Past Events of the 2002-2003 Season
Here is a listing of past events sponsored by the MIT Ballroom Dance Team from the 2002-2003 season. last update 8/10/03
PAST EVENTS THIS YEAR (Summer 2002-Summer 2003)
MIT Open Competition 2003
The largest amateur competition of the season in the country with 652 dancers forming 433 couples from 49 schools and institutions!Competitors included the #4 ranked American amateur standard couple amongst others.
Scholarship money for some winners!
Free show by Michael Wentink and Beata!
Dances
American Style Workshops
Featuring rhythm and smooth lessons with Kathy St Jean.Open to MITBDT members and members of other collegiate ballroom dance teams
Series of four hour biweekly sessions throughout the spring and summer seasons.
Pacific and Sydney Street Dorm Party 2
October 2002MITBDT joined many cultural student groups with performances.
MIT Student Performance Lunch for Family Weekend
October 19, 2002MITBDT Dancers will be performing for Family Weekend.
Click here for pictures from last year.
Dance Camp
Try our free two week intensive training program for new members. Many sessions will feature top professional coaches from the greater Boston area. No previous experience or partner necessary.
Meets every day from Sept. 4-14th
8-10pm M-F, 6-8pm Sat/Sun
in the 3rd floor lobby of building 34
Although classes are offered every day, we know that life at MIT can be quite busy and involve numerous conflicts. So come as often as you can, and do not hesitate to ask for help if you feel you have missed something. (During the remainder of the term, team classes meet once a week for each of the various styles and levels - so you can probably find one or more of them to participate in no matter what your schedule constraints).
For more information, check out the Dance Camp Discussion Forum which includes answers to many Frequently Asked Questions
You may also contact the rookie coordinator with general questions about the team and its course offerings.
Pictures from the Mock Competition can be found here and here.
(Dance Camp is made possible by support from MIT Large Event Funding)
Welcome Dance
8-midnightSaturday, September 7, 2002
Sala de Puerto Rico, Student Center at MIT
Sponsored in conjunction with the MIT Ballroom Dance Club.
Free Salsa lesson by Yanfeng Lim and Filip Ilievski at 7:30 with admission
Light refreshments will be served.
All 19 dances played in strict tempo!
Beach Dance
8-midnightSaturday, July 27, 2002
Morss Hall,, Walker Memorial at MIT
Free foxtrot lesson at 7:30 with admission
Beginners Welcome! No partner or experience necessary.
Admission: $10, $6 with student ID
Attire: Hawaiian shirts, bathing suits, latin costumes or beachwear of any kind.
Light refreshments will be served.
All 19 dances played in strict tempo!
MITBDT Icecream Social
July 19th, come eat free icecream with the MIT Ballroom Dance Team. You can find out more about the team, socialize with other dancers, and enjoy a selection of icecream, toppings and drinks. Event follows the Friday free lesson.
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2002
Time: 8pm-9:30pm
Location: Lobby 13
This event is sponsored by the MIT Graduate Student Council.
June Dance
8-midnightSaturday, June 29, 2002
Morss Hall,, Walker Memorial at MIT
All are invited to join members of the MIT Ballroom Dance Team for an evening of ballroom and latin dancing.
- Free Cha Cha Lesson at 7:30pm
- Beginners Welcome!
- No partner or experience necessary.
- Admission: $10.00 (With Student ID: $6.00)
- Casual dress, light refreshments, and great music
Free Summer Beginner Lessons
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays every week from June 13-August 23 (except July 4)- Smooth/Standard on Thursdays
Taught by team members Eric Nielsen and Katya Dolginova - Latin Rhythm lessons on Fridays
Taught by Team members Bill Coate, Yanfeng Lim, Irina Nikiforova, and Dejan Mircevski - Supervised practices and informal coachings on Tuesdays
Oversought by team member Eric Nielsen
Copyright (c) 2003 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
