Class Announcements for Week 15 - Week of January 19th, 2025
A Big Thank You to Our New Executive Team!
We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who stepped up to fill key executive roles for the upcoming year. We're excited to work together as a team and continue making this season a success.
Please join us in warmly welcoming the following individuals to their new positions:
Corey W & Rheanne H – IMALs
Patrick S & Tamara P – GMAL
Lorraine P – Volunteer Coordinator
Darren P – Financial Officer
We’re excited to continue building our team and are still on the lookout for a Social Coordinator to join us! If you're interested in playing a key role in shaping our future events, we'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to us at info@uofsbdc.com with any questions or for more details about the position. We’re happy to provide more information and look forward to connecting with you!
Thank you all for your dedication and support as we work together to make our club the best it can be!
A Note for Footwear - Snow/Ice Edition
With the snowy season continuing to grace our city, consequently, it is imperative that we prepare ourselves with warm footwear, such as boots and shoes, to tackle the cold weather. As a friendly reminder to our dancers, we ask that you please ensure you have a clean and dry pair of shoes to change into before attending classes to prevent wet and muddy floors. By doing so, we can maintain the cleanliness and safety of our dance floors. Your mutual effort and attention to this matter are greatly appreciated.
A Gentle Reminder - Club Policy on Use of Scented Products
Many people are extremely sensitive to perfumes, colognes, aftershaves, and other scented products. We want dancing to be a safe, comfortable and fun experience for everyone! Therefore we ask that dancers please do not wear scented products at any time during classes or dances.
Reading Week Break
Just a reminder that there will be no classes held from February 16th to 22rd for the reading week break. Classes will resume on the week of February 23rd.
Winter Warm Up - February 15th, 2025 - Tickets Coming Soon!
Experience elegance and enchantment at our upcoming semi-formal ballroom dance Winter Warm-Up, this year with the theme "Dressed to Dance: Couples Through Time."
The event is scheduled to take place on February 15th, 2025 at TCU Place. Registration is now open from January 26th to February 9th—only two short weeks to get your tickets, so be sure not to delay! You will be able to conveniently purchase tickets online at the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dancing website.
7:30 PM — Doors Open
8:00 PM — Dance until midnight
Experience a night of refined elegance, where the dance floor becomes a tapestry, bringing the charm of different eras to life, backed with timeless melodies weaving the past into the present. While costumes inspired by iconic couples from various times are warmly welcomed, they’re completely optional. Whether you decide to embody a Victorian duo, a glamorous 1920s flapper pair, or a contemporary ballroom couple, each choice will contribute to the wonderful atmosphere of the night as we dance through history and experience the vibrant styles of each era manifested in a harmonious amalgamation.
Ticket prices are:
$45.00 General Public
$30.00 Members
$25.00 Student Members
Please buy your tickets online in advance if possible - this helps us plan the event! Paying at the door (by cash) will cost $5.00 additional and will only be available for the first hour after doors open.
Save the Date - Rhumba Workshop - March 1, 2025
Mark your calendars for the Club's Term 2 Member's Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2025. We are excited about this event and will share more details in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! The focus of the workshop will be Rhumba.
Later that evening, join us for the Monthly Dance, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Trinity Orthodox Church Hall. It’s the perfect opportunity to practice the steps you learned during the workshop!
Admission to the monthly dance is $10 for members and $15 for non-members, payable by cash at the door. Please remember to bring your membership number and wear clean, non-marking shoes.
Last Call for Dance Team Registration (Intermediate and Advanced Classes)
The member performance dance team is returning in Term Two, performing in our upcoming anniversary celebration for the club! The dance this term will be a medley.
Join us for registration on Wednesday, the 15th at Trinity Hall, beginning at 8pm. The class fee is $90, and you'll also need to purchase tickets for Dancero when they become available.
The Performance Class is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn new choreography that will be showcased at our term-end dinner dance. This class will introduce you to new moves not offered in the regular class curriculum that you can use on the social dance floor. It will also elevate your dance technique and teach you how to add a little flair to your steps.
If you want to be a part of making our Anniversary Term End celebration truly sparkle, be sure to reserve your spot!
Free Practice Sessions for Members
We offer free practice sessions that are open to all members of the Club. These sessions are inclusive and suitable for individuals of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join! Plus, there will always be an instructor available to assist you with any questions you may have. We can't wait to see you there!
Term Two Practice Sessions:
- Mondays - 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM at Grosvenor Park United Church
- Wednesdays - 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM at St. Joseph’s Hall
- Wednesdays - 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM at Nutana Legion (For Beginner and Beginner Plus only)
These sessions are on a drop-in basis, so no prior registration is required. Come practice, improve, and enjoy dancing in a supportive and relaxed environment!
Never Miss a Beat – or a Name – With Our New Tags!
You may have noticed executives and instructors wearing their shiny new engraved name tags with the club logo on it.
These name tags come with a magnetic back, so they won't leave any pin holes in your clothes, and the strong magnets ensure they stay securely in place while you dance.
We're excited to share that you can now order your very own engraved name tags featuring our club logo! They're available for just $10.00 each, including tax.
You can order yours by clicking here!