Events

To stay up-to-date on all our events, send an email to our Marketing Director at bingballroommarketing@gmail.com and get added to our listserv.

Upcoming:

March 23th, 2024

8:30AM - 6:30PM

MacArthur Elementary School

Binghamton Ballroom Dance Revolution

Once again hosting our annual collegiate ballroom competition! Come and see dancers ranging from Newcomer to Open compete against one another and get a look at the ballroom dance community!

Admission:
$3 Binghamton affiliates
$5 General admission

Past Events:

March 25th, 2023

8:30AM - 6:30PM

MacArthur Elementary School

Binghamton Ballroom Dance Revolution

Once again hosting our annual collegiate ballroom competition! Come and see dancers ranging from Newcomer to Open compete against one another and get a look at the ballroom dance community!

Admission:
$3 Binghamton affiliates
$5 General admission

March 11th, 2023

5PM - 7PM

UU120

Club Social

Come join us for a fun night of dancing on Saturday, March 13th! We will have music playing for a variety of ballroom dances, so you can put those skills you learned in club to good use. We'll have snacks and LIVE MUSIC, compliments of the Blue Velvet Big Band, so be sure to stop by!

February 25th, 2023

6:30PM

Mandela Room

Binghamton Ballroom Competition Bootcamp

Interested in BBDA's team and want to know more about our training process for competitions on the East Coast? Then come to the Mandela Room to see the team perform 19 different dances and bring their all to the dance floor in a mock competition! Doors open at 6:30PM and admission is free. 

November 18th, 2022

6:30PM

Mandela Room

The Royal Ball

The Binghamton Ballroom Dance Association will be hosting their annual fall banquet on Friday, November 18th! This year we're holding the Royal Ball, a formal, 1800s-inspired dance bound to be the event of the season. Included with your ticket are a buffet-style dinner, drinks, a dance lesson, and spectacular performances! We have limited capacity, so be sure to get your tickets ASAP--you won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind, classy event! We will be tabling to sell tickets on campus throughout October and November.

Admission: $20 with credit card via BingTickets OR in cash

September 8th, 2022

6:30PM - 8PM

UU209

Makeup Tryouts

Missed the team tryout last week? No worries! Come to UU209 at 6:30PM to try out for our competitive team. No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. For more information on our competitive team, check out our team page: Our Team

September 3rd, 2022

10:30AM - 1PM

UU120

Competitive Team Tryouts

Come try out for our competitive team! No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. For more information on our competitive team, check out our team page: Our Team

September 2nd, 2022

7PM - 8PM

Library Fountain

Club Meeting/Sunset Bachata

Join us for Sunset Bachata on the spine, at the fountain in front of the library tower! No experience or partner necessary!

August 27th, 2022

University Fest

Come find us tabling at UFest to learn more about our association and sign up for our email list!

August 31st, 2022

7PM - 8PM

UU209

GIM#2

Learn more about our club, team, and events! The GIM will feature a performance and a short dance lesson. Note that you do not need to attend both meetings.

August 30th, 2022

7PM - 8PM

UU215

GIM#1

Learn more about our club, team, and events! The GIM will feature a performance and a short dance lesson. Note that you do not need to attend both meetings.

April 21st, 2022

7PM - 10PM

Mandela Room

Dancing with the Greeks

The Binghamton Ballroom Dance Association is hosting their annual charity performance event, Dancing with the Greeks (DWTG), Thursday April 21st from 7PM to 10PM. Based on the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars, DWTG pairs competitive team dancers with representatives from various Greek organizations on campus (Alpha Phi Omega, AKPsi, DSP, Sigma Gamma Rho, Theta Tau, and KKG) and pits them against each other in an exciting and dynamic competition where the winners will donate $300 total to a charity of their choice! Spectators can purchase tickets during tabling on campus or at the door.

Admission:
$5 Early
$7 Regular
***Tickets will be sold at regular price once quantities of early tickets are sold out

March 26th, 2022

8:30AM - 6:30PM

MacArthur Elementary School

Binghamton Ballroom Dance Revolution

Come watch the Binghamton Ballroom Dance Team compete against ballroom teams from other universities in the northeast! 

Admission:
$3 Binghamton affiliates
$5 General admission 

February 11th, 2022

7PM - 9:30PM

Broome County Regional Farmer's Market

Valentine's Day at the Farmer's Market

BBDA is collaborating with the Broome County Regional Farmer's Market to host a Valentine's Day ballroom lesson! We will be teaching American Rumba and Bachata. The night will consist of two 45-minute lessons and then open dancing. Feel free to dress up if you'd like! Just make sure to wear clothes you can move in. No experience is necessary; come ready to learn and have fun! See https://fb.me/e/1yoHbWqWA for more information.

Admission: $20/couple, 18+ (please arrive a few minutes early to check in)

February 9th, 2022

6PM - 7PM

UU111

Makeup Tryouts

Missed the team tryout last week? No worries! Come to UU111 at 6pm to try out for our competitive team. No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. 

February 5th, 2022

11AM - 1PM

UU120

Competitive Team Tryouts

Come try out for our competitive team! No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. For more information on our competitive team, check out our team page: Our Team

February 2nd, 2022

7PM - 8PM

UU206

GIM#2

Learn more about our club, team, and events! The GIM will feature a performance and a short dance lesson. Note that you do not need to attend both meetings.

January 27th, 2022

6PM - 7PM

UU120

GIM#1

Learn more about our club, team, and events! The GIM will feature a performance and a short dance lesson. Note that you do not need to attend both meetings.

