It looks like the weather is setting the mood for the first week of summer school at UBC. Where did the nice, sunny weather go?! Lost all my motivation to go to class…

Is summer over before it even begun? Well maybe in Vancouver (hopefully not), but it’s always summer in Hawaii (or so I heard)! Really want to go there for vacation. Maybe have a week of adventure with hiking, diving, surfing, volcano watching, and one week for relaxation on the beach or at a spa resort. Though if I had the money, I would prefer to fly to Maldives and chill in one of these summer resorts.

Maldives is one of my dream vacation spots. Another one would be at the Disneyworld Resort in Orlando. What’s your dream vacation? Haha let me know and maybe I can book a place for you. Or maybe you don’t like traveling and don’t mind staying in Vancouver? Even though the weather may be a little wacky here, there are lot’s to do in Vancouver as well. Like join a dance class…*hint, hint* UBCDC is holding one in the Fraser Fitness Ballroom next week. The good thing it’s indoors! Come join us rain (wind, snow, hail) or shine.
Be sure to look out for the other execs’ awesome blog posts coming up in the near future!

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US WHEN WE AREN’T IN CLASS OR DANCING:

1. The Dance Club office – SUB Room 241J (otherwise known as the Black-Hole)
2. SOHO Tea Room (after 10:00 PM, find us eating there)

CURIOUS AS TO WHY WE CALL THE DANCE CLUB OFFICE THE BLACK HOLE? BECAUSE THIS IS ALL WE DO IN THE OFFICE:

#1:

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From the lucky number one,

Melinda Yu

    - Bookings Representative

A DANCE CLUB FIRST-TIMER’S IMPRESSION OF EXECUTIVES DANCING:

WHAT WE ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE:

This year we have the largest number of executives in UBC Dance Club history with 20 outrageously attractive and friendly students who live and breathe the dance club amongst other involvements!  We will be your “go-to” people for general questions and suggestions throughout the year, so don’t hesitate to talk to us! Broken down into 11 males and 9 females (who ever said dancing was only for girls?) we have a crazy fetish for meeting new people, and we genuinely mean it in the most un-creepy way possible. We’ve made it slightly easier for you to stalk us (admit it, you were going to try and find us at some point on Facebook or LinkedIn anyways) by giving you some general information below, so read on!

Now that you know more about us, we want to learn who you are! Feel free to talk to us during classes or join us for late night noms at SOHO! Also, check out our individual profiles on the lovely tab above! Don’t forget to stay tuned for NEW blog posts every Wednesdays! Here’s a last little tidbit

 WHO WE THINK COULD PLAY “US” IF WE WERE IN A MOVIE
(some of us may need a reality check… or a mirror…)

Dance on Dance Clubbers!

Signing off,

UBC Dance Club Executives

Happy Mother’s Day to all the loving mothers out there; we hope you day was filled with special and relaxing moments. Starting next week, May 23rd, our Summer Dance Classes will begin and will run until June 24th. You don’t want to miss these valuable classes to brush up on your technique and keep you dancing throughout the summer. Another great opportunity in the summer is getting involved with Robson Summer Dance Series. If you are interested in volunteering please see the info below!

Keep dancing,
Stephanie LePage
Internal Vice President | UBC Dance Club 2013-2014

Summer Dance Classes with Zillion Wong

The perfect time to continue dancing and improving your technique before the start of classes in the fall. Classes will run from May 23rd to June 24th on Monday andThursday evenings from 8:30-10:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend these classes if you have had some ballroom experience (Newcomer classes are fine!). It will be held at Fraser Fitness Ballroom, 5780 Fraser Street, Vancouver. Don’t miss this chance for 10 dance classes for only $100 for students, $150 for UBC Alumni and returning members, or $180 for non-students! Drop-ins are welcome as always with $15 for students and $20 for non-students.

