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 What is Miami Ballroom?

 Miami Ballroom is the Latin and Ballroom Dance Club at the University of Miami!  We offer beginner and 

 intermediate social dance lessons for students, faculty and staff, alumni, and members of the community;

 train and compete as a team; and have parties and other exciting events throughout the  year!  Each  

 month we learn new dances, as well as dance etiquette, method, and history.  We also offer workshops in

 dances not covered in the regular curriculum (like Paso Doble, Argentine Tango, Hip Hop, Modern, and   

 more!).

 When are lessons?

 We meet every Thursday from 6-8p.  Latin dance (Cha Cha, Salsa, Rumba, Jive, Samba) is from 6-7p and

 Ballroom dance (Tango, Slow Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep) is from 7-8pm.  Lessons take place during the 

 academic year, which is mid-January through April and mid-August through November.  For specific

 dates, check the Calendar.

 

 Where are lesson?

 Lessons are in the Flamingo Ballrooms of the Whitten University Center on UM's main campus in Coral

 Gables.  For directions to the Whitten University Center and a map of the area visit the Directions page.

 Where should I park?

 There are several parking options near the Whitten University Center for visitors.  Visit the Directions page

 for more information. 

 Do I need a partner/previous experience/dance shoes to join Miami Ballroom?

 Absolutely not!  Always remember - No Partner?  No Experience?  No Problem!

 Can my girlfriend/brother/anyone not from UM join Miami Ballroom?

 Yes, but they must also pay.

 How much does this cost?

	Students	UM faculty/staff/alumni	Other
Semester  (12 lessons)	$75	$125	$155
Drop-in	n/a	$12	$15

 Can I pay as I go along?

 Only UM faculty/staff/alumni and non-University affiliated club members have this option.  In order to

 provide such a discounted price for UM Students (only $3/hour), dues must be collected in advance.

 Who teaches lessons?

 Meet our instructors here.

 What should I wear to lessons?

 Anything you feel comfortable and can move freely in, but please remember to wear only closed-toe shoes

 (flip flops can be very dangerous)!  We recommend comfortable, leather-soled shoes (rubber soles will stick

 to the floor).

 But what if I already know how to dance?

 Join our team!

 How do I join the competition team?

 You must be a full-time student and dues-paying member of Miami Ballroom in order to compete with us. 

 We hold tryouts at the end of every semester and are always on the lookout for experienced dancers.

 When/where does the team train?

 The team currently trains with our Head Instructor at New Millennium Ballroom in Hallandale Beach on

 Saturday afternoons.

 How can I stay updated about Miami Ballroom?

 Subscribe to our weekly online bulletin!  Just send an email to our club Secretary at  markeem@miamiballroom.org with your request.  For all other club-related queries, email  info@miamiballroom.org.