As the executives of the University of Alberta Dance Club, we are committed to helping students and members
of the community to experience the world of dance. We plan, host, and execute all social events, dance
classes, and other UADC activities in Edmonton. We are the people that you can come to for help whenever
you need it. If you are interested in joining the executive for the next year or need general assistance,
please contact info@uadc.ca.
Audrey Murphy
President
Hi, I am Audrey and I will be the UADC President for the 2024/25 school year! I joined the club in 2022 after attending the Fall Open House. I am going into my 4th year in my specialization in Immunology and Infection. Before trying ballroom dancing I had danced ballet, modern, and jazz for 8 years. I am looking forward to seeing you all on the dance floor!
Savana Pinsent
VP Internal
Hey all! I am very excited to be the VP Internal for the 2024-25 year. Outside of the dance club you will usually find me at home sewing or working with children. I am currently in my final year and a half of an elementary education degree but hopefully I won’t be too worn out by a day of talking to socialize some more at the dance classes. Before dancing I was in freestyle wrestling (not WWE) and when I came to my first class at UADC I instantly fell in love with the technicalities of it all while still being able to move beautifully.
Edward Grieb
VP External
Hi! I'm Edward. I'll have a proper bio up soon! For now, here is my position's role:
The VP External is responsible for coordinating the recruitment and registration of club members and maintaining and fostering relations with other dance organizations. The VP External manages and administers the Performance and Promotions (P&P) Corps and is one of the three signing authorities for the club. The VP External acts as a representative and contact for DanceSport Alberta (DSAB) and serves as a member of the Treasury Board.
The VP External is responsible for coordinating the recruitment and registration of club members and maintaining and fostering relations with other dance organizations. The VP External manages and administers the Performance and Promotions (P&P) Corps and is one of the three signing authorities for the club. The VP External acts as a representative and contact for DanceSport Alberta (DSAB) and serves as a member of the Treasury Board.
Michael Pekar
Treasurer
Hi! I’m Michael. Last year I served as the Workshop Director, and this year I’ll be serving the club as your Treasurer. Currently, I am in the final year of my Psychology Major. In my free time you’ll find me at the gym, watching plays, or checking out cafés. I joined the UADC in January 2023 and have been dancing since. I love learning all the various dances, but my favourite is Tango.
Jamie Yakimets
Volunteer Director
Hi! I’m Jamie and I joined the UADC in 2021 and served as club President last year. As a Human Geography major, I’m a big believer in cities building more trains and bike lanes. As I spend most of my time in, or commuting between, Tory and the Earth Sciences Building, I’ve become very familiar with the northern edge of campus over the past two years. I think it’d be great if we built a cable car line connecting HUB and SUB so that we could travel quickly between the two buildings!
Richard Mo
Secretary
Hi! I'm Richard. I'll have a proper bio up soon! For now, here is my position's role:
The Secretary is responsible for keeping accurate minutes of all club meetings. The Secretary also has charge of the seal of the club, maintains the records of all club members, notifies club members of club meetings as required, holds responsibility for all internal and external correspondence, maintains and updates all official club documents, updates and responds to all telephone and electronic messages, prepares the club newsletter and maintains the email list, collects and stores all committee reports and minutes, maintains the filing system, and serves as Secretary of the Treasury Board.
The Secretary is responsible for keeping accurate minutes of all club meetings. The Secretary also has charge of the seal of the club, maintains the records of all club members, notifies club members of club meetings as required, holds responsibility for all internal and external correspondence, maintains and updates all official club documents, updates and responds to all telephone and electronic messages, prepares the club newsletter and maintains the email list, collects and stores all committee reports and minutes, maintains the filing system, and serves as Secretary of the Treasury Board.
Hailey Carfantan
Social Director
Hello, my name is Hailey Carfantan and I will be your Social Director for the dance club this year!! I am a fourth year Immunology and Infection student at the University. I love to dance, watch movies, and crochet in my free time. I joined the UADC in September of 2023 and have loved gaining experience in ballroom dancing. I am very excited to be planning all of our social events this year and if you have any suggestions for the socials I would love to hear them!
Paige Mulvey
Workshop Director
Hi! I'm Paige and I'm excited to be the club's Workshop Director this term. I'm majoring in Science, Technology, and Society, with a minor in Political Science. I joined the club in Winter of 2024 never having done any ballroom or latin dancing, and have since grown to love it. Outside of dance, I love to read, bake, and spend time outdoors. Feel free to come talk to me about any workshop suggestions you have.
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Competition Director
The Competition Director is responsible for planning and execution of the UADC In House Competition, which provides an opportunity for members to get a taste for what a real ballroom competition is like - work hard on dancing and then compete with fellow members of the same level for dance awards, including medals and trophies. We have not had a competition for a number of years, but if you want to help revive this long-standing club tradition, this is the role to take.
