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EventSwing Jam Fall 2009Join us for a wonderful night of swing dancing! Tim Gill All-Stars Big Band will be performing live for your dancing pleasure 9pm-12am! Lesson 8pm-9pm (Newcomer, Beginning, Intermediate) FREE! ($2 donation suggested so we can do this in the spring too) Start Time: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:00pm
Submitted by Paul Roach on Thu, 2009-11-05 20:10. categories [ ]
Claremont Dance Festival 2009The Claremont Dance Festival brings together Southern-California dancers for Social Dancing, Competitions, and Lessons. Showcasing top professionals and the internationally renowned Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company. The 2009 Claremont Dance Festival offers the following events (prices): Dance Lessons
Starting Friday morning, everyone is invited to take any of the awesome dance lessons being offered as part of the dance festival. Lessons will be available for all levels, and in a number of different dance styles. Classes are typically taught by company-trained dancers as well as top professionals from LA. Class list and schedule.
The Annual Black and White BallFacebook
A spectacular benefit gala held in the historic Edmunds Ballroom at Pomona College. Featuring a local, community organized "Dancing with the Stars" and performances by the internationally recognized Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company, including the new Michael Jackson tribute Latin Medley. A complimentary Waltz Lesson is also included.
The Collegiate ShowdownFacebook
A Dancesport competition catered to collegiate competitors. Featuring a focus on Newcomer - Gold events and demonstrations by top professionals, Collegiate Dancesport Competitors will compete to be seen at the Collegiate Showdown.
Intercollegiate Dance PartyFacebook
Come join your fellow collegiate dance aficionados for a night of mischief and revelry. Wind down after hard day of competition and blow off steam getting to know your peers and their steamy dance moves! (steam not provided)
Submitted by Paul Roach on Tue, 2009-11-03 23:37. categories [ ]
Event Information - 1st Annual Winter Collegiate ShowdownPreliminary ScheduleThis schedule has been modified as of November 8th. Please check back often for updated information. We suggest being ready at least 30 minutes before your event is scheduled to begin. 8:00 am Doors Open 9:00 American Smooth Syllabus 10:30 International Standard Syllabus 12:00 pm American Rhythm Syllabus 1:30 Lunch Break 2:15 International Latin Syllabus 4:00 Nightclub/Freestyle Open Events 5:30 Dinner break 6:30 Multi-Dance Events (Smooth, Standard, Rhythm, and Latin) 9:00 Professional Showcases 10:00 Intercollegiate Dance Party in Edmunds Ballroom
Rules and RegulationsEvent Policies
Eligibility Requirements
Attire and Costumes
You may download a copy of these Rules and Regulations here.
Spectator FeesSpectator fees cover entrance to the entire Showdown event. All students, with valid Student ID: $2 at the door
General Admission: $10 at the door
VendorsThe Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company is excited that the following vendors will be attending this year's Winter Collegiate Showdown. These vendors will be selling ballroom dance shoes, apparel, costumes, and jewelry that you may purchase at the event.
The vendors that will be coming to our event include:
Razzle Dazzle Dance Shoes and Apparel - Ballroom Dance Shoes, Apparel, Costumes, Jewelry
Website: http://www.razzledazzleshoe.com/
Address: 1445 Spruce St. Riverside, CA
Description: Razzle Dazzle Dance Shoes and Apparel offers a wide selection of ballroom dance apparel and accessories including: Competition Apparel Accessories, Men's Dancewear, Men's Shoes, Women's Dancewear, Women's Shoes, practice wear, Dance Shoes, and jewelry.
Wedding Sparkles - Costume and Rhinestone Jewelry
Online Store: http://www.weddingsparkles.com/
Description: We are dedicated to providing the best costume jewelry selection. We offer a wide variety of styles and price-ranges for Faux Pearl Wedding Sets (both Silver-Plated and Gold-Plated), Rhinestone Sets, Crystal Sets, Tiaras, Toe Rings, Anklets, Bracelets, Earrings, and other related items.
