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Who Are We?

The ND/SMC Ballroom and Latin Dance Club offers dancing opportunities for every level of dance ability. We have everything from beginner lessons for those who have never danced before, to advanced lessons for those who want to learn the dances more in-depth. We have social lessons for those who want to learn a few dance steps, meet other dancers, and have some fun, and technique-based lessons for those who want to tailor their dancing skills. Whether you want to learn how to dance at a formal or in your room, the ND/SMC Ballroom Club offers a judgment-free community of dancers where everyone can learn to dance. Throughout the year, we also participate in collegiate dancesport competitions and encourage anyone interested in dancing competitively to join us. Whatever your interests are, we are sure to have something you will enjoy!

Join our Facebook group here to connect with club members.

Dance Lessons

The club offers lessons for several dance styles! Join us for as many or as few as you would like. We’re happy to say that as of the 2021-22 school year, we’re no longer restricted to ten people per lesson, so bring friends!

  • Latin Lessons: Monday from 8:00–9:30 pm in the Rockne Memorial Room 205 with our instructor Kayla Carpenter
  • American Lessons: Tuesday from 8:00–9:30 pm in the Rockne Memorial Room 205 with our instructor Kevin Guy
  • Social Lessons: Thursday from 8:00–9:00 pm in Duncan Studio 3 (Smith Center) with student instructors. A half-hour of open dance will be held after the lesson as well.
  • Lesson times and locations are subject to change

If you would like to receive our weekly Ballroom Dance Club emails with lesson locations and details, please email ballroom@nd.edu.

Dance Competitions

Here are a few of the possible competitions we could attend this year. We also plan to host our own Irish Dancesport Gala in the spring!

    • Purdue Dance Competition
    • Valpo Dance Competition
    • Michigan State Competition
    • Irish Dancesport Gala

On-Campus Events

We may also perform in on-campus events hosted by other clubs and organizations such as:

  • Welsh Fam Dance Fest
  • Notre Dame Day

 

Club Activities

We take pride in the strong relationships we have in our ballroom community. We dance together at lessons and get together for on-campus events, dominate Legend’s dance floor during salsa night, and bond over meals and movie nights. Here are some fun events that the club participates in outside of lessons:

  • Salsa Night and Swing Night @ Legends
  • Open Dance Night at Forever Dance Studio