UBC Dance Club

Ballroom dancing at the University of British Columbia since 1949.
Find us on Facebook at UBC Dance Club or The Annual UBC Gala Ball! #UBCDC #58galaball

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Its Tuesday and were at our last dance fact:
Did you know the 'close hold' in ballroom dances originated in the 1500s of Western Europe. At that time, men carried swords on their left side and so ladies danced on the right of the man!
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Hey friends! Another Tuesday means another day of facts:
Did you know there is an anime/manga about ballroom dancing (Welcome to the Ballroom/borurumu e youkoso)
Maybe its something work checking out in quarantine 🤔
#ubcdc #ballroomdance #anime #dancesportbc #dancewithme #

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Oh shoot, Tuesday again? It's time for another fact!
Did you know Ballroom dance competitions are held yearly with participants from over 30 countries?
We also hold one yearly in which you can check out! (UBC Gala ball)
#ubcdc #ballroomdance #dancefact #dancesportbc #dancewithme

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Happy Tuesday!
Did you know the dance foxtrot is named after the way that foxes walk with their feet under their bodies.
You could say that the dancers are looking pretty foxy
#UBCDC #ballroomdance #dancefact #dancesportbc #ballroomdancefact

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Wow Tuesday already? Heres another fun fact!
Did you know the technique of stretching away from partners during dances were developed during the early days of ballroom dance to avoid bad odours.
Works just as well these days!
#UBCDC #ballroomdance #dancefact #dancesportbc

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Its Tuesday,Time for more facts!
Did you know fake tan is frequently used in ballroom competitions to make our bodies look slimmer as well as to accentuate muscle?
Looks like the dancers are ready for summer!
#UBCDC #ballroomdance #dancewithme #dancesportbc #UBC #ballroomdance

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Our weekly facts coming a little late still packed with interesting information!

Did you know during the Victorian era, the waltz was met with opposition because the close hold was considered vulgar?

How scandalous!
#UBCDC #ballroomdance #dancesportbc #dancewithme #dancefacts

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Hey guys, Happy tuesday! We're back with some fresh new facts!
Did you know level tests were used in previous years to determine if club members could move up a level (e.g from Newcomer to Intermediate, Intermediate to Advanced)?
#UBCDC #ballroomdance #UBC #dancesport #dancefact

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Hey friends, we're here hitting you with another fun ubcdc fact!
Grey versions of the exec shirts were originally made for members to buy!

Bet the club was looking real snazzy in those shirts 😎
#ubcdc #ballroomdance #ballroomdancefacts #dancefacts

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Hey,Feeling bored in quarantine? Here's another dose of random UBCDC/ballroom facts!

Did you know that UBCDC posted their first YouTube video in 2012? It was a 50th Anniversary commemoration video!

#UBCDC #ballroomdance #UBCDCfacts #UBC #dancewithme #youtube #checkoutourvlogs

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Hello friends and fellow dancers! We will be posting random facts about ballroom dancing/UBCDC every Tuesday!

Did you know that UBCDC ordered 8000 purple pens last year?

Stay tuned for more facts!
#ubcdc #ballroomdance #dancefacts #dance #UBC #dancewithme

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Welcome back to Term 2 everyone! Remember to check out our FREE beginner ballroom dance classes from January 21st-23rd, where you can learn to Rumba and Tango! Our classes are taught by professionals, super beginner friendly, and no partners are necessary. Hope to see you there!

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Teacher Joel would like to wish all the UBCDC members who also train at JC Dance Co the best of luck at the coming SnowBall Classic. They will be dancing on Saturday evening with many more UBC Dance Club alumni who also train at JC Dance Co. Come out and cheer them on!

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Do you want to join our exec team? Join us at UBC Dance Club's Annual General Meeting!

Available positions:
- Sponsorship Coordinator (x1)
- Photographer/Videographer (x1)
- Newcomer Representatives (x2)

Sign up to run here: https://t.co/BzI025SWsH

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Update for tonight's classes!

Both class will be held at the Asian Centre:

6-8PM, Intermediate with Kyryl
8-9:30PM, Newcomer C with Kyryl

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Dont forget to sign up for Team Match!

Want to know more? Check out the video below! Registration ends this Friday, October 15 @ 11:59PM
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Due to unforeseen circumstances there will be no salsa lesson held tonight! Keep a lookout for updates for when this will be reschedule in later weeks.

In its place, please feel free to come by 2306/2309 starting at 7pm for some general practice time!

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Classes today will be held in Room 2301 of the Nest!

6:00-8:00: Advanced with Murray and Joel
8:00-9:30: Newcomer B with Joel

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Reminder that class tonight is moved to Life 26!

7:30-9:00: Newcomer with Zillion!