Who: Open to the public

When: 12/15/2012 Beginner Dance Class at 7:30pm. Social dance starts at 8pm.

Where: Sala de Puerto Rico

Tickets: $6 for students; $10 for others.

Photo by Randolph Wan.

Who: Open to the public

When: 11/24/2012 Beginner Dance Class at 7:30pm. Social dance starts at 8pm.

Where: Sala de Puerto Rico

Tickets: $6 for students; $10 for others.

Are you an MIT or Wellesley student, staff member, alumnus or affiliate?  Interested in learning more about our award-winning team?  Check out Dance Camp: a ballroom crash-course aimed at complete beginners.  If you are an MIT or Wellesley student or affiliate, come and check us out!

No partner is necessary.  No experience is necessary.   No registration is necessary.  These classes are free, and we’ll even feed you!   We want to keep a fun and open environment.  Just come check us out to see if the team is right for you.  You don’t need to bring anything.  You aren’t making any commitment to the team by coming. Just come get some free food and learn some new moves!

The classes are taught by professional dance instructors. You don’t need to attend them all – just come to the ones that fit your schedule.  Everyday clothes are fine, but it’s best to avoid wearing sandals.  After each class, there will be performances by team members.  We will also tell you everything you need to know about the team.  On Saturday there is a team match – but don’t worry!  You will be dancing with an experienced team member and you will be competing in teams of multiple couples.  It’s fun!

Tuesday, September 4   Latin night!  Lobby 13
7:30 pm             Rumba
8:30 pm             Swing

Thursday, September 6     Ballroom night! Lobby 13
7:30 pm             Foxtrot
8:30 pm             Waltz
9:30 pm             Free ice cream!

Saturday, September 8     Team Match! Sala de Puerto Rico
1:00pm – 5:00 pm   Cha Cha, Team Match, and FREE PIZZA

Click here if you wish to learn more about Dance Camp!

We’re pleased to announce that the next MIT Open will be held on April 27 and 28, 2013 in Rockwell Cage on the MIT campus (note the location change). Mark your calendars!

Stay tuned for more information to come on our competition website.

Note: This event will now be held on March 9, 2013!

Join MITBDT on March 9 as team members participate in a local fundraiser again to benefit the Winchester non-profit Autism Housing Pathways. Six team members have been practicing with local celebrities for a “Dancing with the Celebrities” competition to be hosted that night. Team members will also perform a showcase, and lead a group lesson.

When: March 9, 7-9 pm
Where: St. Mary’s Church Parish Hall in Winchester
How much: $40 for adults, $30 for seniors and under 21, and $90 for a family of 4. Tickets are available online

Find out more about this event at www.autismhousingpathways.net/tickets or call 617-893-8217.

Who: Open to the public

When: 8/4/2012 Beginner Dance Class at 7:30pm. Social dance starts at 8pm.

Where: Sala de Puerto Rico

Tickets: $6 for students; $10 for others.

Who: Open to the public

When: 6/23/2012 Beginner Dance Class at 7:30pm. Social dance starts at 8pm.

Where: Sala de Puerto Rico

Tickets: $6 for students; $8 for affiliates; $10 for others.

MITBDT performs at AHP fundraiser

Join MITBDT on February 11 as team members participate in a local fundraiser to benefit the Winchester non-profit Autism Housing Pathways. Six team members have been practicing with local celebrities for a “Dancing with the Celebrities” competition to be hosted that night. Team members will also perform a showcase of both formation and individual numbers, and lead a group cha cha lesson.

When: February 11, 7-9 pm (snow date is March 3rd).
Where: St. Mary’s Church Parish Hall in Winchester
How much: $75 for adults; $35 for students and seniors. Tickets are available online, at Bookends in Winchester, or at the door.

Find out more about this event at www.autismhousingpathways.net or call 617-893-8217.

MITBDT is proud to announce its second Dance Concert, an evening dedicated to showcasing ballroom!

When: September 15, 2012, 8:00 pm

Where: Kresge Auditorium.

On Saturday the evening of September 15th, MIT’s Ballroom Dance Team will be performing its second annual Fall Dance Concert! The result of a collaborative effort between team members and coaches, the Fall Dance Concert is not only an opportunity for team members to share their talent and passion from dance with the community but also an opportunity to perform in a different fashion from competitive ballroom dancing. Featuring a variety of group and solo numbers in varying styles of ballroom dance, it will be a night to remember and a perfect way to kick of the 2012-2013 dancing season!

Please note that the Kresge parking lot on campus is reserved from 5PM-9PM for Dance Concert parking! (You will not be towed if your car is parked past 9PM and you will still be able to exit the lot.)

Tickets are available through EventBrite or at the door.

MIT Students: $5.00 ONLINE! / $10.00 at the door
MIT Affiliates: $10.00 ONLINE! / $15.00 at the door
Non-MIT Students: $7.00 ONLINE! / $12.00 at the door
General Public: $15.00 ONLINE! / $20.00 at the door

Hey dancers!

Come strut your stuff at the 2012 MIT Open , and you could wind up with more than a blue ribbon and a warm fuzzy feeling. Top couples in Open Standard, Open Latin, Open Smooth and Open Rhythm will receive cash prize. Check out our Prizes page for details. There will be some hot competition at the 2012 MIT Open!

We look forward to welcoming you to our competition!

Date: March 17-18, 2012

Location: Rockwell Cage