Site Last Updated:
Sept 11, 2008
 
Announcements and General Info
 
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A University of Wisconsin competitive dancesport team since 1995
   
Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Badger Ballroom Dance Team.

Our mission is to improve our dancing through lessons and practice; and to prepare members for competitions, performances, and social dancing. Feel free to look around. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at bbdt-info@lists.services.wisc.edu. You can also find a list of our officers and additional information about the team under the Team Info and Lessons links.


BBDT Showcase - Spring 2008
 
BBDT in Action

BBDT on Video

Badger Ballroom is now available in video format. Click on the link below to check out our myspace site and see BBDT in motion.

BBDT myspace at:
http://www.myspace.com/
bbdtmadison


 
Announcements
Posted:  
Sept 11, 2008 - It's not too late! If you missed our first lesson this fall, you can still come on Monday 9/15 and try out our beginning classes for free. Just stop by Kanopy Dance studio on State Street at 8pm.
   
Sept 6, 2008 - Congratulations to our coaches Alex and Katja, now national finalists, for placing 4th in the US National Championship Pro Rising Star Smooth. Learn to dance under their expert instruction with our Fall Session starting September 8th.
   
Aug 24, 2008 - BBDT...Now with new format and new coaching! Fall Session 2008 starts September 8 and we've been making some changes. Check out "Lessons" for new class descriptions and added instruction time. Also, it is with great excitement that we introduce the new coaches of BBDT - Alex Tecza and Katja Lindholm. Read more about them under "Team Info".
   
May 23, 2008 - Check out BBDT's new Calendar of Events (thank you Captain Becca). Perfect for the on-the-go dancer wanting to know when the next dancing or practicing opportunity may be.
   
May 18, 2008 - Photos from the BBDT 2008 Spring Showcase Spectaculer © are now posted and ready for viewing.
   
May 10, 2008 - Congratulations to the new Team officers! And many thanks to those stepping down. Its been a very active semester and there are several more photos and competition results posted to prove it. BBDT 's Summer Session 2008 begins June 16. Foxtrot, Tango, Samba, West Coast Swing and good friends.
   
March 29, 2008 - BBDT's Spring Showcase is just around the corner. Shake off your cabin fever and come catch some rockin' pneumonia and boogie woogie flu on Saturday, April 19th, 9pm, Tripp Commons in Memorial Union (during the UWMBDA dance). Also, check out how Sam and Alina dominated at Harvard.
   
Feb 16, 2008 - Winter weather got you down? Check out newly posted pictures from Purdue and results from Michigan. With ballroom dancing you can dance away in indoor comfort the whole year round. More competitions coming up soon. Let one of our compeition coordinators know if you're interested in competing or spectating.
   
Jan 29, 2008 - Snow Day! Due to bad weather BBDT is canceling our lessons for tonight (Tuesday, 1/29). We will make up the class during a Wednesday night practice (but not tomorrow's practice). The date of the make-up lesson will be announced at a later time. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
   
Dec 20, 2007 - Congratulations to the new and returning officers! If you need a question answered about Spring lessons, upcoming competitions, or anything else, our team officers would be more than happy to help.
   
Dec 10, 2007 - Showcase pictures from Spring and Fall are now posted in the History section. Congratulations on another great year.
   
Nov 29, 2007 - Spring 2008 Classes start Monday, January 28. The first night of class will be held in Room 240 of Union South. For all other nights, classes will be at Kanopy Dance Studio. Directions, pricing, and more information can be found under "Lessons". And if you have any questions, feel free to contact our team captain Karla at "karla_esbona {at} wisc.edu"
   
Nov 5, 2007 - The team is back from a great weekend at the Purdue Ballroom Classic. Check out the results in "History and Photos". And to see our dancing up close and personal, come to BBDT's Fall Showcase this Friday (see below for details).
   
Oct 21, 2007 -

BBDT's Fall 2007 Showcase is almost here. You provide the audience and we'll provide many solo performances and several multiple couple formations. Its free! So bring your family and friends and see why everyone loves to dance. The showcase is Friday, Nov. 9th, from 9 to 9:30pm at Tripp Commons in the University of Wisconsin's Memorial Union.

