2023-24 Executives
Maria Lee
Exec position:
President
Major/faculty:
Sociology
Years in DC:
6
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)
President
Major/faculty:
Sociology
Years in DC:
6
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)
Favorite Dance:
Tango
Favorite Colour:
Midnight Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
1 very vocal cat named Roo
Which Disney character are you most like?
That lady in Monsters University jamming out to metal music
Tango
Favorite Colour:
Midnight Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
1 very vocal cat named Roo
Which Disney character are you most like?
That lady in Monsters University jamming out to metal music
Alisa Miriev
Exec position:
Internal Vice President
Major/faculty:
Commerce
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
UBCDC held an event during Jump Start and I was pulled in from there!
Advice to new members?
Take advantage of the classes! Every teacher gives great feedback. Solidify your basics!
Internal Vice President
Major/faculty:
Commerce
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
UBCDC held an event during Jump Start and I was pulled in from there!
Advice to new members?
Take advantage of the classes! Every teacher gives great feedback. Solidify your basics!
Favorite Dance:
Cha-cha
Favorite Colour:
Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
Yes 6! 3 dogs, 2 cats, and 1 parrot
Cha-cha
Favorite Colour:
Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
Yes 6! 3 dogs, 2 cats, and 1 parrot
Bianca Hu
Exec position:
Co-Gala Chair
Major/faculty:
Psychology
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I’ve been Latin dancing since grade 7 and I love it even though I’m not good at it </3
Advice to new members?
If you’re in the newcomer classes, WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES!!! At least in the beginning anyways, otherwise you risk breaking a toenail off like I did </3
Co-Gala Chair
Major/faculty:
Psychology
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I’ve been Latin dancing since grade 7 and I love it even though I’m not good at it </3
Advice to new members?
If you’re in the newcomer classes, WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES!!! At least in the beginning anyways, otherwise you risk breaking a toenail off like I did </3
Favorite Dance:
All the Latin dances. Latin > Standard
Favorite Colour:
Pastel Purple
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
Two chaotic orange cats named Willow and Chip!!
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Cs get degrees!
Which Disney character are you most like?
Meg from Hercules because she hates everyone
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Any pop song because I am basic
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I can’t drive…
All the Latin dances. Latin > Standard
Favorite Colour:
Pastel Purple
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
Two chaotic orange cats named Willow and Chip!!
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Cs get degrees!
Which Disney character are you most like?
Meg from Hercules because she hates everyone
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Any pop song because I am basic
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I can’t drive…
Cole Munro
Exec position:
Co-Gala Chair
Major/faculty:
Forest Sciences
Years in DC:
2
Why did you join DC?
I was pressured into joining this lovely cul- I mean Club. :)
Advice to new members?
Attempt to meet every teacher if you can, they’re all lovely and can help you focus on different areas of technique, steps, etc. that will eventually help you become a better dancer.
Co-Gala Chair
Major/faculty:
Forest Sciences
Years in DC:
2
Why did you join DC?
I was pressured into joining this lovely cul- I mean Club. :)
Advice to new members?
Attempt to meet every teacher if you can, they’re all lovely and can help you focus on different areas of technique, steps, etc. that will eventually help you become a better dancer.
Favorite Dance:
Quickstep
Favorite Colour:
Royal Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
A bulldog and 2 cats.
Which Disney character are you most like?
That one guy who dies in that one movie
Quickstep
Favorite Colour:
Royal Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
A bulldog and 2 cats.
Which Disney character are you most like?
That one guy who dies in that one movie
Rachel Miner
Exec position:
Sponsorship Coordinator
Major/faculty:
Engineering
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I used to love ballet, but I was too embarrassed to join a beginner class, so I looked into other dance clubs. I had looked up UBCDC online and it looked really cool, so I tried it out during Jumpstart and absolutely loved it!
Advice to new members?
Don’t worry about other people looking at you, we’re all just here to have fun! Also, don’t be scared of coming to socials alone, we’re all friendly.
Favorite Dance:
Jive
Favorite Colour:
Yellow
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
Unfortunately not.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
“Make at least one thing better every single place you go.”
