Hi Team!
Happy Sunday! Thank you to everyone who came out for tryouts today, it was so nice to see so many people dancing as well as those who were there spectating. This week we’ll be resuming regular DTS scheduling. I hope to see you there, especially if you’re preparing for OSU’s competition this weekend! This Thursday there will be a review lesson for our newcomers on Rumba/Tango/Mambo in the IMSB. We have lots of important info for our new team members this week, as well as some fun forms and upcoming events.
Announcements for Everyone:
- Liability Waiver: Please fill out these yearly mandatory liability forms before coming to lessons and DTS! The IMSB liability form is here and the team waiver is here. Everyone needs to fill these out once per year and it does not take long so do them now before you forget!
- Competition Registration: CMU Regular pricing ends Friday, 10/4 and Rooms and Rides is due Friday, 10/4. IU Regular Pricing ends Saturday, 10/12 and Rooms and Rides is due Friday, October 11th See Nate’s emails for more information!
- Themed DTS: Themed DTS every Wednesday. This Wednesday’s theme is super stealthy all black outfit (a ballroom practice wear classic). Let’s see who reads the wag!
- Partner Search: If you are looking for a new partner for tryouts or to dance with in general, sign up and look here! We will also be having a partner search event on 9/30 from 8-9:30 pm before DTS. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Johny at jonwdan@umich.edu.
- Corn Maze Social: We will be having a corn maze social at Blast Corn Maze on October 4th! There are other cider mill like activities there as well. I hope you all can come! Sign up to go here, tickets are $12.
- Ballroom Buddies: Sign up here to get a ballroom buddy! Ballroom buddies are a great way to make connections on the team and to have someone on an upper team to go to! This is a great initial connection and what happens from here is up to you!
- Other Practice Spaces: Some great places to practice are the IMSB multi-purpose room A (where we hold lessons) and B (bottom of the stairs). Check here to find a time where the IMSB is not reserved for another group. The ballroom dance club is generally also available for lessons and open practice on Sundays 6-9pm in the Rogel Ballroom in the Union (free for UMBDT dues paying members). Check their schedule here.
- Social media Opt-out Form: We’re starting a social media push for the team! If you don’t want to be in social media posts, please fill out this form to flat opt-out (you can always opt back in later, go talk to Anna if that’s the case).
- Social Events Ideas: We’re planning our social events for this coming semester, and we want your input. If you have any suggestions, please let us know here!
This Week’s Schedule…
Monday 9/23
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Tuesday 9/24
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Wednesday 9/25
10:00 pm-12:00 am: Open Practice at DTS, wear all black!
Thursday 9/26
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
9:00-11:00 pm: Newcomer lesson the IMSB
Friday 9/27
Leave for OSU, if you are going!
Saturday 9/28
Cheer on your teammates while they compete at OSU!
Sunday 9/29
3:00-5:00 pm: Newcomer lesson in the IMSB
6:00-9:00 pm: Ballroom Club Lesson and Open Dance in the Union
I wish everyone luck if you’re competing this weekend! I also wish you luck if you (like me) have exams this week. You are all academic weapons capable of amazing things!
Love,
Nicolette
MBDT President