University of Notre Dame Ballroom Dance Club and Competition Team


Beginner Lessons


Classes

Beginner Lesson Schedule Fall 2012:

The cost is $4 per lesson, or $55 for a semester membership.

What to Wear

For our beginner lessons we recommend you wear clothing that you can move easily in. This means that jeans might not be the best idea.

Girls - Wear yoga pants, skirt, dress, or anything else you have that doesn't restrict movement. Wear something underneath your skirt if it will fly up when you spin. Ballroom, ballet, or jazz shoes are perfered, but socks will work too. Avoid tennis shoes or anything that is not securely fastened to your feet (i.e. flip flops). Talk to the officers if you are interested in purchasing a pair of shoes and we can help direct you.

Guys - Avoid any other clothing that restricts your movement. Athletic pants are your best bet, but jeans or slacks will also work if they are not too tight. Athletic shorts will also work. Khaki shorts are generally a bad idea, because they tend to be bulky and obscure leg movements, making it harder for you to see if you're doing a move correctly. Dance shoes (ballroom, jazz, or ballet) are ideal, but a pair of dress shoes with a non-rubber sole will also work very well. Otherwise, socks will work better than rubber-soled shoes, because the rubber will grip the floor and prevent you from gliding across it or pivoting. If you are interested in buying dance shoes, talk to the officers and we can help you pick out a pair online.

Fundraising Activities

This year, we will have multiple fundraising events that give members an opportunity to earn $5 off the next semester's dues for each event shift worked: