Ballroom Dance Club at the University of Virginia

Club Description

The Ballroom Dance Club at the University of Virginia is a contracted independent organization (CIO) and a club sport at UVA. The club seeks to promote ballroom dancing on and off Grounds, socially and competitively. Membership is open to all students, faculty, and staff of the University, regardless of prior dance experience. The Ballroom Dance Club at UVA offers lessons in ballroom dancing ranging from beginner lessons to advanced technique. Our primary instructor, Lee Santos, is a professional who has won multiple national ballroom dancing championships. Throughout the year, students can learn over 16 dances, in standard, Latin, rhythm, and smooth styles. The club hosts a series of social dances throughout the year, travels to five or more DanceSport competitions to face off against dancers from other schools across the country, and holds a showcase of dancing with student-generated and performed routines. We are always looking for new members to join us!