Academic Games
Since SAIF rearranged their schedule updates are on their way.
Welcome to the very first Academic Games of Chalmers University. This year we aim to start a new tradition where students come together to compete in a variety of sports, and in the case of Chalmers Dance Society, couples dancing. The games are to be held on Gothenburg from September 22-24th, with the dancing taking place on the 24th. Couples dancing such as Waltz, Quickstep, Cha cha and Jive, which are all offered in the Academic games, have a rich history as a fun and exciting way of socializing.
With the simple phrase ”Would you like to dance?”, you could all join the fun! Still not ready to join the fun of dancing!? Then just come and hang out, listen to music, socialize and eat some BBQ!
Program
16:00–17:00 Sign-in and Handout of the competitor numbers
16:00–17:00 Ballroom Express
17:00–22:00 Dance Party
17:30 Dancesport Competition
17:45 Argentine Tango Competition
21:00 Surprise dance show!
We start off the event with our Ballroom Express (100 kr), which is a great opportunity for anyone to learn the basics in ballroom dancing, all within an hour! After the Ballroom Express, feel free to show off your new moves in the Dance Party! Music will be played and anyone is welcomed up on the floor to dance! The Competition will be “woven” into the party in blocks of circa 15 minutes each. Take the chance to pause and look at the dance competitions while enjoying some refreshments and socializing! After the competitions a surprise dance show will be shown! Stay tuned for some world class dancing!
Prices
Competitors 50 kr per person
Ballroom Express 100 kr (party/spectator included)
Party 50 kr / free entry for students (competition is part of the party)
The competition in a nutshell
Dancesport
The competition will comprise of 4 dances, 90-120 seconds each. The Walz and Quickstep from the Ballroom section as well as the Cha Cha and Jive from the Latin section. If more than 7 couples take part in the competition, a pre-round will be added before the final. The competition will be held as an open level competition, though the organizer reserves the right to split the competitors into two levels if deemed necessary.
Argentine Tango
The competition will comprise of 1 Tango for 180-240 seconds. If more than 7 couples take part in the competition, a pre-round will be added before the final. The competition will be held as an open level competition, though the organizer reserves the right to split the competitors into two levels if deemed necessary.
- It is required that at least one of the partners is a current enrolled student at a college/university!
- A simple dress-code for all competitors applies!
- The Sign-in desk for competitors opens at 16:00! Now is the time to get your number for the upcoming dance competitions.
More details will be given after you finished your online registration.
Competition prep-weekend
On Saturday & Sunday, 17&18th of September, Chalmers Dance Society will offer a six hour get ready workshop weekend (4 x 90 min). Registration via the competition form!
