PHOTOS: Kootenay Camp, August 2025

Kootenay Dance Camp is held at Camp Koolaree, on Lake Kootenay near Nelson BC, Canada. What a memorable experience. The Dance camp is on the far shore of a huge lake – no roads just boat access, no electricity, rustic accommodations, delicious food, dedicated musicians and leaders, attentive circles and intent-ful prayers, hugs and laughter and snacks and massages, hugely creative talent show, beautiful views, memorials to Vayu and Shemmaho and so much more. Travel was easy even across borders. For over 33 years the camp has happened every summer, and Sky and Shivadam are so grateful to have been asked back again to lead at the camp. Thanks to photographers Sky, Debbie, Alan, Leigh, Joann and Malika.

The boat crossing. Luggage travels in another boat.

The Dance hall, rustic with a hardwood floor, so sweetly
decorated.

The doorway to the Dance hall, strewn with rose petals.

The Dance hall with the dining area in the background.

Swimming in the lake.
Sunset over the lake.
Early morning calm lake view.
Sunnier lake view.
Sunset over the dock on the lake.
Canoe as art.
Shemmaho memorial. She started this camp
over 30 years ago.
Vayu memorial. He and his wife Star led Dances at this camp for years.

Delightful talent show emcee for a splendid talent show.

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