Who We Are
We are the official sports club for Ballroom and Latin American dancing at UEA.
We offer professional dance tuition along with social dancing events, as well as the chance to represent UEA at university league competitions across the country.
We learn over 14 dances, so if you've ever seen Strictly Come Dancing or Dancing with the Stars, those are the dances we learn. The Ballroom dances include a Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep. The Latin entails Cha cha cha, Samba, Paso Doble, Rumba, and Jive. Swing dances like Rock'n'Roll and Charleston are also taught as special workshops.
We also host a variety of socials to get to know everyone better and have a bit of fun!
Lesson Times
Every Sunday timings are as follows:
2-3pm - Beginners 1 (Congregation Hall 01.20)
3-4pm - Beginners 2 (Congregation Hall 01.20)
4-5pm - Novice Silver (Congregation Hall 01.20)
5-6pm - Novice Gold (Congregation Hall 01.20)
6:30-7:30pm - Intermediate (Sportspark Dance Studio)
7:30-9pm - Open Practice (Sportspark Dance Studio)
Due to a busy timetable, please be aware lessons may overrun. We appreciate your patience :)
Every Tuesday
6-8pm - Open Practice (Congregation Hall 01.20)
Club Membership Prices
£45 Club Membership + £55 UEA Sport Membership are required to join the club.
A half year membership (September - December) is available if you are only here for one semester, please contact union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk to be able to purchase this.
Booking and Paying for Lessons:
One lesson a week is included in your membership price, however if you wish to attend more than one you can purchase an additional £4 lesson ticket for each extra class you come to (to be purchased before the lesson each week, found in the products section at the top of this page)
We cannot take payments in person, so please purchase you memberships, lessons or passes on this page.
Contact
Stay up to date with club news and announcements by following our social media pages:
Facebook: UEA Ballroom and Latin Dance Club
Instagram: @ueaballroomandlatin
Twitter: @ueabldc
For questions and enquiries, Direct Message us at the above tags, or email us at: uea.ballroomandlatin@uea.ac.uk
The Real Cost of Sport
The 'Real Cost of Sport' initiative, a project reviewed and rebranded by the Students' Union in partnership with uea+sport, aims to provide prospective members with a comprehensive overview of the potential costs of joining their chosen sports club. This year, I have worked closely with the clubs to ensure these tables are as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
This guide is intended to serve as a general reference. The compulsory cost includes the uea+sport membership fee of £55, which is a one-time payment that covers membership across all clubs.
When considering additional expenses, it is important to note that some clubs may not have any extra costs, while others might incur additional fees. These costs often depend on the level of competitiveness within the sport; recreational or social participation is generally less expensive. Additionally, some equipment, such as shoes or gum shields, may be used across multiple sports, potentially reducing overall expenses.
For any specific questions or further information about a particular club, please contact the club directly or contact us at union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk for more details about the project.
All the best,
Olivia Hunt
Your Activities & Opportunities Officer 24/25
