	Frequently Asked Questions When and where do you meet? The Syrcause University Ballroom Dance Organization (BDO) meets two times a week for lessons technique/competition practice, and once a week for free social dance lessons (no experience needed!!!. (see the lessons page) We also hold meetings periodically. Stay up to date by joining our listserv! Or if you really want to get in touch with us right away, email us! Do I have to know how to dance to participate? Of course not! We're willing to teach anybody how to dance, that's half the fun. Scheduled lessons are part lesson, part dance. We feature a new dance every week for the first part. The part is an open dance. We pop in a CD, do a few songs, and then change CDs. It's a lot of fun! What if I have two left feet? If you have two left feet, we don't care. as long as you're willing to put in the effort to learn, we're willing to help you learn. Do I need a partner? Definitely not! Most people come without partners, and everyone gets a chance to dance with whoever they want. Don't hesitate to ask someone to dance. We're all more than willing to dance or help out with steps. Is it too late to join? BDO nights are partially classroom environments so we recommend that you start coming ASAP but It's Never Too Late To Join! Feel free to come at anytime, but the best time would be when we're just starting a lesson. There will always be people on hand to help you figure stuff out even if you've missed a few meetings. Are there any special clothes that I should wear? Due to the beautiful floor that we're allowed to dance on, we ask that you bring a change of shoes. Black-soled sneakers (or anything that will leave rubber marks all over the floor) are not permitted as per Recreation Services Policy. Otherwise, anything you're comfortable dancing in is fine. What if my question isn’t answered in the faq? E-mail us, with your question, or come to a meeting and ask one of us personally. We’d be happy to help with anything relating to social dance or BDO.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where do you meet?

The Syrcause University Ballroom Dance Organization (BDO) meets two times a week for lessons technique/competition practice, and once a week for free social dance lessons (no experience needed!!!. (see the lessons page) We also hold meetings periodically. Stay up to date by joining our listserv! Or if you really want to get in touch with us right away, email us!

Do I have to know how to dance to participate?

Of course not! We're willing to teach anybody how to dance, that's half the fun. Scheduled lessons are part lesson, part dance. We feature a new dance every week for the first part. The part is an open dance. We pop in a CD, do a few songs, and then change CDs. It's a lot of fun!

What if I have two left feet?

If you have two left feet, we don't care. as long as you're willing to put in the effort to learn, we're willing to help you learn.

Do I need a partner?

Definitely not! Most people come without partners, and everyone gets a chance to dance with whoever they want. Don't hesitate to ask someone to dance. We're all more than willing to dance or help out with steps.

Is it too late to join?

BDO nights are partially classroom environments so we recommend that you start coming ASAP but It's Never Too Late To Join! Feel free to come at anytime, but the best time would be when we're just starting a lesson. There will always be people on hand to help you figure stuff out even if you've missed a few meetings.

Are there any special clothes that I should wear?

Due to the beautiful floor that we're allowed to dance on, we ask that you bring a change of shoes. Black-soled sneakers (or anything that will leave rubber marks all over the floor) are not permitted as per Recreation Services Policy. Otherwise, anything you're comfortable dancing in is fine.

What if my question isn’t answered in the faq?

E-mail us, with your question, or come to a meeting and ask one of us personally. We’d be happy to help with anything relating to social dance or BDO.