Ballroom Marfa presented the third in its series of DJ Camps, an opportunity for area youth to acquire essential, lifelong party-rocking skills on the ones and twos, the dance floor, in flyer design and beyond. The summer camp was free with breakfast and lunch provided. Students grades five through eight were invited to participate.

This five-day program was a hands-on experience, with students learning directly on DJ equipment and experimenting with mixing songs and sampling music. The classes were designed to engage the imagination of students from all musical backgrounds, and throughout the week our instructors highlighted other aspects of DJ culture, such as dance and art. While getting practical experience on the equipment is a core component of the camp, each instructor also presented DJing as an art form with a rich culture and history, with portions of each class covering the history of the DJ and music theory. During the week, students created DJ personas and designed posters for display at the final event.

The camp concluded with a free public performance by the student DJs also at the Capri. 

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