Getting Started
You do NOT need a partner to take our dance classes. Partners will be changed
frequently; you will dance with everyone in the class. This provides a
range of experience with different leaders or followers, not to mention
a good opportunity to become acquainted with your classmates!
Rubber-soled shoes are discouraged, as are mules, platforms, and heavy soles.
The best type of shoe to begin with would be dress shoes, as those designed
specifically for dancing tend to be an expensive choice for beginners. If
you're interested in purchasing ballroom shoes, see The Promenade's shoe
guide.
Clothing for the class can be anything that allows you to move freely and
comfortably.
Practice Sessions
The UMBC Ballroom Dance club offers practice sessions in the RAC every week, where anyone can come in and practice routines and techniques.
Please check the schedule for available practice times.
Non-UMBC students can purchase a guest pass to get in for $5 if they are with a UMBC student. If this is inconvenient, you can practice at The Promenade before Friday and Saturday dance lessons and Mon-Thurs until 10pm $5/person/hour or $10/couple/hr. Additionally, if you know a few people from class who would like to come early to practice before the Fri/Sat dances, the group rate for the UMBC Ballroom Club members is $2/person/hr.
What are the Dances?
UMBC Ballroom Dance club offers many classes that cover a variety of dances.
Head over to the
Dance section
to find out more about the dances that we
offer!
Where to Dance?
Come out and dance with the Ballroom Dance club! Once a week, The UMBC Ballroom Dance Club organizes outings, generally to a place called The Promenade , off of Security Boulevard. In the beginning of the evening, there's usually a free dance lesson, followed by social dance. Outings are a great way to practice what you've been learning in class, and to meet new people.
Head over to the Guide section to find out what to wear and what to do at your first outing!
Also check the Outings section to find out any planned club outings and club socials!
Music
Got any questions about music? Need some suggestions, or some inspiration?
Head over to the
Music section
!
Need a Partner?
Need a partner to compete with, or to just practice techniques with?
Head over to the
Partner Search section
!