September 16th, 2008 at 1:58am
A preliminary schedule for the OHS Tiger Classic this Saturday has been posted. You can access it at www.oremhighballroom.com by clicking on the following link:
OHS Tiger Classic Preliminary Schedule
We do not anticipate the schedule will change, however, this is not the final schedule and is subject to change as needed.
Please be prepared to dance at least 30 minutes before your scheduled event. Also, please plan extra time for parking.
Contact Brad or Michelle if you have any questions.
September 7th, 2008 at 11:12pm
Just a reminder that the entry form due date for the Orem High Tiger Classic is this coming Wednesday, Sept 10. (after that, there will be a $10 late fee)
The competition will take place on Sept 20 in the OHS Fieldhouse at Orem High School. The OHS Ballroom Team is excited to welcome special visiting judges Urs Geisenhainer and Agnes Kazmierczak, Professional Standard Champions!
Because of the construction on the new Orem High School on the same property, parking may be limited. Carpooling is strongly encouraged where possible. Please plan extra time for parking.
This competition is the first in the Utah Dancesport Series, presented by the Utah Ballroom Alliance. Competitors will accrue points for each competition entered, each recall made, and placings in the finals for the following open multi-dance styles in the Preteen, Junior, Youth, and Adult age categories:
- International Standard
- International Latin
- American Smooth
- American Rhythm
Entry forms for couples and teams, along with more information about the Tiger Classic can be found at www.oremhighballroom.com.
August 20th, 2008 at 11:44pm
Received an email today that Red Tango (owned by Mary Lyn Keck) is going to have a back to school sale on Sept 6, 2008 from 10 am – 7 pm. There is a flyer here.
August 9th, 2008 at 10:32pm
Introducting the Utah Dancesport Series! The 2008-2009 Utah Dancesport Series begins with the Orem High School Tiger Classic on September 20, 2008. More information about the Orem High Tiger Classic can be found at www.oremhighballroom.com.
The Series is presented by the Utah Ballroom Alliance. The Series Includes the Following Competitions:
- Orem High (Sep 20)
- Timpview High (Oct 25)
- BYU (Nov 14-15)
- Provo High (Jan 30-31)
- American Fork (27-28)
- BYU (Mar 11-14)
- Final Competition (Mar 28)
The participating Utah Ballroom Alliance Programs include:
- Â Â Â Â Orem High School
- Â Â Â Â Timpview High School
- Â Â Â Â BYU
- Â Â Â Â Provo High School
- Â Â Â Â American Fork High School
- Â Â Â Â Lone Peak High School
Competition points will be given to all partnerships in championship events. The partnerships with the most points at the end of the series will receive great prizes that will be given in the 4 championship styles (Standard, Latin, Smooth, Rhythm) in the 4 age categories (Preteen, Junior, Youth, Adult).
More information at www.utahballroom.org/uba.
August 7th, 2008 at 2:08pm
BYU has posted the schedule for their summer competition this Saturday:
http://www.accessdance.com/files/compsites/91/2008Schedule.pdf
August 7th, 2008 at 2:07pm
The UVU Ballroom Dance Company will be presenting their Summer Concert on Friday, August 8th, at 7:30 p.m. in the UVU Ragan Theater.
Admission is $5.
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:00am
The Orem High competition on Sept 20 will be the first of the Utah Dancesport Series competitions, presented by the Utah Ballroom Alliance. This series will include competitions at:
- Orem High
- Timpview High
- BYU
- Provo High
- American Fork High
- Lone Peak High
More information to come!
June 24th, 2008 at 10:37pm
UtahBallroom.org is now the official domain to find information about what is happening with Ballroom in the state of Utah. More updates will be coming, so check back!
June 9th, 2008 at 2:00pm
“Utah Valley University is pleased to offer Ballroom Dance classes during Summer Semester 2008. Classes will include Social Dance, International Latin, and International Standard. In addition, two performance teams will also be offered, a Beginning Team and a Tour Team. The Summer Tour will be to Southern California where the team will compete in the U.S. National Formation Championships.
Graduating seniors or those eligible for concurrent enrollment are welcome to continue or enhance heir current ballroom training with us.
Classes begin on June 19 and end on August 8. Auditions for the teams will be held on June 19 at 7:00 a.m. in room 154 of the UVU PE Building. Please come prepared
to dance the cha cha and the waltz. No partner is required; nice dress is encouraged.
For more information, contact Chris Witt at 801-863-6757 or wittch@uvsc.edu.”
May 12th, 2008 at 5:21pm
In order to create the most comprehensive and helpful website for Ballroom Dancing in Utah, www.utahballroom.com and www.ballroominutah.com have combined! All the features you have come to love and rely on will still be available. Plus, we will add new features and information.
Look for more information in the coming days!