Champion Dance Shoes - Ballroom Dance Shoes
Website: http://www.championdanceshoes.com/
Description: As the largest and oldest importer of fine quality ballroom dance shoes, we are distributors of major manufacturing companies such as Werner Kern, Diamant, and Dance Naturals Di San Marco. We offer the perfect dance shoes for ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing or tango dancing. We also stock many fine accessories including steel and suede brushes, shoe bags, suede soles and heel protectors.
Submitted by Jeffrey Lin on Mon, 2009-07-06 01:09. categories [ ]
Registration InformationRegistration InformationMail-in registration is available now.
Please mail registration fees and forms to:
Lauren Kinrich
CCBDC Competition Coordinator
170 E. 6th Street, Box 182 Claremont, CA 91711
Registration Deadlines
November 13th: Mail-in pre-registration must be postmarked by this day.
December 5th: Day of the competition and late registration deadline.
You can register at the door, but pre-registration is encouraged.
Couples Registration Fees
Early registration: $20 per person
Late registration or registration at the door: $30 per person
Claremont Colleges early registration: $15 per person
Claremont Colleges late registration or registration at the door: $25 per person
Competitor fees allow individuals to enter into an unlimited number of events subject to level eligibility. See Rules and Regulations on our Event Information page for more information.
Formation Team Registration Information
All formation teams must have their registration postmarked by November 13th.
Formation team registration will only be done through Mail-In Registration.
For scheduling purposes, please alert our competition coordinator to your intent to enter a formation routine as soon as possible by e-mailing us at competiton@claremontballroom.org
Include in this e-mail:
Coach/contact’s name, phone number, and e-mail address
Name of club/studio/school
Name of formation routine Length of formation routine
List of first and last names of all formation routine dancers
Which of these dancers will also be competing in individual events
Formation Team Fees:
For each person on formation team ONLY dancing formation: $8
For each person on formation team ALSO competing in other events: $0 (individual competitor fees cover the formation team event)
Please mail registration fees and forms to:
Lauren Kinrich
CCBDC Competition Coordinator
170 E. 6th Street, Box 182
Claremont, CA 91711
You can download a PDF of this Registratrion Information here.
Submitted by Jeffrey Lin on Mon, 2009-07-06 00:46. categories [ ]
Spring Concert 2009: Made Modern
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The Ballroom Dance Team, comprised of about 90 dancers and five staff, puts on the spring dance concert each year in the beginning of May. This year, 35 routines showcased international latin and standard dances, as well as some of the more well known street dances including salsa, lindy hop, and west coast swing. This year’s concert theme, "Made Modern," started as a way of connecting the experiences of the audience and the dancers – the opening section of the concert featured 1920’s-era ballroom pieces alternating with solo pieces in the modern style. "I wanted to give both dancers and audience a sense of history and perspective, and also to let each into the shoes of the other as much as possible," said Paul Roach, director of CCBDC. "In the process, I ended up creating a historical perspective that I decided to run with and expand into a theme with skits and references to origins of American social dance." Jenny Lin, Pomona ’07, thought it worthwhile to see the two styles contrasted, even while connecting more with the current style of ballroom dancing. "It was cutesy," she said of the older style of dancing, which in her opinion required less refined technique and execution. Another Claremont Colleges student who came to see the concert shared Lin’s preference for the contemporary routines. "I thought it was well done, and showcased how ballroom dancing isn’t just the dead pomp of the dancing world, and is very much alive today," said James Tran, Pomona ’07. "I enjoyed how they incorporated modern dance and some hip hop aspects into the choreography." Both Lin and Tran are active members of Claremont’s dancing community, and regularly attend social dance events put on by CCBDC. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the older demographic of concert viewers derived more amusement from watching the older style of dancing, as well as from the dancing puns that were liberally scattered throughout the opening skits. According to Paulina Sanchez, Scripps ’10, any method of engaging the audience is desirable. "Whenever they’re here clapping, that’s good," she said. Sanchez danced in a waltz routine in the concert. One part of concert remained the same. Despite the stress and lengthy rehearsals of the week leading up to the performance, once the time arrived "it was more of a ‘let’s enjoy this’ feeling," Sanchez said. Perhaps this, even more so than the "Made Modern" theme, was instrumental in captivating the audience. "A show isn’t made by the choreography, but by the enthusiasm of its dancers, and it really showed in the concert," Tran said. "They enjoyed dancing, and it was enjoyable to watch." 
