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EventTeam TryoutsThis Wednesday (9/19) the Claremont Colleges Ballroom Company will be hosting try-outs for students who are interested in joining the ballroom team. Tryouts will begin at 10pm in the Edmunds Ballroom, and students should be prepared to dance a cha-cha. Monday (9/17) there will be an optional cha-cha review session 10-11 in the ballroom for anyone who wants to practice dancing and get feedback from members of team. Unlike past semesters, the team is looking to take on a large number of new members – perhaps as many as 30 or 40 new people. There are spaces for members with all levels of commitment. So if you have any interest in joining team PLEASE come out, we need you!
Submitted by Ben Jencks on Mon, 2007-09-17 14:23. categories [ ]
Salsa Party SuccessfulOn Friday, September 14th, Claremont McKenna’s McKenna Auditorium was hot and crowded with dancing students and booming music. Though from the outside this sounded like any typical party night, inside a whole different set of moves were in progress. Red cups attempted to camouflage the revolution in process, but thirsty students preferred cold H20, preferring to keep their senses about them as they moved to the hot and sultry latin sounds of the Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company’s (CCBDC) opening Salsa and Social dance. Spins, twirls, and dips covered the floor as students put their new (or old) dance skills to use. Social Dance SuggestionsAs part of the Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company's 2006-2007 plan of action, we've been working on community outreach programs that include, but are not limited to, Dancing with the Claremont Stars, CCBDC Parties and Performances, regular Social Dances, Salsa Club, Lindy, the Social Dance Digester, and free, student-taught technique classes. While we've been impressed and surprised by the success that these efforts have enjoy, we're looking for ways to make the program even better! If you have any ideas on how to make any of these events more enjoyable and accessible, or even ideas for new events, please comment here!
Submitted by Paul Roach on Fri, 2007-03-09 12:04. categories [ ]
UCSD Dance by the Shores
The UCSD competition attracted a wide range of collegiate competitors: UCSD, Arizona State, Stanford, Berkely, and Utah State were among the teams that attended. Despite the much larger size of many of these universities and their respective teams, the CCBDC had a very competitive showing. Can Aksoy and Sara Gaynor continued their undefeated streak in the Argentine Tango event, placing first in their third consecutive competition. They placed first at the collegiate nationals earlier in November. Paul Roach and Jessica Frey placed first in the Lindy-Hop competition, wowing the crowd with a combination of lifts, tricks, and classic lindy-hop dancing. The CCBDC also took their first Standard Ballroom title of the year, with Paul Roach and Sara Gaynor placing first in the novice ballroom event. For the complete set of results, read on below, or check out the photo gallery for pictures. Results (in alphabetical order by first name of leader, some results still coming):
Submitted by Paul Roach on Fri, 2007-03-09 10:44. categories [ ]
UCSD 2007Pictures from USDC competition March 3, 2007 Social this Friday (1/19)As I will be going to the Caltech this Friday with a fair number of people, I'm probably not going to have the normal Friday dance socials unless a fair number of people are interested and willing to take charge of it. If you want to have social anyways, comment with your name/email here and (if you're on team) whether you're willing to be responsible for setup (salsa club will take care of the equipment the rest of the night). I'll send out an email to everyone who has commented here Friday afternoon with whether or not social will be happening.
Submitted by Paul Roach on Wed, 2007-01-17 22:33. categories [ ]
Caltech PartyThe Caltech Ballroom Dance Company (CBDC) is having their annual party this Friday in anticipation of their competition this Saturday (party goes from 9pm-12pm). It's free (as far as I know), and there will probably be tons of people there of all skills and abilities (this will be my first time as well, but this is what generally happens at preparty dance events). Teams from as far away as New Mexico are here for the competition, so expect to see all sorts of dance styles on the floor. The party will probably be a bit like our Friday socials (ballroom, latin, and nightclub music, including swing/salsa/merengue/two step/lindy/argentine/etc), except with a lot more people to meet and probably a little less casual (as might be expected when you don't know everyone). Anyway, if you're interested in going to Caltech for some or all of the party, comment with your name, email address, if you can drive yourself, and if so, how many people are you willing to take with you. People getting rides will help with gas money, so it will probably be free for drivers. I'll send out an email to everyone who comments Friday morning so we can organize when and where to meet up.
Submitted by Paul Roach on Wed, 2007-01-17 22:28. categories [ ]
Dancing with the Claremont Stars Dress Rehearsal
So without more ado, I give you the Claremont Stars:
Come cheer and vote for your favorite professors on Friday! And while you're here, be sure to check out the photos from the dress rehearsal. Dancing with the Claremont Stars Program
We hope to see you there! As usual comment if you have any questions. |