September 17th, 2021

5PM - 6PM

UU206

Club Meeting/Sunset Salsa

Join us for Sunset Salsa on the second floor of the University Union! No experience or partner necessary!

September 10th, 2021

6PM - 7PM

UU108

Club Meeting

Join us for the first club meeting of the semester! We will be teaching waltz. No experience or partner necessary! 

September 11th, 2020

11AM - 1PM

UU120

Make-Up Tryouts #2

Missed the team tryout last week? No worries! Come to UU120 at 11am to try out for our competitive team. No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. 

September 9th, 2020

6PM - 7PM

UUW325

Make-Up Tryouts #1

Missed the team tryout last week? No worries! Come to UUW325 (take the elevator next to Red Mango in the Marketplace) at 6pm to try out for our competitive team. No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. 

September 4th, 2021

11AM - 2PM

FA212

Team Tryouts

Come try out for our competitive team! No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. For more information on our competitive team, check out our team page: Our Team

August 28th, 2019

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Library fountain

Sunset Bachata

Join us on the spine at 5:30pm by the library fountain outside the library tower as we enjoy the sunset and some bachata dancing. We will begin with a dance lesson -- no experience necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun!

September 1st, 2021

6:30PM - 7:30PM

UU108

GIM #2

Learn more about our club, team, and events! The GIM will feature a performance and a short dance lesson. Note that you do not need to attend both meetings. 

August 28th, 2021

7PM - 8PM

Library fountain

GIM #1

Learn more about our club, team, and events! The GIM will feature a performance and a short dance lesson. Note that you do not need to attend both meetings. 

February 24th, 2021

7PM - 8:30PM

Zoom

Makeup Tryouts

In case you missed our first tryouts, we will be hosting makeup tryouts over Zoom!

Join us at: https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/92824853204 

February 22nd, 2021

7PM - 8PM

Zoom

Club Meeting

Join us for the first virtual club meeting of the semester! BBDA will be participating in the Week of Dance alongside BU's other dance organizations. No experience or partner necessary! We will be teaching Rhythm Swing. 

Join us at: https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/94873371517 

February 22nd, 2021

11AM - 3PM

Tillman Lobby

Bake Sale

BBDA will be selling baked goods (chocolate chip cookies, heart cookies, brownies, and more!) in the Tillman Lobby in the Union. Socially distanced but still sweet!

February 20th, 2021

11AM - 2PM

UU120

Team Tryouts

Come try out for our competitive team! No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. For more information on our competitive team, check out our team page: Our Team

February 17th & 18th, 2021

6PM - 7PM

Zoom

GIMs

Learn more about our club, team, and events! The GIM's will feature a performance and a short dance lesson. Note that you do not need to attend both meetings. 

Join us FEB 17 at: https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/94142295117 

Join us FEB 18 at: https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/92821125306 

February 15th, 2021

7PM - 8PM

Zoom

UFest Virtual Q&A Session 

Come and meet some of Binghamton Ballroom's team members! Ask us about our competitions, campus events, team bonding activities, and all the other precious things we've had to adapt for COVID times. Let's chat! 

Join us at: http://cglink.me/2eQ/r995102

February 12th, 2020

7PM - 8PM

UU108

Make-Up Tryouts

Missed the team tryout last week? No worries! Come to UU 108 at 7pm to try out for our competitive team. No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. Tryouts will end at approximately 8pm.

February 8th, 2020

11am - 1pm

Location TBA

Team Tryouts

Come try out for our competitive team! No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. For more information on our competitive team, check out our team page: Our Team

February 4th and 5th, 2020

7pm - 8pm

UU 120

General Interest Meetings

Learn more about our club, team, and events! The GIM's will feature a performance and a short dance lesson. Note that you do not need to attend both meetings. 

November 2nd, 2019

7pm - 10pm

Mandela Room

Fall Ball

We will be hosting our annual Fall Ball this Saturday, November 2nd from 7-10PM in the Mandela Room. Join us for an incredible night with dancing, refreshments, a photo booth, and amazing performances! A dance lesson will be included! The dress code is semi-formal. Tickets will be sold for $5 advance and $6 at the door. You can purchase tickets from 12-4PM on Thursday, October 31st in Bartle (under the flags) and Friday, November 1st in the Marketplace.

September 12th, 2019

7pm - 8pm

UU108

Make-Up Tryouts

Missed the team tryout last week? No worries! Come to UU 108 at 7pm to try out for our competitive team. No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. Tryouts will end at approximately 8pm.

September 7th, 2019

11am - 1pm

Hinman Commons

Team Tryouts

Come to the Hinman Commons at 11am to try out for our competitive team. No experience, partner, or dance shoes necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun! Make sure you wear clothes you can move in. Tryouts will end at approximately 1pm.

September 3rd, 2019 and September 4th, 2019

General Interest Meetings

Learn more about our club, team, and events! The GIM's will feature a performance and a short dance lesson. Note that you do not need to attend both meetings. The GIM on September 3rd will be held in UUW 325 at 8pm and the GIM on September 4th will be held outside, underneath the Mountainview dining hall, also at 8pm.

August 28th, 2019

7pm - 9pm

Library Fountain

Sunset Salsa

Join us on the spine at 7pm on the spine, at the fountain in front of the library tower, as we enjoy the sunset and some salsa dancing. We will begin with a dance lesson--no experience necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun!

August 24th, 2019

University Fest

Come find us tabling at UFest to learn more about our association and sign up for our email list!