Hi Team!
Happy Sunday! Today Steve and Susan taught a wonderful Tango/Rumba/Mambo lesson in the IMSB. Help will be around DTS this week for those who missed it or need help, and Thursday’s newcomer lesson will review and expand on what was taught. Congratulations to all of our MSU competitors! You all make me so proud to lead this team every time we compete and I couldn’t be happier with how well everyone did.
Announcements for Everyone:
- Shoe Vending: Look for Rachel’s email for shoe vending assignments to get ballroom dance shoes at VE Dance, from 7-10 PM this Tuesday, February 4th. If you did not fill out the form and want to go or need to change your assignment please contact Rachel ASAP.
- Michcomp Advertising: We go out to Ann Arbor businesses each year to ask for donations to help fund Michcomp. This generally involves a group of 3-5 team members going to a few dozen businesses with advertising information over the course of a few weeks, then checking back in with them later. Fill out this form if you’re interested in helping! Upper-level team members (A, B, C, and Pre-C) are required to help as a condition of their team membership. Also, fill out this form to suggest any businesses we should reach out to.
- MSU Photo Album: please put all of your photos from MSU in this album!
- Ballroom Valentine’s! : Do you want a ballroom buddy? Or possibly, a ballroom valentine? Fill out this form by 2/9 to get one, or both of these! Johny and Anna will be the valentines cupids, making all of your ballroom buddy dreams come true.
- Apparel: Fill out this form to get your apparel for this semester, and this form to get stickers!! Remember to pay the team on Venmo or we won’t be able to complete your order.
- Themed DTS: Themed DTS every Wednesday. This Wednesday’s theme is pink. Wear your pink
- 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!
- 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.
- Partner Search: If you want to find a partner to practice and/or compete with, please look at 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.
- 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 2/3
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Tuesday 2/4
7-10 pm: Shoe Vending with VE Dance
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Wednesday2/5
10 pm-12 am: Open Practice at DTS, wear your pink!
Thursday 2/6
9-11 pm: Newcomer lesson in the IMSB
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Friday 2/7
Leave for Northwestern if you’re attending!
Saturday 2/8
Cheer on your teammates while they compete!
Sunday 2/9
3-5 pm: Newcomer lesson!!!
6-9 pm: Ballroom Club Lesson and Open Dance
Good luck to everyone who will be attending Northwestern this weekend! Drive super safe because it’s a pretty long drive. 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
*Bonus* Look at all of these cuties at MSU