Which Disney character are you most like?
I sometimes like to think Rapunzel, but realistically, Cinderella (which also isn’t a bad choice).
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
The Game of Thrones tango version
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I unofficially now have 7 grandparents, and I can’t even count how many people have called themselves my parents. People like to adopt me shockingly often.
Jive
Favorite Colour:
Yellow
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
Unfortunately not.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
“Make at least one thing better every single place you go.”
Which Disney character are you most like?
I sometimes like to think Rapunzel, but realistically, Cinderella (which also isn’t a bad choice).
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
The Game of Thrones tango version
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I unofficially now have 7 grandparents, and I can’t even count how many people have called themselves my parents. People like to adopt me shockingly often.
Alex Day
Exec position:
Treasurer
Major/faculty:
Applied Science
Years in DC:
2
Why did you join DC?
I really, really needed to touch some grass
Advice to new members?
Try to attend at least one of each newcomer class to see which teacher’s style you like the best. Ask questions! Learn people’s names!
Treasurer
Major/faculty:
Applied Science
Years in DC:
2
Why did you join DC?
I really, really needed to touch some grass
Advice to new members?
Try to attend at least one of each newcomer class to see which teacher’s style you like the best. Ask questions! Learn people’s names!
Favorite Dance:
Quickstep
Favorite Colour:
Green
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
Quickstep
Favorite Colour:
Green
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
Alexa Backman-Choo
Exec position:
Bookings Representative
Major/faculty:
Civil Engineering
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I got dragged into it by fellow engineers and was hooked.
Advice to new members?
Get to know all teachers and ask them questions. Each of them has different insights to offer and can make your dance education much more comprehensive.
Bookings Representative
Major/faculty:
Civil Engineering
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I got dragged into it by fellow engineers and was hooked.
Advice to new members?
Get to know all teachers and ask them questions. Each of them has different insights to offer and can make your dance education much more comprehensive.
Favorite Colour:
Purple
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
Purple
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
Sevinchbegim (Seva) Miralimova
Exec position:
Graphic Designer
Major/faculty:
Science
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I followed a friend already in the club (shoutout Alisa) who said it be a fun and easy club. She lied; it was fun but not easy. :)) No regrets though
Advice to new members?
Yes, it can be scary to dance in front of others for the first time, but no one would judge you (everybody starts from 0). So attend socials! Ask questions during class! Practice in your own time! Have fun!
Graphic Designer
Major/faculty:
Science
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I followed a friend already in the club (shoutout Alisa) who said it be a fun and easy club. She lied; it was fun but not easy. :)) No regrets though
Advice to new members?
Yes, it can be scary to dance in front of others for the first time, but no one would judge you (everybody starts from 0). So attend socials! Ask questions during class! Practice in your own time! Have fun!
Favorite Dance:
Waltz
Favorite Colour:
Sky Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
A tiny dog.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
“We shall not cease from exploration…” T.S. Elliot
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
That one foxtrot cover of “Only Girl in the World” that Kyryl plays during class.
Waltz
Favorite Colour:
Sky Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
A tiny dog.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
“We shall not cease from exploration…” T.S. Elliot
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
That one foxtrot cover of “Only Girl in the World” that Kyryl plays during class.
Cindy Luu
Exec position:
Social Coordinator
Major/faculty:
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
My mom convinced me to check out ballroom dancing, so that was the first thing I did when I went to UBC. Good thing I found UBCDC!
Advice to new members?
Come to Social, come to Social, come to Social. It literally changed my life (no I will not elaborate). It’s cool if you dance, but it’s also ok if you don’t. Just come hang out. We are fun (I promise).
Favorite Dance:
Tango
Favorite Colour:
Baby Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
Which Disney character are you most like?
Rapunzel, solely because I like Rapunzel
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
It changes every week lol
Tango
Favorite Colour:
Baby Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
Which Disney character are you most like?
Rapunzel, solely because I like Rapunzel
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
It changes every week lol
Iveel Yi
Exec position:
Social Coordinator
Major/faculty:
Commerce
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I watched that anime about ballroom dancing. (I’m still waiting for its 2nd season!) Then I typed “UBC Dance Club” into Google and now here I am!
