| 19 May 2013 | A Swinging Good Time Coming Up! |
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Hey dancers, Only two weeks of the second term left to go, but still so much coming up both in classes and throughout the holidays! Here's some information about the end of term party, the car rally, the annual Hanmer trip, and the swing special class. End of Term PartyUCanDance invites you to our End of Term Two Party! The party will be held on Thursday 30th May, from 7:30 till 12:00 at the St Peter's Anglican Church hall (on Church Corner). Entry is $4 per person, and includes a surprise class at the start of the night, social dancing, drinks, nibbles and performances! Come and have a fun night of dancing to celebrate the end of term with a variety of Modern Jive and Latin music styles! Stay tuned for more details regarding performances and the mystery class ;) Car RallyHeld during the midyear break on Saturday 29th June, the car rally is a mad dash around the city to complete unusual tasks as part of a team! The car rally is a fun social event to fill the gap when there's no classes. Sign-ups for the day will be available soon! Annual Hanmer TripEnjoy a weekend retreat to Hanmer Springs with dancing on top of Frog Rock, a fantastic dance party, hot pools, amazing food, and much mischief! Our annual Hanmer trip is the perfect opportunity to get to know everyone over a relaxing social weekend. This year's Hanmer trip will be from Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st July, so SAVE THE DATE! We will be taking sign ups for the trip later this term. Be sure to get in fast, as numbers are limited! Take a look at the photos from last year's Hanmer trip. Swing Special ClassUCanDance can now confirm that the next special class is..... Lindy Hop Swing! The Swing Special Class will run for a duration of 5 weeks during Term 3, and will be held on Thursday nights. The classes will be taught by guest teachers from Swingtown Rebels! Sign-ups will be available in class soon. Looking forward to seeing you all in class on Monday!
~Alisha Other dancing
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| 12 May 2013 | Exciting New Classes, Parties and Social Events! |
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Hey dancers! It was really fantastic to see so many of you at Isla Del Fuego this weekend! Photos from the night can be found on our website. Here's some information about the End of Term Party, the Car Rally, the annual Hanmer Trip, and the next special class! End of Term Two PartyUCanDance invites you to our End of Term Two Party! The party will be held on Thursday 30th May, from 7:30 till late. Entry is $4 per person, and includes a surprise class at the start of the night, social dancing, drinks, nibbles and performances! Come and have a fun night of dancing to celebrate the end of term with a variety of Modern Jive and Latin music styles! Stay tuned for more details regarding location, performances, and the mystery class ;) Car RallyHeld during the midyear break on Saturday 29th June, the car rally is a mad dash around the city to complete unusual tasks as part of a team! The car rally is a fun social event to fill the gap when there's no classes. Sign-ups for the day will be available soon! Annual Hanmer TripEnjoy a weekend retreat to Hanmer Springs with dancing on top of Frog Rock, a fantastic dance party, hot pools, amazing food, and much mischief! Our annual Hanmer trip is the perfect opportunity to get to know everyone over a relaxing social weekend. This year's Hanmer trip will be from Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st July, so SAVE THE DATE! We will be taking sign ups for the trip later this term. Be sure to get in fast, as numbers are limited! Take a look at the photos from last year's Hanmer trip. Second Special ClassUCanDance can now confirm that the next special class is..... Lindy Hop Swing! The Swing Special Class will run for a duration of 5 weeks during Term 3, and will be held on Thursday nights. The classes will be taught by guest teachers from Swingtown Rebels! Sign-ups will be available in class soon. See you all on Monday!
~Alisha Other dancing
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| 5 May 2013 | It's the Final Countdown till Isla Del Fuego! |
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Hey everyone! I hope you're all enjoying classes this term and are excited for Isla Del Fuego next weekend! Here's some information about the new class times, bring a friend night, Isla Del Fuego and the upcoming Hanmer trip. 6 Days Until Isla Del FuegoFuego is Canterbury's largest Latin Dance Party, featuring live music by Gerardo Torres and Matecito Latin Combo! Isla Del Fuego will be held on Saturday 11th May at the Woolston Club, 43 Hargood Street, from 7:30pm till late. Tickets are $20 for students, $23 for non-students, and $28 door sales. Tickets are available online on our website, and are also available for purchase in class and at Latin studios. Check out some photos from Fuego 2012. Be sure to get your tickets soon! New Class TimesJust a reminder that the new class times are:
Mondays:
Thursdays: All dance classes will continue to be held in the Education Gym 101, and full details of class times are also available on our website. Bring a Friend NightEver wanted to share the dancing fever with your friends? Well be sure to bring along all of your friends who have never been to UCanDance before this Thursday 9th May, and they will receive FREE entry! Come along for a fun night of dancing and socialising, no prior dance experience required! Annual Hanmer TripEnjoy a weekend retreat to Hanmer Springs with dancing on top of Frog Rock, a fantastic dance party, hot pools, amazing food, and much mischief! Our annual Hanmer trip is the perfect opportunity to get to know everyone over a relaxing social weekend. This year's Hanmer trip will be from Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st July, so SAVE THE DATE! We will be taking sign ups for the trip later this term. Be sure to get in fast, as numbers are limited! Take a look at the photos from last year's Hanmer trip. Can't wait to see you all at Isla Del Fuego on Saturday!
~Alisha Other dancing
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UCanDance is the University of Canterbury's dance club, specialising in popular partner dances such as Modern Jive, Salsa and Merengue. We run classes twice a week during the university year for just $3 for students and $5 for everyone else. Plus, if you come on Monday, Thursday is free! Concession cards are also available.
We also run a variety of events throughout the year, including Fuego (Canterbury's largest Latin dance party), a ball, a weekend retreat to Hanmer Springs, a car rally, end of term parties and more!
Everyone is welcome - no experience or partner required!
