Hi Team,
Thank you for the amazing team bonding we had on Saturday. It was great to see you all dressed up and giving the dance battle your all. There are so many things going on so you should read it all.
Special Announcements for Everyone:
- Michcomp Committee: Are you excited for Michcomp? This year, we are holding our own competition on April 15th. If you want to help us make sure everything runs smoothly, consider applying to be part of the Michcomp Committee! This is a low-commitment job that would only require a couple of hours a week. It would greatly help ease the load that’s put on our poor overworked board members, and it is a great way to contribute back to the team! Also, the people on the committee will receive compensation in the form of Ray’s eternal love and devotion. Apply here!
- Comp interest form: Please fill out the competition interest form if you haven’t already done so! This form is non-binding and is only to gauge interest. We are once again scrambling for rooms for the Arnold so it is imperative that you fill out the form even if you have the slightest chance of going.
- Carnegie Melon: Carnegie Mellon University is hosting a competition on February 18th! If you are interested in attending, please see Amy’s email for registration, payment, housing, and R&R information! The deadline for registration is Thursday, Jan 26. Please contact Amy if you have any questions!
- Partner search: We will be having a partner search on February 1st from 8:30-11 pm. This is perfect if you want to meet other dancers looking for partners or attend any upcoming competitions this semester! If you can’t make it to the event, the official Winter 23 partner search sheet is right here! Please let us know if you need help.
- Ballroom Buddies: Do you hate Valentine’s day? Do you have too many questions and are not sure who to ask! Well, get ready because next week we are releasing a special valentines addition, Ballroom Buddies!!! It’s a chance to be matched with an upper-level team member (your buddy) who will help you navigate the team, comps, and everything in between. *However, unless they are on A team they should not teach you any dance moves or techniques.* it’s going to be hella cute so be sure to sign up! <3 <3
- Mandatory SAPAC Training: Every semester we hold a SAPAC workshop to educate our members on the importance of consent and boundaries. Due to the nature of our club, we believe that it is important that every one of our members get this information. The workshop will be held virtually on Zoom on February 2nd, between 9:30 to 11:30 pm. If you attended the workshop last semester, you will not be required to attend again. However, if you did not attend it is required.
- Merch: Are you tired of everyone asking you “Wow, you’re such a good dancer! What dance group are you in?” Well then consider buying our team merch! Show off your ballroom swag around campus and represent Michigan at our competition! Fill out the form here (coming soon) and pay the team via Venmo!
- Gymnastic Meet Fliering: We will also be recruiting more members at the Women in Sports Day at a Michigan Women’s gymnastics meet on January 28th. The tabling will be from 2:30 to 4:00 and then you can stay and watch the meet with your teammates! Fill out this form to let us know if you’ll be there with us.
This Week’s Schedule…
Monday 1/23
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Tuesday 1/24
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Wednesday 1/25
10:00-12:00 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Thursday 1/26
9:00-11:00 pm: Free newcomer lesson @ IMSB
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Friday 1/27
Enjoy your Friday off.
Saturday 1/28
Do your calf raises
Sunday 1/29
3:00-5:00 pm: Newcomer Lesson @ IMSB
We can’t wait to see all of you soon. If you need anything you know how to contact me!
Love,
Erika
MBDT President
Us longingly looking at Ohio waiting to go back to the Arnold.
