Currently studies: MA International Business
Started dancing: When I was 5 years old
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dance: Paso Doble & Samba (I specialize in Latin only >:3)
Most memorable dance memory: Seeing a male lead’s shoe fly off while dancing Jive in a competition
Hobbies outside of dancing: Digital art original character illustration and animation, watching Anime. reading Webtoon & Manhwa also novels
What I want to say to newcomers: Latin Dance has forever been my method of artistic self expressionism, so I hope it could be yours too~ Remember, it’s not how well you do but what you experience and learn out of it!
The President shall be ultimately responsible for the conduct and day-to-day running of the Society.
The President shall have the right to preside at all meetings of the members of the Society and at all meetings of the Committee. Should the President be absent, or decline to take the Chair, the Committee shall elect another member of the Committee to Chair the meeting.
Currently studies: MSc Management
Started dancing: September 2023
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Waltz and Cha Cha
Most memorable dance memory: Getting to finals in my first competition at Scottish University Titles in Kirkcaldy
Hobbies outside of dancing: Horse riding, reading, cooking, polo
What you want to say to newcomers: Ballroom has surprised me in the best way possible. EUBDS is such a welcoming society, no matter your previous dancing experience so don’t be afraid to give it a try! We’d love to have you!
MSc Management
The Secretary shall be responsible to the President for the administration of the Society. This includes, but is not limited to:
- maintaining a register of all the members of the Society;
- giving notice of meetings of the members and the Committee;
- drawing up the agenda and minutes of those meetings and, on approval of the Committee, ensuring they are available for any member of the Society;
- writing and submitting the annual report in accordance with the Students’ Association deadlines;
- re-registering the society with the Students’ Association each year prior to Week 12 of Semester 2;
- taking responsibility for the operation and updating of a suitable society web-page displaying (at a minimum) current society contacts, the Constitution, the Code of Conduct, and Risk Assessment;
- co-ordinating and regulating access to the web facilities used by the Society;
- being mindful of relevant data protection legislation when handling personal data;
- regularly keeping members of the Society informed of affairs by e-mail, using the society mailing list.
Currently studies: MA International Relations
Started dancing: September 2024
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dance: Viennese Waltz and Jive
Most memorable dance memory: The Summer Ball. a magical event for socialising by dancing
Hobbies outside of dancing: Reading, hiking, skiing and taking care of animals
What I want to say to newcomers: Ballroom dancing is so fun, it was a real escape from the stress of my first year at university. Don’t be afraid of trying, everyone is very nice and supportive.
The Treasurer shall be responsible to the President for the finances of the Society. This includes, but is not limited to:
- keeping proper records of the Society’s financial transactions in accordance with the University’s established procedure;
- developing and maintaining good practice procedures in line with the Students’ Association’s policy, including maintaining two signatories on all accounts; the Treasurer and President;
- ensuring that bills are paid on time, being aware when documentation requires the signature of other Officers;
- ensuring that cash and cheques are banked in accordance with the University’s established procedure;
- preparing a budget at the start of the academic year for the Society and regularly informing the Committee of progress of that budget;
- preparing an end of year report on the Society’s finances, and making this report available to the University and Society members;
- ensuring that all records, procedures and accounts are available on request to the Committee and the university;
- developing and maintaining a manual of written procedures for all aspects of the Treasurer’s responsibility.
Currently studies: Bachelor of Computer Science
Started dancing: In January 2020
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Quickstep and Samba
Most memorable dance memory: Performing for the opening ceremony of Hamburg’s press ball in 2023. It was an amazing feeling to be on stage with all my friends, after the months of hard work and practice we put in!
Hobbies outside of dancing: Kickboxing, 3D-Modeling, Volleyball and Salsa
What you want to say to newcomers: Don’t be scared of making mistakes or other people dancing around you! We all just pretend to know what we’re doing—you just get better at pretending
The Head of Attire will be responsible to the President for the Society’s outfitting. This includes, but is not limited to:
- designing, ordering and distributing of all Society apparel, as well as the acquisition, storage and maintenance of team attire;
- ensuring, along with the Team Captain, that all competitors adhere to the relevant dress restrictions at competitions.
Currently studies/studied: History of Art and English Literature
Started dancing: Ballet and flamenco from age 3, started ballroom last year!
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Viennese Waltz and Tango
Most memorable dance memory: Performing at sunset on the shore of Lake Annecy in 2023!
Hobbies outside of dancing: Following naturally from dance I guess, anything creative that allows me to hear music! Whether that’s because I’m using my hands and listening to music at the same time, like making jewellery or drawing, or because I’m playing the music myself: on the guitar, the piano, or singing
What you want to say to newcomers: I’ve met friends for lifethanks to this society – the most wonderful, caring people – and in my unbiased(!!) opinion, we have the coolest events of any society
The Social Secretary shall be responsible to the President for the organisation of all social events throughout the year. This includes, but is not limited to:
- organising the annual Winter and End-of-Year Balls;
- organising other social events throughout the year;
- being mindful of the diversity of the Society and accessibility when organising social events.
Currently studies: Completed PhD in Precision Medicine, working as Scientific Manager
Started dancing: Different styles since approx 7 years old, with EUBDS from 2017
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Ballroom Tango, Latin Samba and Paso Doble
Most memorable dance memory: Getting to finals of Blackpool in Pre-Inter WQ
Hobbies outside of dancing: Puppy walks, yoga
What you want to say to newcomers: “Have fun and sign up for as many competitions as possible”
Webmaster shall be responsible to the President for the management of web facilities used by the Society. This includes, but is not limited to:
- ensuring that the Society’s email, domain name, and hosting is current;
- taking responsibility for the operation and updating of a suitable society web-page content
- be mindful of relevant data protection legislation when handling personal data;
- maintain an awareness of the University guidelines on web and social media publishing;
- ensuring that publicity material for the Club’s classes and events is produced and distributed.
Currently studies: PhD in Physics and Chemistry
Started dancing: When I was 8
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dance: Foxtrot and Cha cha
Most memorable dance memory: My partner and I once forgot our routine the moment the music started and accidentally ended up dancing a routine we hadn’t used in two years instead in a competition. Our teacher was very confused.
Hobbies outside of dancing: Reading, video games, baking, regretting my life choices, ice skating
What I want to say to newcomers: It is impossible to look silly if you’re having fun so try everything, we’re so excited to meet you!
The Team Captain shall be responsible to the President for the organisation and management of the team. This includes, but is not limited to:
- acting as the Society’s Nominated Representative to IVDA;
- ensuring that all documentation and cases are submitted in a timely fashion to the relevant IVDA officials;
- being mindful of relevant data protection legislation when handling personal data;
- organising and submitting the Team’s entries for competitions.
Currently studies: MMet Meteorology and Climate
Started dancing: Last year
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dance: Samba (for the music and the vibes)
Most memorable dance memory: Unexpectedly winning beginner jive and beginner/novice samba at Manchester Spring
Hobbies outside of dancing: Baking, singing, songwriting, and probably looking at clouds
What I want to say to newcomers: If you’re unsure about starting dancing, give it a go…you might (definitely) end up loving it!
The Team Vice-Captain shall be responsible to the President for the organisation and management of the team. This includes, but is not limited to:
- acting as the Society’s Nominated Representative to IVDA;
- ensuring that all documentation and cases are submitted in a timely fashion to the relevant IVDA officials;
- being mindful of relevant data protection legislation when handling personal data;
- organising and submitting the Team’s entries for competitions.