Hi Team!
Here’s a special Wednesday edition of the WAG. This is definitely on purpose and not because I got busy and my routine got thrown off and I completely forgot. We have the Arnold coming up this weekend which is super exciting! If you’re looking for practice space or other fun activities to get you prepared, keep reading!
Announcements for Everyone:
- Michcomp Advertising: We go out to Ann Arbor businesses each year to ask for donations to help fund Michcomp. Group assignments will be sent out tonight!
- Northwestern Photo Album: Please put all of your photos from Northwestern in this album!
- Themed DTS: Themed DTS every Wednesday. This Wednesday’s theme is all black. Wear an all black outfit (a ballroom practice wear classic).
- Poster Making: We will be having poster making this Wednesday from 8:30-10 in Mason Hall 3463. This is a great opportunity to make posters to help cheer on your teammates! We have provided the materials to make them.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
This Week’s Schedule…
Monday 2/24
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Tuesday 2/25
9:30-11:30 pm: Open Practice at DTS
Wednesday 2/26
8:30-10 pm: Poster Making in 3463 Mason Hall
10 pm-12 am: Open Practice at DTS, wear all black!
Thursday 2/27
9-11 pm: Pre-Arnold Rounds at the IMSB
Friday 2/28
Leave for the Arnold if you’re attending :)
Saturday 3/1
Cheer your teammates on at the Arnold!
Sunday 3/2
Drive home safe from the Arnold!
I hope to see you all at rounds! It’s a great time even if you aren’t competing this weekend. This will be the last WAG until after spring break so I’ll see you all when we get back :) Enjoy your break!
Love,
Nicolette
MBDT President