Spring Showcase Auditions Jan 14th!
We are Northwestern’s Ballroom, Latin, and Swing Team!
BLAST is a partner-dancing company and DanceSport competition team that provides high-quality instruction alongside social, competitive, and barrier-free performance dance opportunities. We are committed to creating an inclusive partner dance community for all levels of dancers, and all are welcome to join our classes, workshops, social events, and competitions!
Upcoming Events
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Come audition for our spring showcase! We are no cut meaning everyone will be cast.
Location: Evanston Athletic Center
Time: 7-9pm
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Notes: Come with dance shoes or socks! No experience needed
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Check out our lessons schedule for more details!
No equipment or partner necessary; just come with socks :)
Location: Chicago Ballet Arts (next to Foster station)
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Check out our lesson schedule for more details! This is updated for the 2025 Winter quarter.
Location: SPAC Studio 1B
Featuring our former BLAST member, Isabelle (‘24)
Lessons
New to ballroom/social dancing? Come learn! We teach a variety of styles, from the classic waltz to the energetic cha-cha. Open to students and community members. No experience or partner necessary!
Featuring our very own Andre and Kaytlyn!
Competitions
Enter the world of DanceSport with Northwestern's competition team! You’ll learn styles in International Standard, International Latin, American Smooth and American Rhythm and will have the opportunity to attend intercollegiate college competitions.
(Left to right) Featuring Kaytlyn and Nélianne (‘24)
Socials
From going to dance studios in the city, hosting dancing events at Northwestern, or trying out new food locations in Evanston, socials are a great way to show of some moves or meet new people!
Past BLAST members… their identity forever a mystery
Showcase
Learn routines in specific styles, set to a story and music on stage! If you would like to delve into a particular style (or set of styles) over the course of a quarter, show off your moves, or realize a creative vision, then come to auditions as a dancer or submit a bid as a choreographer. All levels are welcome!
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