Hi Team!
Happy Monday! This week we’ll be transitioning to Thursday 50/50 lessons. This means that the first hour of Thursday’s newcomer lesson will be a review of what was taught at the prior lesson and the second hour will be “Guided Practice”. This is a time for individual dancers or couples to approach our teachers and ask for help! It’s a great opportunity to get questions answered, fix your technique, or learn some new moves! As always, feel free to come to DTS if you have questions on anything in the meantime.
Announcements for Everyone:
- Ohio Star Ball Interest Form: Our biggest, most fun competition of the semester is the Ohio Star Ball on November 23-24! 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!
- Social Event Interest Form: We’re gauging interest for several social events! Please fill this form out by 10/20.
- Competition Registration: The deadline for Purdue Ballroom Classic Rooms and Rides and registration payment is Friday, November 1st at Midnight.
- Themed DTS: Themed DTS every Wednesday. This Wednesday’s theme is hat day. Wear your baseball caps, bucket hats, fedoras, beanies, etc! See how long they stay on during jive :)
- Partner Search: If you are looking for a partner, sign up and look here! Reach out to Johny at jonwdan@umich.edu with any questions.
- Other Practice Spaces: IMSB room schedule here. The Ballroom Dance Club lesson/open dance schedule 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 10/14
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Tuesday 10/15
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Wednesday 10/16
10:00 pm-12:00 am: Open Practice at DTS, wear your hats!
Thursday 10/17
9:00-11:00 pm: Newcomer Lesson/Guided Practice at the IMSB
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Friday 10/18
Fill out Johny’s social event interest form (found above!)
Saturday 10/19
Think about how much you love the waltz!
Sunday 10/20
3:00-5:00 pm: Newcomer Lesson in the IMSB
Congratulations to everyone who competed at Carnegie! I was stalking the callback system all day and I couldn’t be prouder, you all did so well! If you’re looking to compete more (or for the first time) this semester, I highly recommend filling out the Ohio Star Ball interest form above if you haven’t yet. 100/10 competition, super super fun. If you have questions about anything, as always, please reach out to me :)
Love,
Nicolette
MBDT President