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.

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

Buy tickets online here!

MIT Students: $5 ONLINE!/ $10 at the door
MIT Affiliates: $7 ONLINE!/ $12 at the door
Non-MIT Students: $7 ONLINE!/ $12 at the door
General Public: $10 ONLINE!/ $15 at the door

Online ticket sales will close on Saturday, September 24, at midnight.
Students must show student ID’s.
No ticket returns.

Also visit the main page for the dance concert!

The 2012 MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition will be held on March 17-18 2012. Mark your calendars and check out the competition website for updates!

Two MITBDT dancers performed at the Dance into Spring showcase, along with the MIT Asian Dance Team, at South Station on Monday, March 14.   Check out the ad in the Boston Metro!

The secret life of Dr. Gil Alterowitz, a Harvard Medical School/MIT assistant professor, is revealed in the Harvard Division of Medical Sciences Bulletin: he’s an MITBDT dancer!

Check out the article here.

Photo by Ron Hoffmann

The announcement of the 2011 MIT Open was recently featured in an article on Examiner.com.

Thanks Danielle for the kind words about our comp!

We’re proud to report that the MITBDT took 1st place in the 2011 Manhattan Amateur Classic team match!

Congrats to all who participated.

Photo credit: Hannah Huang

MITBDT brought well over 100 dancers to compete at the Brown Ballroom Competition this year, and we won the Rookie team match for the 7th year in a row!