Quick Definition guide:

PAC- (pronounced "pack") Performing Arts Company. This is the BYU folk dance flagship, the touring team.  They practice from 2-5 Monday, Wednesday and Friday (and sometimes more) in the Richards building, Wear all-black to rehearsal (required), and perform about half of the dances at Christmas Around the World.  This team does a states mid-semester tour each winter semester, and a summer tour, alternating years between the States and the rest of the world.  They are taught by Ed Austin and Delynne Peay.

9RB- This is the back up team to PAC, the training grounds for both PAC and SPAC (see below) This is a Fall semester team, that practices from 9-10am in the Richards BuildingMWF .  They often have performances outside of school, and sometimes get additional dances in Christmas Around the world.  Taught by Delynne Peay.

10RB- the Secondary back-up team, next in succession.  They meet from 10-11am in the Richards Building MWF, and are taught by Delynne Peay. Generally one dance for Christmas Around the World.

2RB- Mid-level team that meets from 2-3 in the Richards Building.  Teacher not solidified, was Tara Eyre, but is now Delynne Peay.

9WSC- or "9 Wilk"- Lower level team that meets from 9-10 MWF in the Wilkinson Center Ballroom9-10am.  Most new auditioners make this team or 10WSC, and have a grand old time. Taught by Jeanette Geslison

10WSC- or "10 Wilk" Lower level team on the same par as 9WSC. Meets in the Wilkinson Center Ballroom from 10-11am MWF.  Taught by Gary Larsen or Katie Allred.

8RB-  New team as of 2004, and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9:30am in the Richards Building during Winter Semester.  Generally considered a runoff for extra people being replaced from the SPAC tryout.  Roughly on par with the WSC teams.

SPAC- (pronounced- spack) Spring Performing Arts Company.  Auditioned at the end of October/beginning of November, this is a back-up, or "training team" for PAC during winter semester.  They are divided into a 9-couple team and a 6-couple team, which each meet at 9 and 10 am respectively at the RB Mondays and Wednesdays. Fridays the teams meet together for large ensemble numbers, such as their Hopak.  They put together a children's program, and during the month of June tour about 60 elementary schools in the state of Utah. Taught by DeLynne Peay.

Rec Night-  Selected Wednesday nights, 7-9, in the RB. As soon as you start taking any team or world dance class, you'll hear the magical words "rec night".  Short for Recreational Folk Dance night, this is essentially a lab night for all team and most world dance classes, but is really a hang out and dance night with the club.   Attending this for the first time can be overwhelming, but taking World dance 170 or 270 will teach you most of the dances we do.  But don't be afraid to stand behind lines and imitate till you learn the dances.  (be careful joining in fast-moving connected dances until you know the sequence... car wreck!!!) Favorites include Bhangra, Doudlebska Polka, Salty Dog Rag, Graovsko Oro, and more!    Refreshments  included!

Christmas Around the World-  The biggest event for folkdancers during the year.  Usually the first or second weekend of December at the Marriott Center.  It is the folkdance team concert.  If you are on any team you will be performing.  All teams need to help out with  selling tickets (camp-out party to buy ordered tickets), setup, strike, rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and the children's concert Friday morning. Then the Shows are Friday, Saturday afternoon and Saturday Evening. Awesome bonding experience with team and club members!

Basic Class Numbers

170- Beginning World Dance, 270- Intermediate World Dance, 370- Advanced World Dance.

171, 271,371- Clogging Classes

173,273,373- Ethnic Technique Classes- Some are stationary, like Irish and Polynesian, but most rotate, like Ukranian, Hungarian, Spanish, Chinese...