Submitted by Sarah Higley on Wed, 2009-06-03 15:28. categories [ ]
1st Annual Winter Collegiate ShowdownThe Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company is proud to be hosting our 1st annual intercollegiate dancesport competition on December 5th, 2009!The competition is open to all amateur dancers regardless of college affiliation or age. Singles and multi-dance events in both International and American styles at all levels will be offered, as well as formation team events. Come join us in Claremont, CA, for the dancesport event of the season. Registration is now available!
Submitted by Paul Roach on Sat, 2009-05-30 12:47. categories [ ]
Ballroom Dance Concert 2009
The Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company proudly presents its annual Spring Concert. This year, we explore the contrast between our roots as Ballroom dancers and the modern context we find ourselves in: "Made Modern." A 90 minute dance spectacular, this concert features our award-winning performance and competition routines from the entire year, including classic and beautiful Ballroom pieces, steamy Latin pieces, and a few cute Swing, Polka, Disco, and Two-step pieces to round out your experience. A company of over 90 dancers, the Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company prides itself on quality performances and routines you'll never forget. The 2009 Concert will be held for 3 days only at Big Bridges Auditorium on Pomona College:
Tickets are $10 for seniors, students, and employees of the Claremont Colleges, and $15 for general admission. Group ticket prices are also available. Tickets can be purchased from ticketmaster.com, the Big Bridges Box Office, or from a member of the dance company. We hope you will join us for what promises to be an amazing event. For more information regarding this event feel free to email concert@claremontballroom.org. If you wish to invite friends or family using Facebook, please visit our Facebook event. If you are interested in commemorating a dancer or purchasing an advertisement in our Concert Program, view our advertising information.
Submitted by Paul Roach on Fri, 2009-05-01 01:00. categories [ ]
Claremont Spring Dance FestivalThe Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company is proud to present its second dance festival of the year! After our successful Claremont Dance Festival in the fall we were overwhelmed by requests to do something similar this spring. The event will take place April 3rd and 4th with classes during the day and events at night. Friday night will be a SALSA NIGHT, featuring a lesson from 8-9 and dancing from 9-12, including some salsa in the rueda (circle dancing) style which will be taught earlier that day. Saturday night will be the annual SWING JAM, featuring a LIVE BAND and a lesson at 8, dancing 9-12. The weekend will have a bigger focus on the classes and parties and less on performances by the company. For those, come to our spring Concert May 1st-3rd! The tentative class schedule (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): April 3rd:
April 4:
Note: All events will be held at Platt Center (HMC) unless noted otherwise. Classes: $2 each Bring money to the parties for the raffle where you can win CCBDC concert tickets, Motley coupons, and a dance shoe bag! CCBDC concert tickets will also be on sale!
Submitted by Paul Roach on Wed, 2009-03-25 14:05. categories [ ]
Claremont Spring Dance FestivalYou asked for it, so we're giving it to you - more of your favorite kind of fun, now in the Spring! The Claremont Spring Dance Festival! 1:15pm 2:15pm 3:15pm 4:15pm Starting at 8pm with an hour-long lesson (beginning, intermediate, and advanced), the night will conclude with an all out Salsa Fest! (Social Dancing 9pm-12am) Bring your dance shoes and come heat it up! April 4th 10am 11am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm Starting with a series of lessons at 8pm, the night will conclude with Swing Jam! (social dancing 9pm-12am) Bring your funk and energy and come swing out!
Submitted by Paul Roach on Wed, 2009-03-25 14:04. categories [ ]
Salsa Party this Friday 9/12/2008
Visit the Official Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company Facebook group for more information. Questions? E-mail the Salsa and Social Dance Coordinators.
Submitted by Paul Roach on Mon, 2008-09-08 13:41. categories [ ]
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