Announcements: Week 1 (September 7–13, 2025)

🌟 This Week’s Highlights 

  • ✅ Classes Begin! Welcome back to dance—remember clean, non-marking shoes & no scented products.
  • 🕛 Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept 19 (midnight).
  • 💃 September Monthly Dance: Saturday, Sept 20 | 7–10 PM | Trinity Orthodox Church Hall | $10 members / $15 non-members.
  • 🏆 Dance Team Registration (Foxtrot): Wednesday, Sept 17 | 8:15 PM | Trinity Orthodox Church Hall.
  • 🕺 Practice Sessions Start: Week 2 (Sept 15) | Mondays at Grosvenor Park UC | 7:45–8:45 PM.
  • 🙌 Volunteer Opportunities: Term 1 Workshop (Oct 11) & Harvest Swing Dance (Oct 25).

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Welcome to Our Club

We’re so excited to kick off another year of dancing with you at the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dancing Club! Whether you’re brand new or have been with us for years, we’re thrilled you’re here.

Ballroom dancing is for everyone—no partner or experience needed. Our classes are all about learning new moves, meeting new people, and having fun.

A few quick reminders:

  • Bring clean shoes: Please wear clean, non-marking shoes indoors only. This keeps the floor safe for everyone (and helps your dance shoes last longer!).
  • Skip the scents: Some members are sensitive to perfumes and colognes, so please avoid wearing them to class.
  • Our instructors are volunteers: They’re here because they love dance and want to share it with you. Be kind and patient—with yourself and with others.
  • Missed a class? Don’t stress! Just jump back in next week. Instructors can help you catch up, and you’ll keep learning as you go.

Volunteering with the Club

Our club runs on volunteer power, and we’d love your help! Volunteers pitch in with setup, registration, decorating, and making events extra welcoming.

Upcoming volunteer opportunities:

  • Term 1 Workshop – Saturday, October 11 at Lakeview Church Gym
  • Harvest Swing Dance – Saturday, October 25

Volunteer perks:

  • 6+ hours = early class registration plus a free monthly dance ticket
  • Sometimes we have surprise bonus perks too!

👉 Want to join in? Email volunteer@uofsbdc.com.

Creating a Safe Space

Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at our events. The U of S BDC has a Harassment Policy to make sure our community is welcoming and inclusive.

If you ever feel uncomfortable:

We take all concerns seriously—your comfort, safety and enjoyment are our top priorities.

Membership Cards

Your membership card is your key to club activities. It confirms your registration and provides quick access to:

  • Weekly classes
  • Monthly dances
  • Workshops and special events

Distribution: Cards will be handed out in classes within the first couple of weeks.

Class Transfers

Need to switch to another class time or level? We get it! Sometimes life happens or a different class time or level works better. Transfers are possible, but subject to both executive and instructor approval.

Key notes:

  • To request a transfer, complete the form on our website.
  • Moving down a level? That’s okay—but please note that refunds aren’t available for level changes.

Staying Connected

We post announcements and event details regularly on our digital platforms:

Registration Reminder

Haven’t registered yet? You still have time!
Online registration closes Friday, September 19 at midnight.

September Monthly Dance

Join us for the first monthly dance of the first term!

  • Saturday, September 20, 2025
  • 7:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Trinity Orthodox Church Hall
  • $10 for members | $15 for non-members 

Please remember  and clean, non-marking shoes. We also reccommend a water bottle as dancing can be thirsty work!

Practice Sessions

Practice makes progress! These casual sessions are a perfect way to review what you’ve learned in class and build confidence on the dance floor.

Practice sessions are free for all members and open to all levels. and give you a chance to practice what you’ve learned in class in a relaxed, social setting. No registration required—just drop in.

Starting Week 2 (September 15–19, 2025):

  • Mondays at Grosvenor Park United Church | 7:45 – 8:45 PM

Volunteer Lead/Follow Program

To help keep our classes balanced, we sometimes need extra leads or follows. If you’d like to help out, sign up through the form on our website

👉 Assignments are based on your availability and instructor needs. More info: uofsbdc.com

Executive Positions Open

Interested in helping shape the future of the club? Consider joining our executive team!

We are currently recruiting for:

  • Financial Officer – Manages budgets, payments, and banking
  • Member at Large – Helps coordinate registration, workshops, and events

👉 If you’d like to learn more, please contact the club president at president@uofsbdc.ca.

Dance Team Registration (Intermediate & Advanced Members)

The Performance Dance Team is returning for Term 1! This is a great opportunity to improve your skills and perform in front of an audience.

Registration details:

  • Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 8:15 PM
  • Trinity Orthodox Church Hall
  • Style: Foxtrot

About the performance class:

  • Runs for one term only
  • Teaches choreography to be performed at the term-end dinner dance "Mistletoes"
  • Includes technique and styling not covered in regular classes
  • A fun way to add flair to your dancing while building confidence