Group gives dancers place to compete

By KANSAN

Monday, March 12, 2007

Ballroom dancing may not be prevalent on campus, but with TV shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars,” competitive dancing is becoming more popular across the nation.

DanceSport is a campus group that competes in ballroom dancing competitions. The group competed March 3 in the Cyclone Ballroom Classic at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

Although the dancers attended the competition together, each individual was rated separately. The couples advanced to the next round based on performance.

In Ames, everyone from DanceSport placed in one of their events.

“This is a big accomplishment because we gain a lot of new members at the start of the new semester,” said Emily Copeland, McPherson sophomore and DanceSport president.

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This is a big accomplishment because we gain a lot of new members at the start of the new semester.

-Emily Copeland, DanceSport president

DanceSport is for anyone who is interested in competitive ballroom dancing. No experience is required to join.

“The most rewarding part of being in the group is watching everyone grow and develop their skills,” Copeland said.

The group competes in three competitions a year. The biggest competition is in the fall, and two smaller competitions are in the spring.

Members have the option of three different practices a week. A different advanced student teaches moves to beginners from 10 p.m. to midnight each Monday night.

Then the dancers have the opportunity to practice these moves on Wednesday from 10 p.m. to midnight and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All practices are at the Aerobics Room in the Student Recreation and Fitness Center.

If you are interested in joining DanceSport, contact Emily Copeland at ecope@ku.edu or visit the group’s Web site, groups.ku.edu/~kuds.

— Edited by Carissa Pedigo

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