Club Execs

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)
Favorite Dance:
Tango
Favorite Colour:
Midnight Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
1 very vocal cat named Roo
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
That lady in Monsters University jamming out to metal music
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
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
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
That lady in Monsters University jamming out to metal music
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

Alisa Miriev

Exec position:
Internal Vice President
Major/faculty:
Years in DC:
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
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
Internal Vice President
Major/faculty:
Years in DC:
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
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

Caitlyn Beairsto

Exec position:
External Vice President
Major/faculty:
Classical Studies
Years in DC:
2
Why did you join DC?
I was looking for clubs to join in my first year of UBC. DC looked interesting so I went to Free week, the rest is history.
Advice to new members?
Attend as many classes as possible. Every teacher has a different approach and combining them all makes dancing a lot easier to understand.
Favorite Dance:
Cha-cha
Favorite Colour:
Orange
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
Yes! I have three cats and a dog.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
“Whenever there comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” – Winnie the Pooh
Which Disney character are you most like?
I think I am most like Belle.
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Chilly Cha-Cha
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
External Vice President
Major/faculty:
Classical Studies
Years in DC:
2
Why did you join DC?
I was looking for clubs to join in my first year of UBC. DC looked interesting so I went to Free week, the rest is history.
Advice to new members?
Attend as many classes as possible. Every teacher has a different approach and combining them all makes dancing a lot easier to understand.
Favorite Dance:
Cha-cha
Favorite Colour:
Orange
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
Yes! I have three cats and a dog.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
“Whenever there comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” – Winnie the Pooh
Which Disney character are you most like?
I think I am most like Belle.
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Chilly Cha-Cha
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

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!
Favorite Dance:
Quickstep
Favorite Colour:
Green
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
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
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

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
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…
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…

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.
Favorite Dance:
Quickstep
Favorite Colour:
Royal Blue
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
A bulldog and 2 cats.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
That one guy who dies in that one movie
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
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.
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
That one guy who dies in that one movie
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

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.
Favorite Dance:
Favorite Colour:
Purple
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
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 Dance:
Favorite Colour:
Purple
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

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!
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
Which Disney character are you most like?
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.
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
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
Which Disney character are you most like?
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.
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

Yi Peng (Amy) Zhang

Exec position:
Graphic Designer
Major/faculty:
Kinesiology
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I read pride and prejudice the week before clubs day
Advice to new members?
It’s normal to knee people in the shin in the beginning. Just pretend nothing happened.
Favorite Dance:
Waltz
Favorite Colour:
Dark green
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
I was going to say the scammer fox dude but I think he’s from Pixar. Maybe the toxic boyfriend from frozen
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
It’s a secret
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I can see around one second in the future
Graphic Designer
Major/faculty:
Kinesiology
Years in DC:
1
Why did you join DC?
I read pride and prejudice the week before clubs day
Advice to new members?
It’s normal to knee people in the shin in the beginning. Just pretend nothing happened.
Favorite Dance:
Waltz
Favorite Colour:
Dark green
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
No
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
I was going to say the scammer fox dude but I think he’s from Pixar. Maybe the toxic boyfriend from frozen
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
It’s a secret
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)
I can see around one second in the future

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
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
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
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

Iveel Yi

Exec position:
Social Coordinator
Major/faculty:
Years in DC:
Why did you join DC?
Advice to new members?
Favorite Dance:
Favorite Colour:
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

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.

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)
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

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 :(
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

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
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)

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
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
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 :)
What is your favourite slogan/quote?
Which Disney character are you most like?
What is your favourite song to dance to (any type of dance)?
Anything else you would like to say about yourself? (random fact?, recent achievement?)