Hi Team!

Happy Sunday and welcome to all of our new members! Today we had a wonderful lesson on American Tango, American Rumba, and Mambo taught by Alan and Emma. If you couldn’t attend or if you need help with anything that was taught I’d highly encourage you to come to DTS this week and ask an approved teacher for help (read the announcements to see who the approved teachers are!).

Announcements for Everyone:

  • Liability Waiver: Please fill out these yearly mandatory liability forms before coming to lessons and DTS if you are a new member! 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!
  • New Respectful Housing Policy: The board is imposing a new policy regarding respect to hosts and hotels while staying in team-organized housing at competitions. By attending competitions with us, you agree to abide by this policy. Read it here.
  • DTS Rules Update: The board recently updated the rules regarding team member behavior at DTS. Those found to be in violation of these rules, particularly those regarding safety, may be asked to leave DTS. Please read through the DTS guidelines here
  • Shoe Vending: We will be visiting our ballroom shoe supplier, VE Dance, from 7-10 PM Tuesday, February 4th. This is your best chance to get shoes! Fill out this form by Friday, January 31st if you would like to attend. 
  • Partner Search: If you want to find a partner to practice and/or compete with, we are facilitating a partner search next Sunday 2/2 from 1:30 to 3 in Mason Hall 2437. We also have this partner search sheet for you to find a partner on.
  • W25 Approved Teachers: We recommend only asking for help regarding dance moves and technique from a list of couples approved by Steve and Susan. See the list here.  
  • W25 Competition Schedule: Check here for the dates of the competitions we’ll be attending this semester.
  • 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 the jive :)
  • Michcomp Committee Form: Every year we host our own competition Michcomp! Anyone who would like to work with your fellow teammates and make our competition smooth and fun for everyone fill out the form here.
  • Social Suggestions: We are planning out the social events for this semester! Please fill out this form with any suggestions!
  • Feedback Form: Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the team? We want to hear from you! Let us know by talking to a board member or by using the team’s anonymous feedback form on our website. Anything you report to us is 100% confidential.
  • 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.

This Week’s Schedule…

Monday 1/27

9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS


Tuesday 1/28

9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS


Wednesday 1/29

10 pm-12 am: Open Practice at DTS, wear your hats!


Thursday 1/30

9-11 pm: Pre-MSU Rounds in the IM, no DTS!


Friday 1/31

Leave for MSU if you’re attending!


Saturday 2/1

Cheer on your teammates while they compete!


Sunday 2/2

1:30-3 pm: Partner search event in Mason Hall 2437

3-5 pm: Newcomer lesson!!!

6-9 pm: Ballroom Club Lesson and Open Dance


Good luck to everyone who will be attending MSU this weekend! First comp of the semester, yay!!! I hope you’re all as excited as I am. If you need anything this week or have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask myself or another board member for help. Have a great week!

Love,

Nicolette

MBDT President

P.S. Enjoy this silly picture of the tall people trying to dance in Johny’s basement. As a short person, couldn’t be me lmao.