Club Execs
Zac Buller
Pronouns:
He/Him
Major/faculty:
Engineering
Exec position:
President
Years in DC:
4
Why did you join DC?
I already knew how tio waltz from doing theater and I decieded I wanted to learn more steps, as well as new dances.
Advice to new members?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. A lot of alumni and execs love to give unsolicited advice, and they enjoy it a lot when they can give adviced that was actually asked for!
Do you Compete?
yes I compete and pretty much every event.
Favorite Dance:
Paso, Jive, and Vienesse waltz
Favorite song to dance to:
Katchi – Chacha
Favorite summer activity:
Reading on the beach
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
French
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
49 because I’m late most of the time but not so much that its a problem.
Lena Deschner
Pronouns:
She/Her
Major/faculty:
Psychology & Critical Studies in Sexuality
Exec position:
IVP
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
Partner dance is an incredible way to express and share with another human being to music. It totally took my heart, and ballroom was what first got me into partner dance, so after 4 years break dancing other styles, when I transferred to UBC and saw the club, I wanted to dust off and go again!
Advice to new members?
Try out all the classes and see what suits you best! Every instructor connects differently and values different aspects of dance that may speak to you. And find yourself a good playlist and some dope practice friends and let ‘er rip and have fun outside of just learning too! You deserve a break and a good time!
Do you Compete?
A little bit hehehe
Favorite Dance:
Kizomba hahaha – but for ballroom, probably a tie between Rumba, Waltz and Jive!
Favorite song to dance to:
Masquerade Suite – Aram Khachaturian
Favorite summer activity:
Backpacking weather! Lets gooooooooo
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
Indian Food. Those curries!
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
The R4 cause I’m always on the goooo
Christine Trites
Pronouns:
She/Her
Nicolas Zheng
Pronouns:
He/Him
Major/faculty:
Eng
Exec position:
Treasurer
Years in DC:
2
Why did you join DC?
I thought it was a good idea
Advice to new members?
Come out to Friday socials!
Do you Compete?
A wee bit
Favorite Dance:
Cha Cha
Favorite song to dance to:
Crazy In Love (Kid Koala) – Quickstep
Favorite summer activity:
Running!
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
Sushi
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
Maria Lee
Pronouns:
She/Her
Major/faculty:
Sociology
Exec position:
Gala Chair
Years in DC:
5
Why did you join DC?
I was that one weirdo kid who actually liked the line dancing unit in highschool PE and it all snowballed from there, bby
Advice to new members?
Come out to socials! That’s where you’ll meet tons of new friends and get better at dancing! If you also ask anyone to give you feedback, chances are they’ll blab on and give you tons of advice! (me, I’m anyone)
Do you Compete?
I used to, maybe I will again in the future when school stops kicking my butt
Favorite Dance:
Any standard dance
Favorite song to dance to:
Can’t take my eyes off of you – foxtrot version
Favorite summer activity:
Melting into a puddle :’) (and ofc can’t forget Robson Summer Dances!)
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
Good ol’ Korean food
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
The 186 becaues I’m always (un)fashionably late and live out in the middle of nowhere
Elliot Chong
Pronouns:
She/They
Major/faculty:
I’m an alumni from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Exec position:
Gala Chair
Years in DC:
6?
Why did you join DC?
When I joined university, I wanted to try something new and familiar at the same time. I used to dance when I was younger and ballroom was a genre that I never would have dreamed of getting into.
Advice to new members?
This club is wonderful because you can commit as little or as much as you want. Come to classes, come to socials and big events, dance casually or competitively… You have a newly discovered world at your fingertips.
Do you Compete?
Like a filthy casual
Favorite Dance:
Waltz
Favorite song to dance to:
Merry Go Round of Life – Joe Hisaishi (Howl’s Moving Castle Soundtrack)
Favorite summer activity:
Dancing with everyone at Robson Summer Dance Series
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
Noodles. Go get dem noods, yo.
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
The 145 because there is a good chance that I will not make it up or down the hill when it snows
Cole Munro
Pronouns:
He/Him
Major/faculty:
Forest Sciences
Exec position:
Bookings Rep
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I was bullied into joining by a former exec for about 3 years, I’m also rather clumsy so I figured some extra hand-foot-eye coordination wouldn’t hurt.
Advice to new members?
Don’t be afraid of going to different classes. Each instructor tends to have their own preference and approach to teaching, going to a mix of their classes can be great for developing your skills.
