Last updated on: September 1, 2024
If you are interested in learning ballroom dance, we are the club for you! No partner or prior dancing background required. We welcome members at any level!
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Illini Union Courtyard Happenings | Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 PM
We will be performing and teaching an introductory lesson in the Illini Union Courtyard on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:00 PM! Join us to learn about the ballroom team, talk to our members, and learn about our upcoming events. No previous experience, dance partner, or special attire required. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, so grab a friend and come check it out!
2024 Fall Classes | Sunday Evenings at 7:00 PM
We will offer coach led classes on Sunday night 7-10pm alongside student-led classes on Tuesday night 7-10pm and open practice space Thursday night 7-10pm during the semester. Bring your friends and join us!
Please see our calendar for specific schedule and check out our Fall 2024 page for more information.
Schedule
Please check the team’s Google Calendar for specific time and location for each day.
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Apple Calendar Subscription Link
Apple users can subscribe to the team’s calendar using this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/illinidance%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
Google Calendar Subscription Link
Google users can subscribe to the team’s calendar using this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=aWxsaW5pZGFuY2VAZ21haWwuY29t
A few quick facts about the team
- We are a mix of students and community members (mostly students), who dance Ballroom dances: Standard, Smooth, Latin, and Rhythm. Collectively, these four styles of competitive partner dancing are called “DanceSport.”
- In addition to our classes taught by Alex Tecza and Kato Lindholm, we have regular dance practices and social events throughout the semester.
- We also travel around the Midwest to participate in competitions with other university ballroom teams.