Hi Team!
Happy Sunday! Today we had a lesson on Waltz, Samba, and Quickstep taught by Alan and Emma. If you’re struggling with anything that was taught, don’t forget to come by DTS and ask about it this week! We have the Carnegie Classic coming up this weekend, so we will be holding rounds instead of newcomer lesson on Thursday. Good luck to everyone competing! There will also be no newcomer lesson on Sunday due to fall break.
Announcements for Everyone:
- Pre-Carnegie Rounds: Rounds will be held this Thursday in the IMSB. There will be no newcomer lesson and DTS will be closed. Feel free to attend and dance even if you aren’t competing!
- Ballroom Buddies: Here are the Ballroom Buddies! Your buddy will reach out to you!
- Ohio Star Ball Interest Form: Our biggest, most fun competition of the semester is the Ohio Star Ball on November 23-24! We stay in a hotel for two days in Columbus and get to watch some of the best professional dancers in the world. Fill out the interest form here by Thursday, October 17th so we can get an attendance estimate!
- Competition Prep Night: If you’re a newcomer and you’re interested in competing, this event is for you! At Comp Prep Night, you’ll learn everything you need to know about competing including what to bring, how to dress, and how to impress the judges before the music even starts! We’ll also demo hair and makeup. Comp Prep Night will start at 7pm on Friday, October 25th at Johny’s house. Snacks provided!
- Competition Registration: Purdue Registration will be sent out tonight. The deadline to request changes to CMU R&R assignments is Tuesday, 10/8 at Midnight. The deadline for IU (Cream and Crimson) Rooms and Rides has been changed to Wednesday, 10/9 at Midnight due to few responses.
- Themed DTS: Themed DTS every Wednesday. This Wednesday’s theme is flannel day. Wear your fall favorite flannel!
- Partner Search: If you are looking for a new partner for tryouts or to dance with in general, sign up and look here! If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Johny at jonwdan@umich.edu.
- Other Practice Spaces: Check here to find a time where the IMSB is not reserved for another group. The ballroom dance club lessons/open dance is generally on Sundays 6-9pm in the Rogel Ballroom in the Union (free for UMBDT dues paying members). Check their schedule here.
- 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!
- 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!
This Week’s Schedule…
Monday 10/7
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Tuesday 10/8
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Wednesday 10/9
10:00 pm-12:00 am: Open Practice at DTS, wear your flannel!
Thursday 10/10
9:00-11:00 pm: Pre-Carnegie Rounds in the IMSB!
Friday 10/11
Enjoy your day off, or drive safe if you’re going to CMU!
Saturday 10/12
Cheer on your teammates at Carnegie!
Sunday 10/13
Enjoy your fall break!
As always, reach out if you have questions or need anything! I hope to see some ballroom buddy hang-out pictures in the chat this week :)
Love,
Nicolette
MBDT President