Hi Team,
Happy Sunday! Steve and Susan taught today, and it was an excellent American waltz, samba, and quickstep lesson. If you were struggling to nail down the moves, do not worry! You can always visit DTS and get some help from an upper-level team member or go to our guided practice on Thursday!
Announcements for Everyone:
- Practice Space Schedule: The spreadsheet for space availability can be found here. It includes availability for IMSB Multipurpose Rooms A and B as well as the Ballroom Club schedule. The schedule can only be done two weeks in advance due to IM policies, so check back regularly.
- Q/A’s at Practice and Lessons: Got questions about technique? Need clarification on a move? We have people who can tell you! The official list of Steve-and-Susan-approved question-answer-ers© has dropped and you can find it here (along with photos of the teachers, in case you haven’t met them already). Come find one of these people if you’re ever in doubt- while being respectful, if they’re practicing too!
- Partner Search: PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. Trying to find a partner? We will have an in-person event on Wednesday, October 18th at 8:00pm in the League Underground, to facilitate partner searching. We also have a partner search spreadsheet here, where you can put in your information and try to find a partner! Note: people on the sheet have to proactively reach out to those they’re interested in dancing with. Overall, we encourage you to try and find a partner, try dancing together at DTS, and maybe even make plans to go to a competition together!
- Comp Interest form: Thinking about competing this semester? Fill out this form so we can get an idea about how many folks will be going to each comp this year. This helps us make sure we have enough rooms and rides for everyone who wants to go!
- Rooms and Rides: If you’re interested in attending the Purdue Ballroom Classic, Jacob (jharrels@umich.edu) sent an email outlining all the steps you need to take last week! If you’re confused or have questions don’t hesitate to reach out to the board, we’d love to help!
- Ballroom Buddies! Do you have questions about the team? Want someone to talk to and guide you through the ballroom world? Look no further! Ballroom buddies are here to help. Fill out this form https://forms.gle/pBAxm79Vr4WJjFa96 by Wednesday, October 11th, to get a ballroom buddy who will be your point of contact for things related to the team and the ballroom scene (but not dance technique questions unless your buddy is also cleared to teach!) Upper team members (B & C Teamers), please fill out the form in order to get some ballroom buddies you can help guide just as others did for you in the past.
- Extra merch sale: We have a limited amount of extra merch from prior semesters that we are offering for sale! If you’d like another chance to drip yourself out in UMBDT gear for the start of the semester, please check out this spreadsheet to see what we have available. Email our treasurer, Owen Hoffend (ohoffend@umich.edu), if you’d like to buy something or if you have any questions.
- Liability Waiver: We are now requiring all team members to sign this liability waiver. If you have any questions or concerns, email ballroomexec@umich.edu.
- MichComp Committee: We host an amazing competition during the Winter semester, but in order to organize it, we need the help of you all! If you’re interested in joining the committee, please sign up here!
This Week’s Schedule…
Monday 10/9
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Tuesday 10/10
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Wednesday 10/11
10:00 pm -12:00 am: Open Practice at DTS
Thursday 10/12
9:00-11:00 pm: Guided Practice @ IMSB
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Friday 10/13
~spooky~
Saturday 10/14
First day of fall break! Enjoy it :)
Sunday 10/15
NO Newcomer lesson
5:00-8:00 pm: Ballroom Club Halloween Party @ the Union
I loved hearing about your favorite ice cream flavors. Mine is chocolate peanut butter if you were curious… This week, I would love to hear about where you wish you could be right this second or if you could take a vacay anywhere. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Love,
Erika
MBDT President
Please remember to smile and have a good time while you dance!
