The Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame takes place bi-annually to celebrate people who have contributed to the spirit and energy of Camp Hollywood. Come help us celebrate our new inductees during our Awards ceremony on Labor Day!
Our 2024 Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame inductees are:
Brittney Caraway
From customer to volunteer to Miss Camp Hollywood to guest vocalist to MC, Brittney has done it all with style, enthusiasm, and heart.
Peter Flahiff
Since our earliest days, Peter has been a Camp Hollywood staple, bringing his classic grace and charm as an instructor and DJ, spreading the love of swing dancing everywhere he goes.
Lisa Johnson
Lisa was present at the launching of the very first Camp Hollywood, and her iconic photos of our early years will forever be a record of this important moment in our history. Every year she brings her fun and creativity to craft the decorations for our evening dances.
Lance Shermoen
Lance volunteered his services as our first tabulator and contest coordinator in the early years of the NJC. He was always cool under pressure, as was shown in his vast history as a competitive dancer, inspiring us all with his multiple Kay flip!
Bianca Locatelli and Nils Andren
Nils and Bianca have inspired countless new and seasoned dancers with their fantastic acrobatic style, taking our NJC contests to a whole new level while also teaching their skills to new generations of dancers every year
Andrea Gordon
Andrea has been a SoCal swing scene staple for decades and brings fun, humor and excitement to everything she touches, whether it be MCing, teaching, competing or dancing
Joanne Harrold
Joanne has been a ceaseless Camp Hollywood cheerleader from our earliest days, from assisting Jimmy Bontemple’s balboa classes at our very first Camp Hollywood to being a multi-Masters contest winner to now bringing her grandkids.
Michael Gamble
Michael has delighted our audiences with his solid swinging music for many years, from bringing his own Rhythm Serenaders to sitting in with other Camp Hollywood bands, doing the hard work of bandleader and also spearheading our early music track.
Jack Carey
Jack was an early and consistent Camp Hollywood volunteering detailed advice on how to run dance contests from his decades of experience, which included creating the Jack and Jill (now Mix and Match) contest format. He was an instrumental figure in getting the first NJC off the ground in 2001, and we owe him a huge thank you for his guidance and support!
2019
In 2019, the 7th Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame was held to induct the following:
Augie Freeman
Chandrae Roettig-Gomez
Stephen Sayer
Irina Amzashvili
Tim “Wolfman” Wollman
James Bennett
Todd Yannacone
2017
In 2017, the 6th Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame was held to induct the following:
Sylvia Sykes
Kyle Smith
Delilah Williams
Kenny Nelson
Moe Sakan
Giselle Anguizola
Chris Dawson
Check out the video clip presentation we put together to honor the inductees!
2015
In 2015, the 5th Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame was held to induct the following:
Rusty Frank
Morgan Day
Jacob Wigger
Emily Wigger
Adrienne Weidert
Adam Brozowski
Shesha Marvin
Nikki Marvin
Dabney Hopkins
Karen Vizzard Hopkins
Check out the video clip presentation we put together to honor the inductees!
2013
In 2013, the 4th Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame was held to induct the following:
Jeremy Otth
Laura Keat
Beth Grover
Chris Grover
Michael Faltesek
Casey Schneider
Kevin St Laurent
Jo Hoffberg
Check out the video clip presentation we put together to honor our inductees!
2011
In 2011, the 3rd Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame was held to induct the following:
Nick Williams
Carla Heiney
Nathan Sartain
Valerie Salstrom
Joel Plys
Alison Scola
Marty Klempner
Christian Thompson
Thea Samuels
Albert Alva
Jim Ziegler
Check out the clip presentation we put together to honor the inductees!
2009
In 2009, the second Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame was held Thursday, July 30th. Inductees were:
Marcus Koch & Baerbl Kaufer
David Frutos & Kim Clever
Ben Yau & Sheri Kang
Bill & Teresa Dakin
Mike Mizgalski
Denise Phelan
Tise Chao
Nick Peterson
Mike Pedroza
Dan Newsome
Tiffiny Wine
Jonathan Stout
Josh Collazo
2007
In 2007 the first Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame was held at the original Camp Hollywood location, the Women’s Club of Hollywood. Inductees were:
Freda Angela
Hal & Marge Takier
John & Ann Mills
Bart Bartolo
Jean Veloz
Sam Militello & Barbara Rice
Willie & Lila Desatoff
Mary Collins
Erik Robison & Sylvia Skylar
Shawn & Debbie Carter
Holly Dumaux
Min Vo & Corina Acosta
Cassandra Bugg
Adam Velez & Trina Sisson
Jeff Beauregard
Dean Mora