UCBD Performance and Instruction

If you would like to liven up an event with elegance of Standard or the excitement Latin performance, UCBD can make this happen. Our performers can bring entertaining and competition-quality routines that will be engaging for all audiences. Our dances include:

Or perhaps you would like to learn one of these dances or have it taught at a social event. You don't have to go anywhere because we come to you. UCBD Team members are highly experienced in social instruction and proficient in teaching all of the dances above. These lessons are offered for groups as well as individuals. UCBD can also help couples prepare for weddings or just learn new dances together – please check our individual lessons at Social Individual Lessons. For a taste of our instruction, check out the Monday and Wednesday social classes in Hearst Gym!

Pricing is done on a case by case basis to ensure that all groups and individuals have access to the world of ballroom. We have not turned down a group yet, and do not plan to as we believe it is important that ballroom is available to everyone who is interested. Basically, contact us and we'll work something out. Groups who have invited UCBD in the past speak for themselves:

Phi Delta Theta Valentines Day Waltz 2004

“Every brother and date who attended our event loved the ballroom dancing. It was definitely not something you would expect a fraternity to partake in; however, everyone loved it and was eager to learn. Rasna and James were excellent instructors—you could tell that they truly loved to dance ballroom, and their enthusiasm shone through their lesson. Personally, I would highly recommend other fraternities to give ballroom a chance: a little grace and culture is never a bad thing.”

OSL Holiday Party 2004

“The dance instructor's from the UC Ballroom Dance student organization were great, they were very patient with our group, we all learned a lot, and everyone had a nice time! Thank you!”

Summer Sampler for High School Students 2006

“The ballroom dancing lessons we received during our six week stay at Berkeley helped me widen my outlook on different genres of music such as the quickstep and tango. ”

Iesenia Gonzalez, CHA House student of 2006

“The students began to develop what is probably a long-term interest in a form of social dance that will become increasingly useful to them as the years go by. The dance leaders were highly trained, excellent role-models for high school students, and really know how to dance!!”

Nancy Mellor, Director, CHA House

Community Benefit Holiday Party, Kaiser Permanente Regional Offices in Downtown Oakland 2006

“Our instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. They catered to the skill level of the group and gave us the opportunity to practice throughout the lesson. It was a wonderful addition to our holiday party.”

Gina Gloria, Assistant Public Affairs Representative, Kaiser Permanente's Educational Theatre Programs

Annual Military Ball for UC Berkeley Cadets, November 2007

“It was definitely a very fun time to build a little confidence on the dance floor. Your two instructors were very good at taking charge of a group that I find difficult to keep on task at times. They also tailored the instruction to the experience-level of the group. Overall, everyone had a great time and retained the basic step pretty well on the night of our Military Ball. ”

Jared Wigton, Battalion Commander

Berkeley Dance Marathon for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, April 2008

“I felt you guys did a great job at dance marathon. You guys did a good job getting a lot of people involved with the lessons and were very interactive with the crowd, which was great. Thank you so much though for performing - we hope you guys come back in the years to come! ”

Rahil Patel, Organizing Committee member

Please contact berkeley.ballroom@gmail.com to request our teachers or performers, or with any questions or concerns. We will get back to you ASAP. If you decide to invite our team members, well work out the details and arrange to perform or teach at your event. Thank you for considering UCBD.