Dance Camp History

Wouldn't it be nice to have a camp where musicians can jam together and learn from each other in a relaxed, fun atmosphere ? How about a camp where dancers can enjoy the music of the jamming musicians and learn new moves from each other ? How about in a natural setting, away from the hectic pace of the big city, for longer than a quick weekend ?

Fiddler Mimi Rogers had been dreaming of a camp like that for many years. She finally decided she'd try to make it happen. The result is a 3-day, 4-night music and dance camp at a retreat center on the North shore of Lake Texoma.

Finding a time and a location were major problems. After scouring most of Texas and parts of Oklahoma, she settled on a lovely church camp that was available between Christmas and New Year's, when many people take time off for the holidays. The first one was during the 1999-2000 transition, aptly named Millenium Madness. Thereafter, it has been called Fiddler's Dream.

The camp draws over 100 people from Texas, Oklahoma, and surrounding states, including a strong contingent from Kansas. The space is limited, so if you ever get the chance to go, sign up early or you might miss out.

Pictures from the 2018 event

Here is a list of all of the camps.

• Jan 2026:Thu Jan 1 to Sun Jan 4, 2026
• 2024: NONE
• 2023: NONE
• 2022: NONE
• 2021: NONE
• 2020: NONE
• 2019: Fri Dec 27, 2019 to Mon Dec 30, 2019
• Dec 2018: Fri Dec 28, 2018 to Mon Dec 31, 2018
• 2017-2018: Fri Dec 29, 2017 to Mon Jan 1, 2018
• 2016-2017: Fri Dec 30, 2016 to Mon Jan 2, 2017
• 2015-2016: Thu Dec 31, 2015 to Sun Jan 3, 2016
• 2014-2015: Wed Dec 31, 2014 to Sat Jan 3, 2015
• 2013: Fri Dec 27 to Mon Dec 30, 2013
• Dec 2012: Fri Dec 28 to Mon Dec 31, 2012
• 2011-2012: Thu Dec 29, 2011 to Sun Jan 1, 2012
• 2010-2011: Thu Dec 30, 2010 to Sun Jan 2, 2011
• 2009-2010: Thu Dec 31, 2009 to Sun Jan 3, 2010
• 2008-2009: Wed Dec 31, 2008 to Sun Jan 4, 2009
• Dec 2007: Fri Dec 28 to Mon Dec 31, 2007
• 2006-2007: Fri Dec 29, 2006 to Mon Jan 1, 2007
• 2005-2006: Thu Dec 29, 2005 to Sun Jan 1, 2006
• 2004-2005: Thu Dec 30, 2004 to Sun Jan 2, 2005
• Jan 2004: Thu Jan 1 to Sun Jan 4, 2004
• 2002: Fri Dec. 27 to Mon Dec 30, 2002
• 2001: Fri Dec. 28 to Mon Dec 31, 2001
• 1999-2000: Thurs Dec 30, 1999 to Sun Jan 2, 2000