{"id":6583,"date":"2026-09-14T00:55:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T04:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.michiganballroomteam.com\/?p=6583"},"modified":"2026-09-14T00:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T04:55:59","slug":"9-14-2026-week-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.michiganballroomteam.com\/?p=6583","title":{"rendered":"9\/14\/2026 Week at a Glance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hey y\u2019all, welcome to our newcomers who just recently joined! Here are some updates for the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free Newcomer Lessons &#8211; <\/strong>Lessons are 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, with a special treat on that last Thursday!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dues &#8211; <\/strong>Dues are $65 this semester, that covers two newcomer lessons, access to practice space, and invitations to our parties! Speaking of, the first party will be on September 26th, 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 <strong>THIS SUNDAY 9\/20 <\/strong>from 3-5pm in IMSB Multipurpose A, and we have the room from 1-3pm for open practice beforehand. This means that there will be no lesson on Sunday 9\/20. Returning members have received 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. We\u2019re also doing <strong>Theme Weeks<\/strong> now! This week\u2019s costume theme is hats!\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>Carpool Spreadsheet 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>! The deadline has been EXTENDED to <strong>Tuesday 9\/15<\/strong> at midnight<strong> PLEASE<\/strong>.<\/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 by Friday 9\/18, whether or not you need a ride.\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>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>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\">Partner Search Spreadsheet<\/a> for this semester!<\/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>Save the Date<\/strong><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>Ohio Star Ball: Nov 21-22, 2026<strong> <\/strong>and<strong> <\/strong>The Arnold Dancesport Classic: March 6, 2027!<\/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 all about tryouts and how they work!<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey y\u2019all, welcome to our newcomers who just recently joined! 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