Advice to new members?
Be uncomfortable from time to time, that’s how you’ll learn new things!
Favorite Dance:
Viennese Waltz
Favorite Colour:
Red! Blood red!
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
I forever have my Hachi! My sweet sweet labrador.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
I can’t choose, but here’s one that speaks to me recently: Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Which Disney character are you most like?
Ariel always! I still dream of turning into a mermaid.
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
I’m still exploring, but I love “Young and Beautiful” Lana Del Rey waltz cover
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I’m learning to drive.
Viennese Waltz
Favorite Colour:
Red! Blood red!
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
I forever have my Hachi! My sweet sweet labrador.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
I can’t choose, but here’s one that speaks to me recently: Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Which Disney character are you most like?
Ariel always! I still dream of turning into a mermaid.
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
I’m still exploring, but I love “Young and Beautiful” Lana Del Rey waltz cover
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I’m learning to drive.
Lyra Fletcher
Exec position:
Secretary
Major/faculty:
Applied Science
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I talked to some of the people running the imagine day booth and it seemed really fun. I decided to go to free-week with my friend and just continued attending.
Advice to new members?
Try to attend at least one social. It can seem really scary if you feel like you don’t know anyone, but everyone is honestly super friendly and you will find someone to dance with and probably make some really great friends.
Favorite Dance:
Jive
Favorite Colour:
Dark Blue and rosy Pink
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
1 Dog (Arlo), 1 Cat (Willow), 1 Chinchilla (Nibbler)
Jive
Favorite Colour:
Dark Blue and rosy Pink
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
1 Dog (Arlo), 1 Cat (Willow), 1 Chinchilla (Nibbler)
Munn Chai
Exec position:
Photographer
Major/faculty:
Computer Science
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I stumbled into a free week class and met a lot of really great people, so I kept going to classes not just to learn dance, but also to talk to friends. I also needed a reason to go outside, touch grass, etc etc.
Advice to new members?
Dance with lots of different partners! It can be difficult and a bit uncomfortable dancing with new partners, but it’s a great way to meet new people and see how you can improve!
Favorite Dance:
Tango
Favorite Colour:
Beige
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No :(
Tango
Favorite Colour:
Beige
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No :(
Eric Zhou
Exec position:
IT Manager
Major/faculty:
Computer Science
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I wanted to join a fun club and saw that UBCDC was holding their Free Week event. I gave it a try and ended up really liking it!
Advice to new members?
Ask questions, go to as many classes as you can, and meet new friends! I found it helpful to practice after class and get extra clarification from the teacher.
Favorite Dance:
Cha-cha
Favorite Colour:
Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
Cha-cha
Favorite Colour:
Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
Maddy Quong-Lee
Exec position:
Equipment Manager
Major/faculty:
Psychology – Arts
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I was stalking the Instagrams of all the clubs I wanted to join in my first year and saw there was a welcome back social during the first week. I went and met some really fun people who roped me into joining exec. It was one of my best decisions.
Advice to new members?
Come to socials and meet new people!! Switch up your dance partners, it’ll help you as a dancer and also give you the chance to meet more people :)
Favorite Dance:
Waltz
Favorite Colour:
Pink!!
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
I wish I had a dog :( or a penguin
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I’m currently in 8?? clubs
Waltz
Favorite Colour:
Pink!!
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
I wish I had a dog :( or a penguin
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I’m currently in 8?? clubs
Maddie Cutts
Exec position:
Swing Coordinator
Major/faculty:
Geography – human
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I wanted to join a dance club of some sort, and ballroom looked interesting since I had never done that style before. So I attended the jumpstart event and it was so fun I wanted to join the club!
Advice to new members?
Talk to as many people as possible. My first term in the club I was pretty shy, but once I started talking to people I realized how welcoming and kind everyone was, and classes became much more fun!
Favorite Dance:
Cha-cha and Lindy Hop
Favorite Colour:
Green
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
I have a dog :)
Cha-cha and Lindy Hop
Favorite Colour:
Green
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
I have a dog :)