Hi Team!
Happy Sunday! Steve and Susan continued teaching the American Waltz, Samba, and Quickstep at newcomer lesson today! If you have questions about anything that was taught, please ask an approved teacher at DTS this week or attend the review lesson this Thursday.
Announcements for Everyone:
- Apparel Order Form: Show off your ballroom swag when you order apparel for this semester! We will have jackets, t-shirts, stickers, and more, so if you’ve seen team members walking around in awesome ballroom swag and want some for yourself, keep your eye out for a form from Anna sometime this week!
- 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 USA! Wear your red, white, and blue.
- 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 10/21
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Tuesday 10/22
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Wednesday 10/23
10:00 pm-12:00 am: Open Practice at DTS, wear your USA colors!
Thursday 10/24
9:00-11:00 pm: Newcomer Lesson/Guided Practice at the IMSB
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Friday 10/25
7:00 pm: Competition Prep Night at Johny’s House!
Saturday 10/26
Enjoy your Saturday :)
Sunday 10/27
3:00-5:00 pm: Newcomer Lesson in the IMSB
6:00-9:00 pm: Ballroom Club Halloween Party ($10 entrance fee)
Remember to take care of yourselves! Your value is not determined by your academic success or dance ability. You deserve good things. If you need anything, please let me know :)
Love,
Nicolette
MBDT President