Semester 1 2010 Calendar

(still being updated)

This is an outline of what we have planned for semester 1. Our main aim for this semester to is to introduce you into as many dance styles as possible, this will so far include: Salsa, merengue, bachata, zouk lambada, rueda, six step, charleston, west coast swing, banda, and hip hop.

 

As per normal, our weekly workshops/socials will be held outside the Juice bar or Noodle bar (both near the main refec in the UQ Union complex) @ 6.30pm every Wednesday (see map).  Rain, hail, or shine - UQ Dance will be on!

 

NOTE: All information is subject to change at short notice, subscribe to the mailing list to make sure you know exactly what is going on.

February
Wednesday the 24th

O'Week Market day!!!! A shout out to all those who have stuck by us in the past years and to all those who decided to "start a fresh in the new year."

Come along and join in, whether for a couple of minutes or the whole day! Situated in the great court with fantastic music, pumped dancers, constant performances and a chance to sign up and join in for what is already being planned to be an exciting year of Latin and Swing styled Dancing.

10am - 3pm, the Great Court
 
March
Wednesday the 3rd

Week 1

Salsa is on the agenda for week 1, with a quick Merengue warm-up to get you moving.  JC and Shani will be leading this workshop, so be sure not to miss it!  We will start off 2010 with a bang, so bring along all your friends!!!

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

Wednesday the 10th

 Week 2

Salsa some more this week, as JC and Shani are back to show you some more!

TONIGHT IS THEMED!!!

>>> Dress up as funky as you like in any possible combination of BLACK, WHITE and RED!

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

Wednesday the 17th

Week 3

Sexy Bachata Basics with JC and Shani.

  6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

Saturday  the 20th

NEW FARM PICNIC #1

Food, fun, sun, food . . . and DANCING!!! It's very relaxed and a great way to meet those you haven't yet danced with and get to know those you have already done so.

GUEST'S are most WELCOME

Please bring a plate of food, if you wish to turn up earlier our exec team will be there bright and early to get you a great spot!

New Farm Park from 12pm onwards

Wednesday the 24th

Week 4

More Bachata this week with JC and Shani!  Gotta love that beat!

TONIGHT IS THEMED!!!

>>> TBA

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

Wednesday the 31st

Week 5

Get those legs kicking . . . but not the can can (although that could be fun!)  Lets Charleston!  Make sure you are wearing flat shoes for this one!

TONIGHT IS THEMED!!!

>>> Fidoras!

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

Wednesday the 7th

EASTER HOLIDAY

No UQ Dance this week!

 
April

Wednesday

the 14th

Week 6

Get ready for West Coast Swing.  Allan and Holly of Raw Connection are going to come along and show you some really smooth moves.  West Coast is addictively sexy!  Check out this video on youtube: 

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing


Friday the 16th

Movie Night #1

Come and bring your friends (if they haven’t joined make sure they bring $2 to do so!) to our first Movie Night for 2010.  All the action will be happening in the Sciencs Learning Centre

meet: 6pm

movie starts: 6:30pm

approx finish: 8:30pm

South bank or Brisbane Square dancing till late!!!

Wednesday the 21st

Week 7

More West Coast Swing with Allan and Holly! 

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing


Wednesday the 28th

Week 8

Care to Zouk with JC and Shani?

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing




 
May
Saturday  the 1st

NEW FARM PICNIC #2

Food, fun, sun, food . . . and DANCING!!! It's very relaxed and a great way to meet those you haven't yet danced with and get to know those you have already done so.

GUEST'S are most WELCOME

Please bring a plate of food, if you wish to turn up earlier our exec team will be there bright and early to get you a great spot!

New Farm Park from 12pm onwards
Wednesday the 5th

Week 9

Care to Zouk with JC and Shani?

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

Friday 7th - Sunday 9th

Doudoule Latin Dance Camp 2010

www.doudoulelatindancecamp.com

Email Nicole (whatswrongwithfishnchips@hotmail.com) for details and discounts on this already underpriced weekend of a life time!

Beautiful Beaches of Burleigh Heads , Gold Coast

Wednesday the 12th

Week 10

I said, a Hip Hop . . .

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

Wednesday the 19th

Week 11

We are hoping for a little Banda, but TBA.

6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

Friday the 22nd

Movie Night #2

Come and bring your friends (if they haven’t joined make sure they bring $2 to do so!) to our first Movie Night for 2010.  All the action will be happening in the Sciencs Learning Centre

meet: 6pm

movie starts: 6:30pm

approx finish: 8:30pm

South bank or Brisbane Square dancing till late!!!

Wednesday the 26th

Week 12

RUEDA!!!

 

  6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

JUNE

Wednesday the 2nd

Week 13

RUEDA!!!

  6:30pm - 7:30pm: lesson

7:30pm - 9:30pm: social dancing

TBA

End of Semester Party!