2008-2009 Classes Announced

The UML Ballroom Club and Campus Recreation Center are proud to announce two ballroom classes for the general public starting this fall: the Beginner Class and, for the first time, an Intermediate Class. These classes are open to all and usually fill up fast, so register early!

Schedule

Dance classes begin for the Fall semester on  Thursday, September 25, 2008, and go to November 13, 2008.

All classes are on Thursday evenings.

Beginner Class

This 8-week beginner dance program is designed to introduce you to some popular
ballroom dance styles.  A different style will be covered each
week.  This program will be held on Thursday evenings in Studio 1
from 6:30-7:30pm, starting September 25th through November 13th.  No partner
needed
.  Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by September 25th! 

Intermediate Class

This 8-week intermediate dance program is designed to challenge
participants who have mastered the beginner class. A different style will be
covered each week. Focus will be on technique and the lead-follow
relationship as new steps are explored.  This program will be held on Thursday evenings in Studio 2
from  7-8pm, starting September 25th through November 13th.  No partner
needed
.  Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by September 25th!

Club Schedule, Fall 2008

Welcome back! For all existing club members, our first practice is Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 6:30pm. Practices are Thursdays and Sunday from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Come dance all the rust off the gears, and be ready for the class and the competitive season!

Dancing With the Lowell Stars

Club with the DWTLS Trophy

Summertime!

We have a lot going on this summer.

June 7, 2008 is Dancing With the Lowell Stars to benefit Shedd Park

UMass Lowell Ballroom Dance Club is donating time and expertise to train and partner with the "Stars" of Lowell. For more information, see their poster at http://www.friendsofsheddpark.com/cotillion2008.htm

Summer Beginner Ballroom Class will be starting soon!

Yes, we are running a summer edition of our popular Beginner Ballroom class. Stay tuned for the dates! The class will take place at the Campus Recreation Center in Lowell, and will be six weeks, one night per week.

Dancing With The UML Stars in UML e-News

The Ballroom Dance Club will bring TV to UMass Lowell reality with the first-ever Dancing with the UML Stars. On Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m., 12 faculty and staff members will pair with club veterans and perform the six major ballroom dances in the Cumnock Hall Auditorium. The event is free to students and all the proceeds will go to UML’s Relay for Life.

You can read the full story on the eNews site.

 

Holy Cross Pictures are up

BJ and Kat at Holy Cross

The pictures taken by our good friend Sean Donovan as well by our own Anshuman have been added to the gallery.

Results will be up soon!

Check out the gallery here!

BU Results and Pictures

BU Comp John and Michelle
Results are up on the Event Page.

Pictures are up in the Gallery.

Harvard Invitational 08

On March 8th and 9th, 2008, Harvard will hold the 17th Annual Harvard Invitational. Dancers who participated at the Harvard Beginners Compeition in 2007 will recieve half off their fees.

Events:

  • American Newcomer: Foxtrot and Swing
  • American Bronze: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing
  • American Silver: Waltz/Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha/Rumba, Swing

 

Super Session 2008: Valentine's Swing Dance Extravaganza

The Love Dogs
The Leominster High School Marching Band presents a night of Swing & Jazz with The Love Dogs, one of Boston's best and hottest Swing and R&B bands.

Holy Cross Ballroom Competition

On Saturday, February 23, 2008, The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA will hold it's ninth annual Ballroom Dance competition.

The University of Massachusetts at Lowell