Since the dawn of time man has danced at Surrey... well maybe that is an exaggeration a brief run down of how Surrey BDS got to be what it is today...

2007-2008: While having to say goodbye to Vincent and Flavia with their new fame, the new committee of Catherine, Paul and Alex are excited to welcome fresh new teachers! The club sees Mal returning to teach the beginners class and are sure his enthusiasm for dance will be an inspiration to many!

2006-2007: BDS (Ballroom Dancing Society) becomes BLD (Ballroom & Latin Dancing) as the society is transform to club status. 2 of our principal teachers, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace, appear on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

2005-2006: A year for old a new, a change in class structure and teachers is just the beginning of the plans for this year! We have new blood alongside the wisdom and experience of 2 ex-presidents the committee promises to deliver big things! The men are taking charge this year with Stuart at the helm, supported by PhilH, Lynn, Agneiszka, Irene and Nat… watch this space!

2004-2005: Sarah had the role of President this year and tru to form for BDS presidents she did a sterling job, and was rewarded with president of the year at the 2005 USSU Students Awards. With the help of Caroline, Neil and Nate the club grew from strength to strength with a massive 60+ dancers at beginners classes! This is no mean feet and the top tuition from Tony had a lot to do with it. Comps and socials were plentiful and dancing was good :0) The year ended on a sad note with the departure of Tony as beginner teacher, he will be sorely missed!

2003-2004: The club continued to grow under the watchful eye of Natalie. There was an addition of 2 classes a week, receiving a great consistent turn out throughout the year. We entered 6 competitions bringing home too many trophies to count! The social side boomed as well with 2 fab balls and some great events throughout the year. To cap it off ALL of the committee won awards at Union Annual Awards (Nate, Rob, Sam and Natalie).

2000-2003: The winds of change came to Surrey and the club gained some new teachers - Tony, and Vincent and Flavia. Lynn and Gemma had their turns in power pushing the club forward with improved classes, socials and competitions and a great committee (Nate, Hannah and Natalie) at the heart of it. The climax was 100 members in 2003 and President of the Year to Miss Gemma Pearce.

1998-2000: With Danusia and Lynn at the helm, the club ran a weekly lesson on a Wednesday with Mary Parker and occasionally the lovely Bill. The lessons were fun and mainly focussed on medal routines. Although occasionally, when numbers were down, it was a pint in Roots that won our attention.

 

Around 1998: A lovely German gent named Steve Wesemeyer came to Surrey from Exeter and was appalled at the lack of Ballroom dancing. So he got together with CampuSport to relight the dancing flame here at Surrey.

 

Pre 1997: The club did exist (as Mr Howard will testify) but sadly ceased to be around this time.