The President shall be ultimately responsible for the conduct and day-to-day running of the Society.
The President shall have the right to preside at all meetings of the members of the Society and at all meetings of the Committee. Should the President be absent, or decline to take the Chair, the Committee shall elect another member of the Committee to Chair the meeting.
Studies/Studied: International Relations (MA Hons)
Since when she has started dancing: As a complete beginner since the very beginning of uni life
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Samba
Most memorable dance memory: Dancing in front of the Edinburgh Castle prior to NYE
Hobbies outside of dancing: Baking & cooking, photography, exploring the great outdoors, and occasionally playing the keyboard
What you want to say to newcomers: "Learning ballroom dancing is a life-changing experience, it brings so much benefit to your life and adds more flavour to your uni experience - it improves your overall confidence and posture, your physique, and being with the EUBDS you discover a dance family that helps you to strive to become a better dancer."
The Secretary shall be responsible to the President for the administration of the Society. This includes, but is not limited to:
Studies/Studied: Biomedical Sciences (BSc Hons)
Since when he has started dancing: I started with Latin two years prior to uni and ballroom when I joined the Society in my first year.
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Quickstep, Samba, Rumba, Jive
Most memorable dance memory: I loved dancing in Blackpool as the place has a magnificent atmosphere.
Hobbies outside of dancing: Reading; learning new things in general; all forms of exercising
What you want to say to newcomers: "The first reason why I think you would love dancing is that you learn a life-long skill which you will be using your whole life. The other benefit of dancing is being a part of the Society with such a great community. Moreover, I feel that thanks to the contact in dancing, it is much easier to form a long-term friendship."
The Treasurer shall be responsible to the President for the finances of the Society. This includes, but is not limited to:
Studies/Studied: Chemical Physics (BSc)
Since when he has started dancing: I started in my first year in uni
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Slow waltz, Jive
Most memorable dance memory: Dancing in the famous Winter Garden halls
Hobbies outside of dancing: Music, beekeeping
What you want to say to newcomers: “This society will provide you with the opportunity of becoming the winner of national competitions, I just would not waste that.”
The Head of Attire will be responsible to the President for the Society’s outfitting. This includes, but is not limited to:
Studies/Studied: Animal Biology at Edinburgh Napier University (BSc Hons)
Since when she has started dancing: Since second year uni, 4 years ago - 2016
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Chacha and Jive
Most memorable dance memory: Expecting jive music to begin during a competition and the music being definitely not Jive. And then having to work out what dance we should be doing resulting in a surprise Rumba. The most surprising part was - we came 3rd!
Hobbies outside of dancing: Fostering Podenco dogs for a charity, spending time in nature, watching and reading everything geeky
What you want to say to newcomers: "Edinburgh Ballroom Dancing Society is a very welcoming society of people of all levels, backgrounds and passions. I had never danced (or done anything much active) before joining and in 4 years have learnt many fabulous dances and techniques. There is also no pressure to keep progressing or competing, allowing me to stay at a level I am comfortable with and can continue to enjoy attending classes."
The Social Secretary shall be responsible to the President for the organisation of all social events throughout the year. This includes, but is not limited to:
Studies/Studied: MSc Psychological Studies with Mental Health
Since when he has started dancing: During my second year of my undergrad degree at the University of Edinburgh
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Foxtrot and Rumba
Most memorable dance memory: Being inspired by the EUBDS welcome week demonstration enough to give Ballroom and Latin dance a try!
Hobbies outside of dancing: Exercising, Gaming, Cooking, Music, Videography, Writing, Teaching, Swimming, Tabletop RPGS, and being an advocate for mental health awareness.
What you want to say to newcomers: "Let's dance the night away!"
External Relations shall be responsible to the President for the management of the Society’s relationship with the Students’ Association and the University, other University Societies, and the wider community. This includes, but is not limited to:
Studies/Studied: Biomedical Sciences (BSc Hons)
Since when she has started dancing: The last year of high school
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Quickstep, Jive
Most memorable dance memory: My very first competition at the Northern Universities Dance Competition 2019, at our very own Edinburgh!
Hobbies outside of dancing: Learning British sign language, Swing dancing and teaching Japanese
What you want to say to newcomers: "Dancing has changed my life for the better, and I’m sure it will change yours too! If you’re not sure, just give it a go! What is there to lose"
The Team Captain shall be responsible to the President for the organisation and management of the team. This includes, but is not limited to:
Studies/Studied: Medicine
Since when he has started dancing: University
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7p3H3-RGfk
Most memorable dance memory: Representing England at the Latin Formation World Championships and finishing 13th
Hobbies outside of dancing: Drilling Cha Cha Cha walks and locks
What you want to say to newcomers: "Come join the top university Dancesport team in Scotland!"
The Vice Team Captain shall be responsible to the President for the organisation and management.
This includes but is not limited to:
Studies/Studied: Robotics and Autonomous Systems (MScR), Computer Science (BSc Hons)
Since when she has started dancing: Since childhood
Favourite Ballroom/Latin dances: Samba, Rumba, Viennese Waltz
Most memorable dance memory: Blackpool Winter Gardens
Hobbies outside of dancing: Figure skating, other dance styles, climbing, D&D, MTG