{"id":6581,"date":"2026-09-07T10:28:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.michiganballroomteam.com\/?p=6581"},"modified":"2026-09-07T10:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:28:32","slug":"9-7-2026-week-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.michiganballroomteam.com\/?p=6581","title":{"rendered":"9\/7\/2026 Week at a Glance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hey y\u2019all, hope you survived the first week of school. We\u2019re locking in and have lots of updates for you. You can also view the WAG on the website here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free Newcomer Lessons &#8211; <\/strong>We\u2019ll be having our free newcomer lessons on Thursdays 9-11pm and Sundays 3-5pm in IMSB Multipurpose A. Be there or be square! Invite your friends &#8211; they run September 3rd through September 24th.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dues &#8211; <\/strong>Dues are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">$65<\/span> this semester, that covers two newcomer lessons, access to practice space, and invitations to our parties! Speaking of, the first party will be on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">September 26th<\/span>, which is our dues deadline. You can pay via Venmo @UMBDT, with your full name and uniqname in the subject line, or you can pay via cash to a board member at newcomer lesson.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tryouts &#8211; <\/strong>Tryouts will be held on<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> 9\/20<\/span> from 3-5pm in IMSB Multipurpose A, and we have the room from 1-3pm for open practice beforehand. This means that <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">there will be no lesson on Sunday 9\/20<\/span>. Returning members will receive information about trying out, and new members are welcome to come observe!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fall Practice Spaces &#8211; <\/strong>We\u2019ve got a new schedule for practice space this year, see below.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday: Sports Coliseum, 9-11pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday: IMSB MPR A 9-11pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday: DTS, 10-12pm\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Themed DTS: <\/strong>it\u2019s back! Wear Maize and Blue this Wednesday!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Carpool Spreadsheet<\/span> Sign-up <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1qfvycGVrtPsZh1PR6r6fthsmHdxAWWkrEe6sYZJHyTE\/edit?usp=sharing\">HERE<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Showcase Sign-up<\/strong> &#8211; We\u2019ll be showing off our finest dancers (everyone receiving this email) on and around the last day of free lessons (9\/24). Fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSedbmm-BcQLxMvOebMxGu9uhMqDGLy10_6nN8XYNdgIRmZGZA\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\">THIS FORM<\/a> to sign up!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leads &amp; Follows Choreo <\/strong>&#8211; If you\u2019re a senior or otherwise graduating this year, sign up to choreograph the dance battle <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/iinZWFUD5YW1t1QL8\">HERE<\/a>! <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Due 9\/13<\/span>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shoe Vending &#8211; <\/strong>We will be visited at DTS on 9\/21-22 by LD Dance Shoes.<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScCr4XnRYhLyIiGuzqZQRHMNAmZoquGITXZoS4kxBiMyGOeRg\/viewform?usp=dialog\"> Please sign up here<\/a> if you\u2019re interested, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">whether or not you need a ride<\/span>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are still working on arranging a vending day with our traditional supplier, VE Dance, which could come much later in the semester or not at all depending on scheduling. LD Dance Shoes has quality shoes, but does not have the other dance clothing that VE has.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flash Mob &#8211; <\/strong>We are doing a flash mob on Thursday (September 10) this week. Come to the Sports Coliseum tomorrow (Monday, September 7) to learn the choreo. Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/groupme.com\/join_group\/117061436\/wQPNLVK1\">GroupMe here<\/a> for updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competitions &#8211; <\/strong>Our first two competitions are coming up! See Emily\u2019s emails with general information and the Rooms &amp; Rides forms for both the Carnegie Classic and OSU Dancesport Classic. Also, fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScyULAz5MgSHKp--k29E6eV5lg8CJG4MdxTKIxksHuadZv6nQ\/viewform?usp=header\">THIS FORM<\/a> if you haven\u2019t already to tell us what competitions you may be interested in! It is non-binding but it helps us budget so things can be cheaper for YOU!\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rec Sports Liability Waiver &#8211;<\/strong> Don\u2019t forget to fill out your annual <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSep2FpqSrkfTZjtCHm3J0j9KcllmbQQ--_cs7o_1MTrZf43zA\/viewform\">Liability Waiver for IMSB, Hadley, Sports Coliseum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ballroom Apparel Reviews &#8211; <\/strong>Do you have recommendations for ballroom apparel? Words of caution? Help your fellow dancers out and add them to <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Y-JyYXQC54-Tgj-Q6rOM4ClkngQ4mlaocH2gbdAmjMI\/edit?usp=sharing\">this spreadsheet<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partner Search &#8211; <\/strong>Looking for a partner? Look no further than the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1ASxgRjQP1mOqrlIKZS3b8eh3PCCZUj5hTl-9nbWYUYc\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Partner Search<\/span> Spreadsheet<\/a> for this semester!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save the Date &#8211; <\/strong>Ohio Star Ball: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Nov 21-22, 2026<\/span><strong> <\/strong>and<strong> <\/strong>The Arnold Dancesport Classic: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">March 6, 2027<\/span>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resources<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/16lHEcGNIaRwul1Tz3qqTjK2Hw5Uc_P0CsfTP5lIlYSs\/edit?usp=sharing\">Approved Teachers List<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recreation.umich.edu\/imsb-facility-schedules\/\">IMSB Facility Schedule<\/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:\/\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a reward for reading to the end of the WAG, I will tell you about the meaning and history of Labor Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your faithful president,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nelly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey y\u2019all, hope you survived the first week of school. 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