Theme parties

Join the party, every friday

Every Friday we celebrate the end of the HDC week with a great party. The party has a theme which everyone interprets in their own creative way. This tradition has been on (and off for a few years) almost since the beginning of camp, and we think we have seen ‘pretty much everything’. But still, we aim high and always look forward to seeing everyone dressed up, this time inspired by the following themes:
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Week 1: Block World
This Friday night Folkets Hus becomes one big construction site. No hard hats needed, just come join the party! Take your inspiration from the world of blocks - interpret it as you wish, and show up as a brick, a barbecuing neighbour, a toy, game, or piece of geometry (in 3D of course). Are you drawing up the blueprints, carefully following the step-by-step instructions, or 100% winging it? Put your creativity to work and let everyone see the fruits of your labour. Bonus feature: Bring a piece of building material to the party: A deck of cards, flat pack, chewing gum, or by any means - come as a block (but don’t be a square)!
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Week 2: Herräng in Bloom
This Friday, we’re celebrating the lush life of the Herräng countryside! From wildflowers to wheelbarrows, pollinators to permaculture—this is your chance to honour the rich beauty of nature in full bloom. Take your inspiration from blooming meadows, buzzing bees, your favourite vegetable patch, or even that slightly overexcited compost pile. Yes, you’re absolutely welcome to come as a stainless steel 3-point lift dry fertiliser spreader—but maybe skip the smell part. Whether you're dressed as a daisy, a carrot, or a dreamy garden gnome, you’re welcome in our eco-utopia. Just remember: while we love all things earthy, Herräng Dance Camp comes with a strict no-soil-on-the-dancefloor guarantee. So put on your best floral flair, bring your sunniest mood, and let’s dance into the green!
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Week 3: Welcome to Herrängwood!
Hereby you are invited to the premiere of our first ever Herrängwood party (you will just have to imagine the elaborate, gold studded, handwritten invitation letter. Oooh, such extravaganza)! Step onto our red carpet inspired by stars of the silver screen. Let the flashes of the local paparazzi go off as you strut up the stairs looking your sharpest. This Friday, thanks to the Lumière brothers, we celebrate 130 exciting years of motion pictures, focusing on the times before everything went technicolor (and waaay before CGI). You know, when Greta Gustafsson became Greta Garbo, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin made their own amazing breakneck stunts, Mae West was in jail for “corrupting the morals of the youth”, Bill Bojangles Robinson refused blackface and instead famously danced up (and down) the stairs. Lights, camera, action!

Week 4: Bland tomtar och troll*
Step out of your mushroom house and come party with giants and gnomes this Friday night! The Great Hall of the Mountain King was already booked for a wedding, so we will be at Folkets Hus as usual. Just follow the little trail of sea shells down the path, through the dusky woods and into the meadow. Sit down to rest your weary feet/paws/hoofs for a while, and let the smell of delicate (but huge?) wood anemones tickle your nose. But do not gaze too long into the dark waters, and please stay away from the mist - especially if it is singing. The moon will light up your path and when you get to the great Oak tree you are close. Just have the sound from hundreds of happy feet and the enchanted music guide you. Beware of the wolf - or be the wolf?!
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*Among Gnomes and Trolls is Swedish folklore and fairy tales, illustrated by John Bauer, Elsa Beskow and other great artists.

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