Hey everyone!
It was great to see everyone at lesson today, where Steve and Susan added on to the American Tango, Swing, and International Rumba. Purdue and the Ohio Star Ball are only a few weeks away, so come to review lesson and we’ll help you get even better! This week we’ll continue to Meet the Teams with the B team (see the bottom of this post):
- Newcomer Lessons – We’ve had a time conflict with another group for our lesson on Sunday 11/9, so we may be dancing somewhere else (exact location TBD). Keep your eyes peeled for a location change.
- Themed Sports Coliseum – We have moved to the Sports Coliseum for practices. Practice will be held 9-11pm Monday through Thursday. THERE WILL BE NO SPORCOL ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4TH DUE TO VOTING. INSTEAD WE WILL BE PRACTICING AT THE IM THAT DAY AT THE SAME TIME!!! The theme for Wednesday Sports Coliseum this week is Beach Day!
- MichComp Committee – We had our first MichComp Committee meeting today, organizing our home competition, which will be next semester. You should help. Meeting slides here.
- SAPAC Training – Because ballroom is a contact sport, we have mandatory SAPAC training that must be completed each year. This year, SAPAC will be held on November 12th, 6:30-8:00pm in Mason Hall. If you are not available to stay for the entire duration of the training, fill out this form by Friday Nov 7 at 11:59 pm.
- Competitions
- Look for emails from emmazink@umich.edu for detailed information.
- Purdue- The competition is on November 15th. Registration, rooms and rides form, and payment are all due THIS FRIDAY (Nov 7th)!!!!!
- OSB- The best, most fun competition ever is on November 22-23. Please ask a board member or refer to this guide for more information. Registration, rooms and rides, and payment are all due THIS SUNDAY (Nov 9th)!!!!!
- Other Practice Spaces – You can go to the IM Multipurpose Rooms outside our booked time, check the facility schedule here. The third floor of the Union also has a big, usually empty hallway to be in.
- Partner Search – Check out the partner search spreadsheet if you are still looking for a partner, and if you are not available, please cross your name off.
- F25 Approved Teachers: We recommend asking for help regarding dance moves and technique from the couples approved by Steve and Susan to teach the newcomer lessons. See the list here.
- Liability Waiver – Fill out this Liability Waiver before attending newcomer lessons at the IMSB or practices at the Sports Coliseum.
- Google Calendar – Check the team calendar here.
- Google Photos – To preserve and share our team’s memories, place any photos you take in our google photo albums!
- Costume Sales – Looking for new gear for tryouts, practice, or competitions? Try the Dance America Deal of the Week or Discount Dance.
- Team Closet – The team closet is viewable to all in this doc
Owen and Annika
Owen is a grad student studying Computer Science and Engineering, and this is his millionth semester on the team. His favorite dance is the International Tango. Fun fact: He’s running a social media startup called Streetmeet! You can find out more at streetmeetapp.com. Annika is a senior studying International Studies and Asian Studies, and this is her 3rd semester on the team. Her favorite dance is the Swing. Fun fact: She wrote a novel over lockdown.
Freddy and Anna
Freddy is a senior studying Statistics, and this is his 7th semester on the team. His favorite dance is the Samba. Fun fact: He went in the ocean for the first time last spring break. Anna is a senior studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Her favorite dance is the Viennese Waltz – International or American. She’s lived in Ann Arbor since she was 4, and she has a goal to visit every campus building before she moves away next July.
Jo and Marie
Jo is a graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Robotics, and this is his 3rd semester on the team. His favorite dances are the International Rumba and American Waltz. His fun fact is that he actually only dances so he can train balance for standing in UM buses. Marie is a senior studying art and design, and this is her 7th semester on the team. Her favorite dance is the American Waltz. Fun fact: She teaches art lessons in Detroit every Friday!
Alex and Nelly
Alex is a senior majoring in Neuroscience and Honors philosophy, and this is his fourth semester on the team. His favorite dance is everything ballroom but especially smooth Waltz! His fun fact is that he can make amazingly tasty cocktails! Nelly is a sophomore studying Sociology, and she is in her third semester on the team. Her favorite dance is any kind of waltz! Fun fact: “I like to paint my nails all pretty-like :D”
Jack and Emily
Jack is a sophomore majoring in Nursing, and this is his 3rd semester on the team. His favorite dance is the Paso Doble. Fun fact: He would like to order a hamburger. Emily is a sophomore majoring in Movement Science. This is her third semester on the team. Her favorite dances are the International Foxtrot and American Viennese Waltz. Her fun fact is that she is a vegetarian three days a week!
Monday 11/3
9:00-11:00pm: Open Practice at the Sports Coliseum
Tuesday 11/4
9:00-11:00pm: Open Practice at the IM
Wednesday 11/5
9:00-11:00pm: Open Practice at the Sports Coliseum – BEACH DAY
Thursday 11/6
9:00-11:00pm: Review Lesson and Guided Practice in the IM
9:00-11:00pm: Open Practice at the Sports Coliseum
Friday 11/7
Practice American Tango
Saturday 11/8
Check out the OSBible!
Sunday 11/9
3:00-5:00pm: Newcomer Lesson – Location Subject to Change
As a reward for reading this far into the WAG, if you come to me this week, I will try to fix your east coast swing.
Thank you,
Nate