Robson Square Summer Dance Series

Robson Square Summer Dance Series, hosted by DanceSportBC, is looking for volunteers! DanceSportBC is a non-profit, volunteer run association that aims to promote amateur social and competitive ballroom dancing in BC. Robson Square Summer Dance Series has been running nearly very summer since 1981. The event is held every Friday night this year from June 28-August 30, 7:30-11:30pm. It is a free event open to everyone and includes a fee dance lesson, social dancing, and dance performances by some of the best dancers in BC. Volunteers for this event will have the opportunity to participate in these activities if they wish. Please email Grace volunteer.robson@hotmail.com for more information.

UBC Gala Ball is almost here! It is taking place March 9th and 10th at the Grand Ballroom in Richmond. Special discounted student spectator tickets are available for students who want to watch but not compete (see details below). For transportation, we have a shuttle bus from UBC to Grand Ballroom and back on Saturday, including a stop at Bridgeport (details below). It will be our most exciting event this year and we highly encourage everyone to attend, whether competing or not!

Cheers,

Tracey Hinder
Internal Vice-Preasident
UBCDC 2012-2013

Practice Rooms

If you’re looking to get in some final practice time before Gala, the following times have been booked in the SUB for practice!

March 5th | Room 207/209
5:00 – 8:00 PM

March 6th | Room 207/209
5:00 – 8:00 PM

March 7th | Room 214/216
5:00 – 8:00 PM

March 8th | Partyroom
5:00 – 6:30 PM

Shuttle Service

If you’ve been worried about how to get to the Grand Ballroom from UBC or from Canada Line, don’t worry! We are running a shuttle bus from UBC to Grand Ballroom on Saturday morning, and from Grand Ballroom to UBC on Saturday night. Both ways, it will make pick-ups/drop-offs at Bridgeport Station (a Canada Line station) as well.

The shuttle on UBC at 8:15am, and will also make pickups at Bridgeport Station.

There will also be a return trip leaving from the Grand Ballroom at 11:30PM on Saturday night, and returning to UBC. It will also stop at Bridgeport Station for drop-offs.

It will be $5 per trip and you need to sign up on the sheet outside our office and pay the fee before Friday evening. Very detailed maps and transit directions will be available on the website and also on our FB group so stay tuned!

Spectator Tickets

Any university or secondary school students who are not competing and would like to attend to watch can buy special discounted tickets, as long as they purchase by Friday evening! Spectator tickets are available for spectator-only seating and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis to students for $10 for the daytime and $20 for the nighttime. You must show your student card during time of purchase, no reservations. Only available until we fill up seating!

Please note that there is Newcomer D and Bronze are in Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre this week.

UBC Gala Ball is almost here! It is taking place March 9th and 10th at the Grand Ballroom in Richmond. If you are competing or want to watch, tickets are on sale now at the Dance Club office and also at the door. It will be our most exciting event this year and we highly encourage everyone to attend, whether competing or not!

The weekend after Gala Ball, March 16th, will be our Annual General Meeting. If you want to run for an executive position next year, clear your calendar for the 16th and sign up outside our office door!

Cheers,

Tracey Hinder
Internal Vice-Preasident
UBCDC 2012-2013

Level Evaluations

Members who wish to move up a level in UBC Dance Club next year will be required to perform the dances learned throughout the year for a short evaluation! Stay tuned – more information to come! Evaluations will take place at the end of March.

Island Fantasy Ball Discount for UBCDC Members

The 2013 Island Fantasy Ball is on April 20-21 in Nanaimo, BC and we have special prices for UBC Dance Club members!

1. Full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) admission with full buffet dinner on Saturday evening for $50
2. Full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) admission without dinner for $25

This discount is available to current UBCDC members who are also full-time students. Confirmation and payment must be received by March 15th, 2013. If you are interested, please email ivp@ubcdanceclub.com with names, emails, and number/type of tickets that you would like to purchase! You can find details of the competition at http://www.islandfantasyball.com.

Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) this year will be on Saturday, March 16th all day in the SUB Council Chambers. If you are interested in joining the executive for next year, please consider running for an executive position. All UBCDC Members are welcome to attend (please note that only current AMS members and UBCDC members have voting privileges) and vote for the executives next year. More details about nominations to come!

Calling for Honorary Member Nominations

An honorary member of the UBC Dance Club is recognized as an individual who is recognized for their outstanding services and/or monetary contributions to the club. As well, they are distinguished by their continued service to the organization even after leaving. You may nominate someone who is still currently in the UBC Dance Club, as long as they have clearly demonstrated going far above and beyond their responsibilities as part of the Club. A list of our current Honorary Members can be found here.

You may fill out the nomination form with another individual if you are unaware of some of the answers below. We ask that you please be as thorough as possible, so that the Executives have a better understanding of why someone deserves this distinguished title. As well, please do not assume that the Executives know the individual you are nominating.

The form can be found here.

The nomination period is open until March 10th at 11:59PM. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact president@ubcdanceclub.com.

Registration for UBC Gala Ball

Registration is now open for UBC Gala Ball! It’s UBC Dance Club’s annual competition that will take place in Richmond on March 9th and 10th. Tickets for spectators and competitors are on sale now – online, at our office, and at the door. For more details about the event, check out http://www.ubcdanceclub.com/gala/.

Upcoming Events

Save the date for more fun Dance Club events going on throughout the year!

The 51st Annual UBC Gala Ball – Saturday, March 9th – Sunday, March 10th, 2013 (all day)
Annual General Meeting – Saturday, March 16th (all day)

Please note that there is Newcomer D and Bronze are in Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre this week.

UBC Gala Ball is almost here! It is taking place March 9th and 10th at the Grand Ballroom in Richmond. If you are competing or want to watch, tickets are on sale now at the Dance Club office and also at the door. It will be our most exciting event this year and we highly encourage everyone to attend, whether competing or not!

The weekend after Gala Ball, March 16th, will be our Annual General Meeting. If you want to run for an executive position next year, clear your calendar for the 16th and sign up outside our office door!

Cheers,

Tracey Hinder
Internal Vice-Preasident
UBCDC 2012-2013

Level Evaluations

Members who wish to move up a level in UBC Dance Club next year will be required to perform the dances learned throughout the year for a short evaluation! Stay tuned – more information to come! Evaluations will take place at the end of March.

Island Fantasy Ball Discount for UBCDC Members 

The 2013 Island Fantasy Ball is on April 20-21 in Nanaimo, BC and we have special prices for UBC Dance Club members!

1. Full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) admission with full buffet dinner on Saturday evening for $50
2. Full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) admission without dinner for $25

This discount is available to current UBCDC members who are also full-time students. Confirmation and payment must be received by March 15th, 2013. If you are interested, please email ivp@ubcdanceclub.com with names, emails, and number/type of tickets that you would like to purchase! You can find details of the competition at http://www.islandfantasyball.com.

Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) this year will be on Saturday, March 16th all day in the SUB Council Chambers. If you are interested in joining the executive for next year, please consider running for an executive position. All UBCDC Members are welcome to attend (please note that only current AMS members and UBCDC members have voting privileges) and vote for the executives next year. More details about nominations to come!

Calling for Honorary Member Nominations

Registration for UBC Gala Ball

Registration is now open for UBC Gala Ball! It’s UBC Dance Club’s annual competition that will take place in Richmond on March 9th and 10th. Tickets for spectators and competitors are on sale now – online, at our office, and at the door. For more details about the event, check out http://www.ubcdanceclub.com/gala/.

Upcoming Events

Save the date for more fun Dance Club events going on throughout the year!

The 51st Annual UBC Gala Ball – Saturday, March 9th – Sunday, March 10th, 2013 (all day)
Annual General Meeting – Saturday, March 16th (all day)