Hi, everybody!

[Space Wizard]

I'm 30 and have worked for the past few years in a job I don't really like, and didn't know what I was doing with my life, but then I started to remember all the things I thought about doing when I was younger, and realized I can finally make it happen.

Specifically, I want to create immersive dancing spaces that make you feel like you've really been transported to a different place, if only for a couple of hours. A lot of my inspiration comes from the Seattle psytrance scene of the late '90s. Never before have I seen people put so much love and attention into a dance party, and even if that scene has died out, I still want to make it happen for someone else. I want to make it happen through things like fluorescent painting, el-wire, computer-generated projected visuals, and computer-controlled lighting. I have a vision for what I'd like to do, but don't have the knowledge or the resources yet to make that happen. I've come here to meet like-minded individuals, see what kinds of things other people have done, and learn more about how to do the kinds of things I want.

I am also interested in learning how to DJ and maybe produce music, but I already know people who are into that kind of stuff, and it's not as high of a priority to me right now. Also also, I am learning computer programming, so that I can transition into a career that is a lot more like what I want to do with my life.

[Elderberry]

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

[Ugly Dougly]

Doesn't it seem weird to be dancing to computer-generated music?

There was a time when machines danced to our music?

[bluesbob]

So, are you going to Burning Man or what?

[some seeing eye]

Welcome!

Suggest you attend the event once, then make your plans after for the environment you are envisioning. Likely you will find collaborators there.

There are Portland/Eugene/Olympia/Seattle groups of burners with similar interests. Did you say you are in Portland? There is a regional there, FB, and you might look up Woosday, Tuesdays at the Roadside Attraction.

[Space Wizard]

Yeah, I definite plan on attending--in 2014 if I can, but that is doubtful, and it will more likely be 2015. I do plan on getting involved with the local burner scene, and already know a couple people who have been going for several years.

[Savannah]

Welcome, Space Wizard!

Collaborating with locals is definitely the key to getting involved in a really intense collaborative effort, and you've got tons of Burners in your area. Check not only "Regionals" on the main site, but google some Portland/Eugene groups on Facebook too. On ePlaya there is a lot of technical know-how in a million very specific ways, and some social togetherness, though slightly less in the way of long-distance collaborative projects.

Spark would be a good place for you to visit as well.
http://spark.burningman.com/