Formation Dancesport UBC

 
 
Do you love Latin Ballroom dancing? Are you looking to improve your skills? If it is, then this is the class for you!

FDSUBC is pleased to announce the first class in our Latin Technique series of the first term, featuring our new technique coach, Dimitrij Mikulich!

The finer points of all 5 international style Latin dances will be covered throughout the term, including Chachacha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble, and Jive.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 8:30-10pm in the partyroom each week. Our class will be limited to 30 people to maintain quality of instruction, so don't hesitate! You may sign up for the class packages on the first day of classes. Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes early to register.

FDSUBC 2009/2010 Latin Technique Class Package Pricing

AMS Students - (current AMS student card required)
Term 1 or 2 only - (8 classes) = $80
Terms 1 & 2 - (16 classes) = $130
Drop-in - $12

Non-AMS Students
Term 1 or 2 only - (8 classes) = $100
Terms 1 & 2 - (16 classes) = $160
Drop-in - $15

Dimitrij is the 2005 North German Latin Champion and has placed as high as 36th at the prestigious Blackpool Dancesport Festival in amateur latin, so you won't want to miss it!
 
 
We are pleased to announce that classes with Dimitrij Mikulich, our new Latin Technique coach, have begun! To kick things off, FDSUBC is offering a ONE TIME ONLY $8 DROP-IN!on:

When: Wednesday, September 16th
Time: 8:30-10pm
Place: UBC Student Union Building (Partyroom)

This is a one time event only, so come try it out! Regular technique classes start on October 7th, 2009. You will have a chance to sign up for our class packages on that day.

FDSUBC 2009/2010 Latin Technique Class Package Pricing

AMS Students
- (current AMS student card required)
  Term 1 or 2 only - (8 classes) = $80
  Terms 1 & 2 - (16 classes) = $130
  Drop-in - $12

Non-AMS Students
 
Term 1 or 2 only - (8 classes) = $100
  Terms 1 & 2 - (16 classes) = $160

  Drop-in - $15

Dimitrij is the 2005 German National Champion and has placed as high as 36th at the prestigious Blackpool Dancesport Festival in Amateur Latin.
 
 
Hello Everyone!

We are thrilled to announce Round 2 of the FDSUBC auditions for the 2009/2010 season! The audition will be held on the following:

Date: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Place: UBC (room TBA)
Who: Everyone is welcome to attend, especially those who missed the first auditions. Those who attended the audition back in July, but did not receive a spot on the team, come back and try again!

Conditionally accepted team members must attend.
We are currently looking to select an additional 5 girls and 6 guys, so if you love dancing and want to experience what it's like to be dancing on a team, then come out to the FDSUBC auditions Round 2!
 
 

Thank you to everyone who showed up to our auditions! They ran very smoothly and we had a lot of fun. Viktor tested the men's coordination and synchronicity while providing comic relief for the girls by having all the guys link arms and perform a travelling kickline to samba music, while Dimitrij challenged all of us with a surprise Hiphop routine.

Notifications have been sent out to all the dancers who attended. 

If you were not able to make it to the audition, there will be a 2nd audition taking place within the next 3-4 weeks. Stay tuned! 

 
 

The audition will be ONE day only! Rather than have everyone come in on two separate days, the audition will take place on the 23rd only.

Please bring jazz shoes if you have them, or latin shoes if you do not. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing. Please wear pants as your fiexbility will be tested.

 
 

FDSUBC is holding auditions for the upcoming 2009/2010 season. We have a lot of great things planned; including performances, competitions, fundraisers, retreats, and even travelling!

The goal of the team this year will be to train hard, improve, have fun, and compete at the *Dance by the Shore* collegiate dance competition in San Diego at the beginning of March.

Of course great plans need great people to make them happen, so come out for auditions and be part of the team!

The audition will consists of two separate days.

DAY ONE:
July 21st - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Everyone will do some basic technique for warm up and then learn a short routine choreographed by the coach.

DAY TWO:
July 23rd - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Everyone will again do some basic technique for warm up and then perform the routines they previously learned, which will be evaluated by the coach. A questionnaire will also be given.

We are looking for 8 to 10 talented couples to complete our team. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the club. Hope to see all of you there!

 
 

Making sure that everyone is on the same page, the auditions that were set for the end of April will be postponed.
Thank you very much for your support! Please email if you have any questions or concerns.

 
 

It's nearing IFB and the proposed audition dates. We are still in the process of finding a coach and as auditions need to be fair, the exec have decided that auditions will only happen if it is judged by the coach themselves. That being said, we will shift the dates of the auditions as necessary.

We will keep this website updated with the latest audition information. Please email if you have any questions. ubcformation@gmail.com

Thanks!

 
 

Just a reminder that there are info sessions about auditions and what it is like to be on the team this week.

There will be one tomorrow (thursday) April 2nd from 1-2pm in SUB 42V in the basement. If you can't make it email us anytime at ubcformation@gmail.com and definitely check out the Formation Team Handout.

Mark this on your calendar!
First round of auditions are:
On April 28th from 7:30-8:30 in SUB Rm. 214/216
AND May 1st from 7:30-9:00pm in SUB Ballroom.

The first session is a routine lesson and the second session is the performance audition portion. Please come to both sessions.

 
 

Also new in the month of March are the opportunities to coach with Formation Dancesport UBC. There are 3 positions availabe: formation team coach, performance class coach, and technique class coach.

If you are interested, or know someone who is, don't be shy - forward this page to them. Check out "coaching opportunities" for more information on the job descriptions and how to apply.

 

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