WITH YOUR SUPPORT, WE REACHED OUR KICKSTARTER GOAL:
http://goo.gl/PoRvX
AND NOW THE WORLD'S FUNNEST SPONTANEOUS STREET PARTY IS COMING TO PORTLAND:
http://goo.gl/W51rg
What is a Decentralized Dance Party (DDP)?
The DDP is a portable, battery-powered Party System.
It was invented by Tom and Gary, two gentlemen from Vancouver.
It consists of hundreds of Party people, carrying boomboxes, and a DJ who wears a backpack, containing an FM radio transmitter.
All the boomboxes are tuned into the DJ’s master FM broadcast, resulting in a mobile, synchronized sound system. This portable dance Party roams the night, generating complete awesomeness, street by street and block by block, onto buses and subways, into public fountains and beyond. Inevitably interfacing with the public, together we create an infectious epidemic of fun. A roaming Party adventure that lasts all night long!
Right now, we are leading a Business-Oriented Party Convoy on a 20-stop Strictly Business Tour across Canada and the USA:
http://goo.gl/y5QOS
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:
http://pitch.pe/170239
Use this page to coordinate ride-sharing:
http://tinyurl.com/Ridefrog-DDP-Portland
THE THEME:
This is the Strictly Business Tour. That means you MUST wear Business Attire (suits, ties, cufflinks, glasses, nice shoes, sexy skirts, gel that hair, etc) and bring along as much business paraphernalia as possible (wheeled office chairs, briefcases, rolodexes, calculators, coffee machines+mugs, water coolers, filing cabinets, etc. get Creative and get Crazy). You can buy suits at Value Village and Salvation Army for like $10 so NO EXCUSES!
THE DETAILS:
In order to Maximize our Collective Party Potential, please share this invite with EVERYONE who knows how to Party, and join our:
Twitter
http://bit.ly/gXKU4j
Mailing List
http://bit.ly/dUUP9U
Facebook Page
http://goo.gl/ZybdP
(so we can share the starting time/location and other things)
THE BANANA TASK FORCE:
We’re recruiting Ten Elite Partiers in each city to round out our Elite Banana Task Force. All ten will be equipped with banana suits in order to help us prepare the boomboxes, facilitate the madness and other Elite Party Tasks. Want in? Send us a non-traditional resume:
http://bit.ly/fn1TWs
THE STARTING LOCATION:
The Party’s Starting location will be announced THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT via Twitter, Facebook and Mailing List.
ALL-AGES:
DDPs are hosted exclusively in public spaces and completely open and we take pride in creating the most inclusive Party possible. EVERYONE, of every AGE, BACKGROUND and STYLE is welcome.
People show up to DDPs with their kids and parents all the time. Homeless people join in. It's all good. The more diversity the better. Music is the universal human language, dance is the universal human movement, and Partying is the universal human release.
ALCOHOL:
We DO NOT encourage or condone alcohol consumption. But if you choose to disregard the law and our heartfelt advice, please be discreet (e.g. pop bottles) and don’t ruin this for everyone else. Thank you.
This alcohol policy is fully explained in the PARTY MANIFESTO:
http://bit.ly/exgmki
RESPECT:
When we are Partying, be respectful of people and property and please don’t litter. We have worked hard to build a good name for ourselves and the DDP. We have also maintained a good rapport with police forces across the country and because of this, they have always helped us out and allowed everyone to have a good time. It is essential that we maintain these things if we want to continue to do these Parties. SPREAD THE WORD.
GET A BOOMBOX:
To tune in to our Party Broadcast. You can find them at thrift stores for $5-10 or on ebay:
http://goo.gl/Bf31q
We will provide as many boomboxes as possible, but it’s first-come-first-serve and they always run out and the more the merrier!
How To Select And Prepare A Boombox:
http://tinyurl.com/2bk2ulo
MORE FUN STUFF TO BRING:
Beach balls, balloons, mini trampolines, hula hoops, jump ropes, ROLLERBLADES, razor scooters, sound systems, Party lights, Large Cumbersome Objects To Party With, musical instruments, etc!
Love,
Tom and Gary
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WARNING, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS:
By participating in any or all events and related activities of Tom+Gary’s Decentralized Dance Party, you warrant and agree that:
1. You are familiar with and accept that there is always the risk of serious injury and death resulting from participation in any organized recreational activity, particularly those involving Partying with Tom+Gary.
2. You have satisfied yourself, and believe, that you are physically, emotionally and mentally able to Party with Tom+Gary.
3. You understand that at all times the sole responsibility for personal safety remains with you; and
4. You will immediately remove yourself from participation if at any time you sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition or if you feel that you have experienced any deterioration in your physical, emotional or mental fitness, or exceeded your comfort level, for continued participation in any event or related activity.
