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Competition Events

14th Annual Mustang Ball – Feb 12, 2022

  • By Christopher Ellwood
  • 1 January, 2022
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The Cal Poly Ballroom Team is pleased to announce the 14th annual Mustang Ball on Saturday, February 12th 2022! This Ballroom & Latin dance competition will feature competitive events in International Standard … Continue Reading →

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In Review: UCSB Beach Ball 2014

  • By Marie Grap
  • 20 November, 2014
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For many of our members, this was their first competition ever – great job guys! Below are a few pictures from the competition, as well as the results for our … Continue Reading →

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Competition 101: Where Do I Belong?

  • By Marie Grap
  • 2 October, 2014
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One of the many great benefits of being on the Cal Poly Ballroom Team is that you have the opportunity to participate in ballroom competitions hosted by colleges across California! … Continue Reading →

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Blast from the Past: The FIRST Mustang Ball

  • By Marie Grap
  • 27 January, 2014
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Mustang Ball version 7.0 is almost here, and we’re excited!  Here’s some memorable moments from our very first Mustang Ball to get you excited, too. See you on February 8th! … Continue Reading →

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In Review: SJSU Ballroom Classic 2013

  • By Marie Grap
  • 26 November, 2013
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The team did very well at the SJSU Ballroom Classic. Congratulations to our team members and alumni who competed: Ali Hammond, Ben Lin, Marie Grap, Colin Keane, Christopher Ellwood, Julia … Continue Reading →

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In Review: UCSB Beach Ball

  • By Marie Grap
  • 14 November, 2013
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Congratulations to Cal Poly Ballroom Team members and alumni Marie Grap, Colin Keane, Ali Hammond, Ben Lin, Zachary Hatton, Danyele Rampone, Chris Ellwood, Anne Nakano, and Khoa Nguyen for participating … Continue Reading →

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  • Smooth/Standard Training

    Smooth/Standard Training

    11 January, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Architecture Building, Room 05-225, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

    Cal Poly Ballroom Team training, focused on Latin & Rhythm styles.  

    This training emphasizes technique rather than moves and choreography, and is intended for dancers who wish to improve their skills both for competitive and social dancing.  A partner is not required.

    Students are welcome to check out their first class for free.  Continued attendance requires payment of team dues. 

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  • Beginning Waltz Class

    Beginning Waltz Class

    12 January, 2023  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Chumash Auditorium, Cal Poly 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA

    Learn to dance the Waltz! Everyone is welcome. No partner or experience necessary.

    Price: $5 or $20 for all quarter

    Times:
    7pm: Lesson
    8pm: Open dancing

    Location: Chumash Auditorium in the Cal Poly University Union

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  • Ballroom Team Open Practice

    Ballroom Team Open Practice

    15 January, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Studio 2, Cal Poly Recreation Center, 101-113 Longview Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

    The Cal Poly Ballroom Team offers open practice space on Sundays. This is an unsupervised practice, so coaching/instruction is not provided unless you have arranged with a teacher for a private lesson during this time.

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  • Latin/Rhythm Training

    Latin/Rhythm Training

    18 January, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Architecture Building, Room 05-225, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

    Cal Poly Ballroom Team training, focused on Latin & Rhythm styles.  

    This training emphasizes technique rather than moves and choreography, and is intended for dancers who wish to improve their skills both for competitive and social dancing.  A partner is not required.

    Students are welcome to check out their first class for free.  Continued attendance requires payment of team dues. 

    See more details

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  • Beginning Waltz Class

    Beginning Waltz Class

    19 January, 2023  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Chumash Auditorium, Cal Poly 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA

    Learn to dance the Waltz! Everyone is welcome. No partner or experience necessary.

    Price: $5 or $20 for all quarter

    Times:
    7pm: Lesson
    8pm: Open dancing

    Location: Chumash Auditorium in the Cal Poly University Union

    See more details

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  • Ballroom Team Open Practice

    Ballroom Team Open Practice

    22 January, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Studio 2, Cal Poly Recreation Center, 101-113 Longview Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

    The Cal Poly Ballroom Team offers open practice space on Sundays. This is an unsupervised practice, so coaching/instruction is not provided unless you have arranged with a teacher for a private lesson during this time.

    See more details

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  • Latin/Rhythm Training

    Latin/Rhythm Training

    25 January, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Architecture Building, Room 05-225, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

    Cal Poly Ballroom Team training, focused on Latin & Rhythm styles.  

    This training emphasizes technique rather than moves and choreography, and is intended for dancers who wish to improve their skills both for competitive and social dancing.  A partner is not required.

    Students are welcome to check out their first class for free.  Continued attendance requires payment of team dues. 

    See more details

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  • Beginning Waltz Class

    Beginning Waltz Class

    26 January, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Chumash Auditorium, Cal Poly 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA

    Learn to dance the Waltz! Everyone is welcome. No partner or experience necessary.

    Price: $5 or $20 for all quarter

    Times:
    7pm: Lesson
    8pm: Open dancing

    Location: Chumash Auditorium in the Cal Poly University Union

    See more details

  • Madonna Inn Dancing

    Madonna Inn Dancing

    26 January, 2023  8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

    Join us for a night of social dancing at the world-famous Madonna Inn! They have a great dance floor and a live band that plays a variety of music you can dance to! Club officers and instructors will be on hand for social dancing and to answer any questions you have.

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  • Dance Bash!

    Dance Bash!

    28 January, 2023  6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
    Chumash Auditorium, Cal Poly, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

    Join the Cal Poly Ballroom team as we partner with the Cal Poly's Country Line Dancing Club, Salsa Club, and Swing Clubs to bring you our Dance Bash!


    Schedule:
    6:00pm - Swing Class
    6:30pm - Salsa Class
    7:00pm - Ballroom Class
    7:30pm - Line Dance Class
    8pm - Dancing!

    Cost: $5 total for all lessons and dancing!

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  • Ballroom Team Open Practice

    Ballroom Team Open Practice

    29 January, 2023  12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Studio 2, Cal Poly Recreation Center, 101-113 Longview Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

    The Cal Poly Ballroom Team offers open practice space on Sundays. This is an unsupervised practice, so coaching/instruction is not provided unless you have arranged with a teacher for a private lesson during this time.

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Recent Posts

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  • 14th Annual Mustang Ball – Feb 12, 2022
  • In Review: UCSB Beach Ball 2014
  • Competition 101: Where Do I Belong?
  • Blast from the Past: The FIRST Mustang Ball

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