University of Chicago

Ballroom & Latin Dance Association

 
 

We promote awareness and appreciation of ballroom and latin dances on campus, as well as affordable weekly social dance classes for students and members of the University of Chicago and Hyde Park community.


Welcome to our new, renovated look. We are still in construction so please be patient, and all comments, suggestions and ideas are very welcome at bldawebmaster dot uchicago dot edu

Welcome to our BLDA webpage!

  1. New Summer Schedule!

  2. Check out our new Blog!

  3. Join our group in Facebook!

  4. Check out our new Pics!

  5. Ready to the next level? Join our Performance Groups!

Announcements


  1. Check our updated Rules and Regulations. Do it!

  2. Want to dance Salsa at the next level? Join our new Salsa Performance Group!

  3. Join our Competitive Ballroom DanceSport Team. Contact Sasha (ballroom at uchicago dot edu).

  4. Our instructors now offer Private Lessons!


Events


  1. End of the year Latin Dance Party will be on Saturday, June 7th in Bartlett Dance Space from 7pm to 11:30pm.


News


  1. You can see and read more about other performances by Onda Latina here.

  2. Video of the Cha Cha Rumba Samba number at the OLAS Show 2008.

  3. Video of the Sean's Salsa number at the OLAS Show 2008.

  4. BLDA is involved with South Side public schools, brining dance events and programs to elementary, middle, and high school students. Contact us (ballroom at uchicago dot edu), if you are an instructor interested in getting involved and teaching occasionally or regularly, or if you are a school administrator interested in brining Ballroom and Latin dancing events to your school!

  5. Video of the Latin American Fusion number (Samba + Salsa) at the RBIM 2007 Show


General Information


  1. Check our pics page! Send us yours too!

  2. We offer lessons to both students and non-students alike and you don't need a partner to attend!

  3. Don't miss out - join the Ballroom-dance Listhost for ALL updates.

  4. Lessons

  5. Membership Information

  6. Rules and Regulations

  7. Bylaws