To whom is membership available?
Membership shall be open to the following group in order of priority:
- All interested students registered at MUN
- Interested faculty and staff of MUN
- Interested alumni
- All other interested priorities
How much is membership to the BLDC?
Membership fees are the following (2009-2010 semesters):
| Student | Non-Student | |
| Membership | $15 | $15 |
| Add 1 Hour Class | + $10 | + $25 |
| Add 1.5 Hour Class | + $15 | + $35 |
Please Note:
*You cannot register for or attend classes until you have paid in full.
* It is recommended that students take each level twice before advancing. However, exceptions can be made.
What does my membership entitle me to?
Your membership will allow you to participate in the following:
- Receive BLDC e-mails
- Attend all BLDC social events
- Discounted formal dinner and dance ticket
- The opportunity to meet and make new friends
What dances and dance steps will I have the opportunity to learn?
Dances taught by the club vary depending on the class' experience and the instructor, but may include:
- Waltz
- Cha Cha
- Samba
- Rumba
- Quick Step
- Foxtrot
- Paso Doble
- Jive
- Salsa
- Ballroom Line Dancing
- Newfoundland Waltz
- Merengue
- International Tango
- Argentine Tango
What level should I enroll in?
There are three levels that are available to members (which cover a multitude of dances) as well as Argentine Tango. Levels are based on your familiarity with the dances (see level description).
- Level I: Teaches basic figures. Ideal for beginners as well as people who are not yet comfortable with moving on to more advanced dance steps.
- Level II: For the intermediate dancer, it is required that you have completed Level I twice prior to taking Level II. The Level II classes teach steps other than the basic figures.
- Level III: Level III is for dancers who have taken Level II at least twice. Level III dancers are welcome to register and enjoy a social dance dance atmosphere.
- Salsa I: This class will teach you the basics of the Salsa. People who are new to Salsa should take this class.
- Salsa II: This class expands on Salsa I. It combines moves into more advanced patterns. Those with dance experience should take this class.
- Ballroom Line Dancing: This is a group atmosphere based dance-a partner is not required. In this class you will learn a variety of styles and figures. This class is good for both beginners and experienced dancers.
| President: | Emily Cardwell |
| Vice President: | Conrad Morgan |
| Treasurer: | Lesley Mithchell |
| Secretary: | Andrea Scherle |
| Social Co-ordinators: | Harold Loveless & Sylvie Fortier |
| T.A. Co-ordinator | |
| Webmaster & DB Admin: |
Thomas Hawkins and Stephen Mouland |
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