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What are the differences between Ballroom Club and Ballroom Team?
- Dues. They are $50/semester.
- More commitment. Team members dedicate more time and energy to Ballroom in general.
- More dancing. Both Club and Team members can dance as many hours per week as they want, but only Team members can represent Rutgers at “Away” Competitions and in group showcases and performances.
- More responsibility. Additional stuff is expected of each Team member.
- More requirements. To become part of (and to remain on) the Team, certain criteria must be met.
Why more money?
- The reason for dues is to cover the cost of exclusive team-member-only lessons with our Coach, Brian Nash and to cover the costs of competitions.
- In addition to dues, Team members might want to consider investing on other things such as ballroom shoes, team jackets, outfits for competitions and performances, etc. The Ballroom budget will often try to arrange for these things and the Team can try to get you a discount, but this is primarily the responsibility of individual Team members.
- Transportation (gas/tolls) and registration for competitions, occasional hotel stays, and some other things here and there will be covered by the Ballroom budget, provided that Team members live up to and meet their responsibilities and requirements.
Why more commitment?
- Team members represent Rutgers Ballroom both inside and outside the University.
- Ballroom Team members rely on each other (to have a partner, learn, improve, perform, and so on).
Why more dancing (and when)?
- Generally, Team members happily and voluntarily dance a lot more because they want to participate in performances, do well at competitions, and simply to become better dancers.
- Team members are expected to attend Sunday and Wednesday evening sessions. (refer to Constitution for more details). Members who wish to compete are expected to attend Tuesday morning sessions. Open practice times for Team members are available before Brian arrives on Tuesday morning, after the club lesson on Wednesday evening, and before and after the Sunday evening session.
Why more responsibility?
- Club members “look up to” Team members, so the Team must act accordingly. For example, Team members should learn the names of Club members (and obviously of their fellow Team members as well). Team members should also encourage Club members to participate and promote Rutgers Ballroom to prospective members.
- Since the Ballroom E-board cannot do everything, Team members ought to volunteer and provide their assistance to help ensure that the Ballroom Team is a huge success. Team members should consider running for executive board positions. They should also encourage club members to be part of the team and to run for e-board positions.
What are some requirements (more found in the Ballroom Constitution)?
- In general, the major requirement is that to be on the Team, an individual must have been an active Club member for at least one semester. Exceptions are made to this rule as the Team often needs male partners and since certain students arrive at Rutgers already capable of competing and performing. These individuals are admitted to the Team for a probationary period.
- Team members are expected to teach at least one club practice (Wed.) and a short review session (Sun.) and must actively pursue and accomplish this task rather than waiting to be asked to do it. Training, instruction, and assistance from our Coach and other Team members will ensure that Team members are capable of doing this.
- When determined necessary, team members are expected to offer their assistance with fundraisers and other programs or events.
- Team members need to come to practices, and they must actually participate and pay attention during lessons.
- Team members are expected to know, and not to forget, the vast majority of what was taught at previous sessions.
Why is there so much emphasis and time spent helping the Ballroom Club?
- Club members are the future Team members. Possibly more importantly, they are also future e-board members.
- The Rutgers Ballroom budget, made up in part by student fees, is intended for both Club and Team members, but the Team uses the vast majority of these funds.
- Without the Club, Rutgers Recreation would not support or fund our organization. Ballroom at Rutgers would not exist.
- It is rewarding to teach Wednesday lessons and ultimately enable Club members to dance socially.
Why can’t we just join the team and then do whatever we want? Why all these rules?
- Simple. We are a team. If everyone looks out for himself or herself, chaos ensues. Please do not cause chaos.
- If everyone works together and is on the same page, we will all benefit by learning and growing as individuals, dancers, and friends. :-)
What else is there to know?
- When it comes to important decisions that cannot be solved by the team members, whatever Coach Brian says goes.
- Everything cannot be perfect, and there are always things to complain about. Executive board meetings are open to all club/team members to bring up and discuss their concerns. This is the proper time, place, and way to try to make a difference. Arguing, whining, complaining, breaking the rules is not the appropriate way to handle it.
- Team members should recognize the opportunities provided to us by Rutgers Ballroom, and appreciate and respect all who contribute to the success of this organization: Brian and Jennie Nash and NashDancenter, the Ballroom Club, our advisor Linda and the Recreation department, Rutgers University Office of Student Involvement, former Team members and contributors, and anyone else relevant.
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Something about us
Rutgers Ballroom Dance Club, founded 15 years ago, is a student-run organization that provides and open atmosphere where beginners can learn the art of ballroom dance, and advanced dancers can improve their skills and have the opportunity to teach and compete. Rutgers Ballroom Club is the place to learn passionate tango, elegant waltz, flirty cha-cha, and many other ballroom and Latin dances.
Membership is open to all Rutgers students and affiliates regardless of experience. No partner is necessary because we use a rotation system to accomodate everyone. In addition to weekly lessons and practices, the club attends various dance socials and workshops.
Rutgers Ballroom Dance Team, for those club members interested in competing, represents Rutgers at various collegiate ballroom dance competitions throughout the country. The club is always interested in teaching and performing at other Rutgers events. Our passion is ballroom dance, and our mission is to introduce ballroom to the Rutgers community.
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