{"id":6282,"date":"2026-01-26T17:11:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.michiganballroomteam.com\/?p=6282"},"modified":"2026-01-26T17:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:22:44","slug":"1-26-26-wag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.michiganballroomteam.com\/?p=6282","title":{"rendered":"1\/26\/26 WAG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hey everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first WAG (Week At a Glance) of the semester sent out to all of the Michigan Ballroom Dance Team\u2019s paid members. If this is the first WAG you\u2019re seeing, welcome! This email will come out at the beginning of every week and contain all you need to know about the team\u2019s events. Please reply to this email or ask in the Members GroupMe if you have any questions. Here\u2019s your WAG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Newcomer Lesson &#8211;<\/strong> Our first paid newcomer lesson will be 9-11pm this Thursday in the IMSB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Different Lesson Schedule This Week &#8211; <\/strong>We will be having rounds on Tuesday, 9-11pm at the IMSB this week instead of practice, to prepare for MSU. Rounds are run similarly to a competition, so you are encouraged to bring a partner to dance with. Everyone is welcome even if they are not going to MSU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ballroom Buddies &amp; Valentines &#8211; <\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for a go-to experienced dancer for advice or a few people on the team to hang out with, you should sign up for ballroom buddies! And if you want a fun flirty Valentine, our lovely matchmaker Taryn will get you paired up! Fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeF8sGnlEF9BVAYDu7wiozRSP_60L_U9lrAo8MNiwFMcmU4ig\/viewform?usp=header\">this form<\/a> to get matched &lt;3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Space<\/strong> &#8211; Our practice space schedule is a bit different this semester, pay close attention to where practices will be held. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/u\/0\/d\/1JhnM7HwRSIedkBOAgMn1WDnmrHIYnwv1fhk7B_gezKU\/edit\">Here<\/a> is the carpool signup sheet for the upcoming week &#8211; DTS practices are at Dance Theatre Studio, which is off campus.\n<ul>\n<li>M 9:30-11:30 (DTS), T 9-11 (IMSB), Th 9:30-11:30 (DTS), F 5-7 (Sports Coliseum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is subject to change based on competitions and other events (see Rounds above), so check back every week!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shoe Vending <\/strong>&#8211; This Friday at our Sports Coliseum practice we\u2019ll be having a trunk show with LD Dance Shoes. This is an excellent opportunity for newcomers to buy their first pair of shoes! The team will also have their usual visit to VE Dance at a later date for those who want to purchase shoes and clothing as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MichComp<\/strong> &#8211; We\u2019ll be holding our own competition next semester on March 21st at Skyline High School. Save the date!\n<ul>\n<li>We\u2019ll be advertising for Michcomp in the coming weeks. If you\u2019re not on a tryout team and want to help, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSekgZdUr7KyfF6ADeDSdSXHOlcugWIH8VBF7-FnNGi5-iQdDQ\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\">sign up here.<\/a> If you know of any businesses that may want to advertise in the MichComp program, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScd3G1FYatf5hZ_6PJjeQwpJC4Jqhoct04KlYLHA3UU0ioANQ\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\">suggest them here<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MichComp Committee<\/strong> &#8211; Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 4th 9-10PM in Mason Hall 3315. Slides from meeting #1 found <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/10wfaXnUWNaQ1f3BJLH0lI6AhXhnMzREcaDN0MoGtiD4\/edit?usp=sharing\">here<\/a>, fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeendFVQm_ctOoeHbNR0f9p-QhYJczIDBtuhzEOVt-zyy7wYw\/viewform?usp=header\">THIS FORM<\/a> to tell us what committee you want to be on.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partner Search &#8211; <\/strong>If you are looking for a partner to practice, compete, or try out with, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Gq8CXzsUbaFGEbzrsaik_DleaaEWTsFNU9D0HzPgX88\/edit?usp=sharing\">Partner search spreadsheet<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recreation.umich.edu\/imsb-facility-schedules\/\">IMSB Facility Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/16lHEcGNIaRwul1Tz3qqTjK2Hw5Uc_P0CsfTP5lIlYSs\/edit?usp=sharing\">Approved Teachers List<\/a> (last semester)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdCY2cNYCpeJUmNfNcj4bKZAcNYrMD5gwp_pisNSJOIo4Rqlg\/viewform?usp=header\">Liability Waiver for IMSB and Sports Coliseum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/1?cid=dW1pY2guZWR1X2o0ZnNscTFmMm4xcDBzcWl1aGN1dWJsOTNnQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20\">Team Google Calendar<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Dbe4J-kZF_4C27BZfSQtanbbnCColVocJB45-ubRXwE\/edit?usp=sharing\">Team Closet Inventory<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costume Sales:<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dance-america.com\/collections\/deal-of-the-week?se_activity_id=162840084710&amp;syclid=d2mg10eodlhc738hi49g&amp;utm_campaign=+Back+to+Your+BASICS+SALE+ONE+MORE+WEEK%21_162840084710&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=shopify_email\">Dance America Deal of the Week<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/discountdance.com\">Discount Dance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday 1\/26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9:30-11:30pm: DTS Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday 1\/27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9:00-11:00pm: Rounds in the IM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday 1\/28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No Practice &#8211; Buy Hairgel for MSU!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday 1\/29<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9:00-11:00pm: First Paid Newcomer Lesson in the IM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9:30-11:30pm: First Thursday Practice at DTS!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday 1\/30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5:00-7:00pm: Practice at the Sports Coliseum and Trunk Show!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7:00-10:00pm: MSU Welcome Dance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Northwestern R&amp;R Due!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday&nbsp;1\/31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8:00am-7:00pm: MSU Competition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday 2\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3:00-5:00pm: First Paid Newcomer Lesson in the IM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a reward for reading this far into the WAG, I will teach you the Parallel Breaks in the Cha Cha Cha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey everyone! 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