Exec position:
President
Major:
Political Science
Years in UBCDC:
4
One piece of advice to newcomers:
Go to as many newcomer classes as you can! It’s a great way to get familiar with dances and get to know the different teaching styles of all the instructors.
Favorite Dance:
Tango
Where are you from?
Vancouver
What do you do for fun?
Hike, read, hang out with friends
Exec position:
Internal Vice President
Major:
International Relations
Years in UBCDC:
2
Advice to new members?
Don’t be embarrassed! You’re learning something new and people admire that (:
Exec position:
External Vice President
Major:
Natural Resource Conservation
Years in UBCDC:
3
One piece of advice for newcomers:
You can’t escape the cult of ballroom! The sooner you resign yourself to the reality that ballroom has consumed your soul and also your social life, the happier you will be! And the better your dancing will be, too 😉
Exec position:
Gala Chair
Years in UBCDC:
4
Major:
International Relations
One piece of advice to newcomers:
Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! It’s a lot of fun to learn a new skill among a helpful community.
Favorite Dance:
Samba
Where are you from?
USA
What do you do for fun?
Reading is a great way to pass the time.
Exec position:
Gala Chair
Major:
Electrical Engineering
Years in UBCDC:
2
One piece of advice to newcomers:
Listen to a variety of dancesport competition music and count the beats out loud. It really helps with developing musicality and phrasing
Favorite Dance:
Paso doble
Where are you from?
Mongolia
Exec position:
IVP
Major:
Engineering Physics
Years in UBCDC:
3
One piece of advice for newcomers:
Have fun and go to socials!
Favorite Dance:
Quickstep
Where are you from?
Indonesia
What do you do for fun?
Video games, doing stupid stuff with friends, and a bit of blacksmithing
Exec position:
Equipment Manager
Major:
Electrical Engineering
Years in UBCDC:
4
One piece of advice to newcomers:
Keep your eyes up and trust yourself 🙂
Favorite Dance:
Cha Cha
Where are you from?
Vancouver
What do you do for fun?
Dance, Video Games, Board Games, Cycling