that Lauren did not dance with Bandaloop at Yosemite and that the footage accompanying that point was from when she was significantly younger than her time dancing with the company
Everything we’ve done since the kick off of our Youth Art & Adventure Program, funded by the Yurok Tribe's Klamath Promise Neighborhood Initiative, beginning in March 2025
2025:
DiRT & Glitter Open House (Saturday March 29th):
A chance for the community to meet some of our instructors, ask questions and learn more about the programs we are offering.
Roots & Wings Dance Camp (March 31- April 2):
Provided youth with the chance to train with four professional dancers in contemporary floorwork and vertical dance in the redwoods
Earth Right Spring Adventure Camp (April 1-4):
This free adventure camp provided local youth the opportunity to explore our beautiful public lands through rafting, kayaking, biking, hiking and surfing adventures
Try Flying (April 3):
An intro to vertical dance workshop for the whole community
More Past DiRT & Glitter Events
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