The purpose of the UNL Ballroom Dance Club is to foster interest in ballroom dance by providing social, competitive, and performance opportunities to UNL students and the surrounding community. Ballroom dance encompasses several different styles, such as social swing, east coast swing, west coast swing, rumba, cha cha, salsa, mambo, samba, foxtrot, waltz, Viennese waltz, bolero, tango, and Argentine tango. If you’re interested in ballroom dance at UNL, the club provides a few different levels of involvement:
1. Ballroom Dance Club Free weekly lessons taught by members of the ballroom team (see events). Perfect for those interested in learning more about what ballroom dance has to offer or those interested in honing their skills in a social environment. Open to all UNL students. No partner needed
2. Ballroom Dance Team Audition required (see membership criteria). Various ballroom styles and choreography taught by a local professional instructor. Performance opportunities throughout the school year including fall and spring showcases, as well as other optional events in the Omaha-Lincoln area. Competition opportunities and preparation offered throughout the year