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What is UWMBDA?
UWMBDA is the UW-Madison Ballroom Dance Association, pronounced "u-Wum-da". We are a UW student organization with a very active membership dedicated to social ballroom dance. Our weekend dances and weekly dance lessons are generally held on or near campus. Members of the club and non members alike are invited to attend any UWMBDA dance or social function.
So, anyone can come to dances?
Yes! You do not need to be a member of UWMBDA, you do not need to bring a partner, and you do not already need to know how to dance. In fact, before most of our dances, we provide professionally-taught group lessons. Check out our Dance Schedule.
What do I get by being a member?
The group lessons before our dance events are free for UWMBDA members. Additionally, you will receive a discount on the admission to every dance, significant discounts on the price of classes and workshops, and a free T-shirt or shoe brush when you become a member (more info).
If I don't know how to dance, how do I learn?
If you're already at a dance, stop by the admissions table and ask the person working how you can find one of many people willing to help you. These dancers are usually identified by a name badge (UWMBDA Council members) or UWMBDA T-shirt (members from previous years), and they are more than willing to show you new dances figures.
Before most of our dances, we have professional dance instructors teaching advanced and beginner level dance lessons. If you're interested in refining your skills, you can come to our weekly Practice and Lesson Sessions on Thursday evenings. Also, our new instructor co-coordinators, Craig and Amelia, have put together series workshops that will run throughout the year.(more lesson info)