   
Aug 12, 2007 - As Chris sets off for the Big Apple to seek his fame and fortune in showbiz, we send a big congratulations to him and Micaelin for their great showing at Nationals this year. Pictures and results from Nationals can be found under "History".
   
June 10, 2007 - Summer Session starts this Monday, June 11th! Waltz, Rumba, Hustle, and Paso Doble...we have something for everyone. See "Lessons" for all the info on this all-level class.
   
June 1, 2007 - Pictures from Star of the North are now posted.
   
May 24, 2007 - Results are now posted for the Chicago DanceSport Classic. And don't forget to mark your calendars... BBDT's summer dance lessons begin June 11th.
   
May 18, 2007 - New postings: results from Northwestern and pictures from Michigan. Good luck to the team as they compete in the Chicago Dancesport Classic tomorrow, the Midwest's regional qualifier. Results will be posted soon.
   
Mar 17, 2007 - The Harvard Invitational Competition proved more than worth the trip - with fantastic performances and LOTS of competition: For the international style dances there were over 100 couples at the bronze and silver levels and almost 50 couples at the gold level! Results are in...BBDT did great and had lots of fun.
   
Mar 5, 2007 - BBDT braved the elements and had a great time at Iowa's Cyclone Classic. Results are now posted.
   
Feb 24, 2007 - As always, BBDT remains committed to high quality competitive dancing. Results from Michigan and Minneapolis are now posted under "History". Still to come this semester are Iowa, Harvard, and regionals in Chicago. Can't wait for photos ... check out our videos at the BBDT myspace site.
   
Jan 25, 2007 - It's a new year and a new series of BBDT lessons. "Lessons" start on Monday, January 29 at Kanopy Dance studio on State Street. A printable flyer for our Spring session can be found here. And while you're visiting, check out the newly posted pictures from our Fall 2006 Showcase under "History and Photos".
   
Dec 8, 2006 - The results for Purdue Ballroom Classic 2006 are now posted - see "History and Photos."
   
Nov 28, 2006 - New photos! Pictures from the Purdue Ballroom Classic 2006 are now up and available for viewing. Check back soon for the results.
   
Oct 22, 2006 - Thanks for the great showcase everyone. Pictures will be up soon. And congratulations to everyone who competed at the Dancing Illini Invitational. Results are posted in the "History and Photos" section. Next up - Purdue Ballroom Classic on Nov 3rd thru 5th.

ROAD TRIP!
Attention all BBDT members ... on Saturday, Nov. 18, the team will be taking a road trip to North Ave Dance Studio in Chicago's Villa Park for an afternoon of lessons and an evening social dance and professional show. Alex Tecza and Katja Lindholm are offering all of this for a fantastic price. For more information check out the related discussion in our "Forums".
   
Aug 18, 2006 - History updates: Pictures from the 2006 Chicago Danceport Challenge; and Results from the 2006 USA Dance Nationals in San Jose. Check out the latter to see 40 couples waltzing at the same time!
   
June 18, 2006 - All kinds of updates to the website - including pictures, competition results, and a new menu link to some discussion forums kindly hosted by our own Peter Doksus. Check them out and partake in democratic and philosophical discussions akin to the ancient Romans ... without the vomitoriums.
   
May 2, 2006 - BBDT Summer Session 2006 begins June 12. Whether you want to glide with the foxtrot or shake your groovy Mambo, we have something for everyone. Check out "Lessons" for specifics.

Results are now posted for Northwestern's Competion and the Heartland Classic Regionals. More importantly, PICTURES are now up from Star of the North. Mosey on over to "History and Photos" and take a gander.
   
Apr. 19, 2006 - The BBDT 2006 Spring Showcase is this Friday. Come for the free showcase and stay for the best deal on social dancing in town. The BBDT Showcase will be in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union on Friday, April 21 at 9:30pm. Dancing will start at 8pm and continue until midnight. $3 at the door. Free admission to the 9:30 performance.
   