Do you Compete?
Imagine having time to compete :’)
Favorite Dance:
Quickstep
Favorite song to dance to:
Starwars Canteena Band – Quickstep Adaptation
Favorite summer activity:
Trail/Nature walks and reading in the shade.
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
Now I’m not saying someone could bribe me with seafood, however…..
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
The N17, nobody knows when it’ll show up just like my ability to focus.
Georgia Lamb
Pronouns:
She/Her
Major/faculty:
BSC in Cognitive Systems
Exec position:
Graphics Desginer
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I’ve been doing some form of dance since I was 3, and this style of dance is one that works well with my strengths as a dancer.
Advice to new members?
Come to socials, and don’t be afraid to ask people to dance! There’s so much you can learn from other dancers in the club, and it’s tons of fun.
Do you Compete?
I competed at Club Closed Comp for the first time this year, and plan to compete more in the upcoming year
Favorite Dance:
It’s tied between Cha-Cha and Jive
Favorite song to dance to:
I’m Still Standing -Elton John
Favorite summer activity:
Beach days, or any day out in the sun
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
Any kind of Pasta
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
The 14 because I will be there for you at 2 am
Alexander Day
Pronouns:
He/Him
Major/faculty:
Engineering
Exec position:
Photographer
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I suddenly felt an urge to actually get out of my room for once, and since I like music a lot I figured I might like dance, too.
Advice to new members?
Try to learn peoples’ names. Ask questions. It would probably be a good idea to attend more than once a week if you can.
Do you Compete?
Sometimes, for fun.
Favorite Dance:
Quickstep
Favorite song to dance to:
I don’t have a favorite and if I did I wouldn’t be able to tell you its name
Favorite summer activity:
Frisbee
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
rice
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
Allison Cai
Pronouns:
She/Her
Major/faculty:
Psychology
Exec position:
Secretary
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
Wanted to learn how to dance like Disney princesses in the ballroom dancing scenes lmaoo.
Advice to new members?
Make friends with people in class and at social 🙂
Do you Compete?
I competed in Club Closed this year, and I’m looking forward to competing more next year.
Favorite Dance:
Waltz, Rumba
Favorite song to dance to:
Golden Crates (Dusty Decks)
Favorite summer activity:
Cooking & baking with seasonal ingredients from the farmers’ market.
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
Changes every month, but currently: crispy tofu, cashew pesto, homemade pork dumplings, cauliflower nuggets, oatmeal in any format, lemon squares, vegan pizza.
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
The 68 because it moves erractically and suddenly haha.
Cameron Schmitter
Pronouns:
He/Him
Major/faculty:
Computer Science and Philosophy
Exec position:
Equipment Manager
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I studied classical ballet for 15 years, and I wanted to transition into ballroom dance.
Advice to new members?
Bring your friends. They should be dancing too.
Do you Compete?
I have done one competition so far and intend to do more.
Favorite Dance:
Waltz
Favorite song to dance to:
Favorite summer activity:
Eating lunch outside in the sun
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
Caitlyn Beairsto
Pronouns:
She/Her
Major/faculty:
Classical Studies
Exec position:
Social Coordinator
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
Always wanted to learn to ballroom dance
Advice to new members?
Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
Do you Compete?
I competed at club closed and intend to compete more often next year.
Favorite Dance:
Cha Cha
Favorite song to dance to:
Let’s get loud- Jennifer Lopez
Favorite summer activity:
Swimming
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
Waffles
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
Grant Li
Pronouns:
She/Her
Major/faculty:
Computer Engineering
Exec position:
Social Coordinator
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
To dance, to explore, to enjoy life
Advice to new members?
Dancing is to be enjoyed, not feared, just let the music flow, and have fun 🙂
Do you Compete?
Yes
Favorite Dance:
Tango
Favorite song to dance to:
Favorite summer activity:
Sleeping
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
Anything spicy
If you were a bus route, which would you be?
Daniel Kennedy
Pronouns:
he/him
Major/faculty:
Computer Science and Statistics
Exec position:
Sponsorship Coordinator
Years in DC:
2
Why did you join DC?
to dance
Advice to new members?
don’t skip classes, but don’t be afraid to come back and try your best to get back into it if you do
Do you Compete?
maybe
Favorite Dance:
Tango
Favorite song to dance to:
Favorite summer activity:
beach fires
Favorite type of food (Cuisine):
dark chocolate
If you were a bus route, which would you be?