Mar. 19, 2006 - Results are now posted for Iowa's Cyclone Ballroom Classic 2006 - see "History and Photos." But this dance season isn't over yet. Northwestern and the Chicago Dancesport Challenge are fast approaching, as well as the 2006 Spring BBDT Showcase - see "Competitions" for dates.
   
Feb. 26, 2006 - Results are now posted for Start of the North competition 2006 - see "History and Photos." Check back soon for photos.
   
Jan. 27, 2006 - Class is back in session and so are we. First day of Spring 2006 class is Monday, Jan. 30, 8pm, at Kanopy Dance Studio. Also, for all you competitors out there - start thinking about Star of the North and the Cyclone Ballroom Classic. See the "Competitions" page for dates.
   
Jan. 1, 2006 - Happy New Year! To celebrate, why not check out newly posted pictures from our "True Colors" BBDT 2005 Fall Showcase, found under "History".
   
Nov. 11, 2005 - Spring 2006 Classes start Monday, January 30. More information can be found under "Lessons."
   
Nov 7, 2005 - 3rd Place in the Team Match at Purdue! Congratulations Team. Results and pictures are now posted from the 2005 Purdue Ballroom Classic and the 17th Annual Dancing Illini Invitational.
   
Aug 12, 2005 - Mark your calenders - Fall classes start on September 5th.
Fall schedule is now posted under "Lessons". There is even a map to help those who are directionally challenged find our brand new location within the Kanopy Dance Studio on State Street.
   
Aug 11, 2005 - Pictures from the BBDT 2005 Spring Showcase and the Chicago Dancesport Classic are now posted.
   
Jun 24, 2005 - A detailed summer schedule and much more are now available in the "From the Coach" section of "Resources". Also, a list of this summer's lessons, practices, and UWMBDA dances may now be found under "Calendar".
   
Mar 20, 2005 - Workshop shedules and prices are posted for the BBDT Ballroom Blitz Weekend. Follow the link above or click on the following link for a printer friendly version of the Workshop Schedule.
Also, pictures from Cyclone Ballroom Classic are up and ready for viewing.
   
Mar 13, 2005 - Mark your calendars now....for the BBDT Ballroom Blitz Weekend. Showcase, social dance, lessons, workshops, and lots of fun. Click here for more info and keep checking for updates on the workshops.
   
Mar 13, 2005 - With another two comps under our belt, newcomers got their first taste of competition while the more experienced dancers are becoming seasoned veterans. Results are now posted for Star of the North and for the Cyclone Ballroom Classic. Photos are are also posted for Star of the North (Iowa's shall be coming soon). All this and more can be found under "History and Photos".
   
Jan 03, 2005 - Happy New Year! Pictures from the fall showcase are posted. And the competitions page has been updated with Spring comps.
   
Dec 19, 2004 - Great showcase everybody. Pictures will be posted soon. More DVD's are still available - just ask Chris.
Also, elections have been held - Congratulations to the new officers and the returning veterans. See "Team Info" for entire list.
   
Nov 1, 2004 - Competitions and History have been updated. For those of you who missed the party at Chris and Mica's, you can see the pictures and results of our illustrious comp at Star of the North last year.
   
Sept 2, 2004 - Mark your calendars for the UWMBDA Kick-off dance on Sept. 9, Great Hall. Lessons begin at 7pm. Dance starts at 9pm. FREE!
   
Sept 2, 2004 - Fall Schedule now available - check under "Lessons." Classes begin on September 13.
   
Aug 1, 2004 - International Dance Syllabuses are now available in convenient PDF checklist format under the "Resources" category.
   
July 31,2004 - Election results are in...Cuck Rentmeesters will be our coach for the new school year. Congratulations! And a big thank you to all the candidates for taking time out of your schedules. They were all great and it was a tough choice.
   
May 22, 2004 - The new website debutes!
Check out all the features and kindly overlook stylistic inconsistencies still being worked out.