The Executive Committee

The Exec are elected every year by club members and manage the various elements involved in running Warwick University Dancesport. We are here to help so please don’t hesitate to approach us during class or send us an email with any questions or feedback that you have!


President - Marc van Huizen

Marc Van Huizen, (aka Psycho Sparkle), comes from sunny Singapore and will be reading his third year in Psychology over 2010/2011. He began Latin and Ballroom in October 2008 and was Team Captain in 2009/2010. Waltz is his favourite dance and generally prefers ballroom over latin. But once the latin section starts, Marc evolves into Raoul; a feisty Latino who works as an exotic dancer somewhere in Puerto Rico.


Vice President & Equal Opportunities – Georgia Smith

Georgia 'Forgetful Sparkle' intends to prove this year that her sparkle name does not ring true. She is currently in her third year studying English. Having danced since she was little, she discovered at uni that she was more a ballroom girl than a ballet one. She also has a secret love of rock and roll, which she saves for the competitions. Also known as Auntie Georgia, she's always on hand for a coffee and an 'equal opps' chat.

Secretary - Margaretha Boege

Margaretha comes from Germany and had always wanted to try out Latin and ballroom dancing. Starting at Warwick, she soon found out that it was much more fun than ballet, the dancing she did before, and stuck to it. Now entering her second year of Chemistry with Management, she is an enthusiastic and cheerful dancer, with another hobby that lead to her sparkle name 'Massage Sparkle'


Treasurer - James Robertson

James "Sooty Sparkle" Robertson is currently a 3rd year Accounting and Finance student. Having done salsa for 3 years, when joining Warwick University he soon picked up Latin and Ballroom and loved it. Friendly and dedicated, he is willing to help out with any problems or issues wherever possible.


Team Captains - Matthew Hoather and Arthur Tan

Matt (Chihuahua Sparkle) is a third year Maths student, but much prefers the Latin and ballroom side to life (who wouldn't it's Maths!). He has done many styles of dancing before joining LnB including Contemporary, Jazz and Tap. Matt is very excitable and enthusiastic and you will often see him bouncing around the club.

Arthur is a third year Law student from Malaysia. He started Latin and Ballroom in October 2009 because he wanted an alternative to Hip Hop. Ever since, he has never looked back and enjoyed every moment of it! Arthur will always be spotted smiling at practices and competitions (especially during latin), hence the name Cheesy Sparkle!

Social Secretary - Claire Hall

Claire started dancing at the age of 4 and hasn’t stopped moving since! She originally came to Warwick with the intention of continuing Ballet, Tap etc. as well as Latin and Ballroom but realised pretty early on that the latter two is where her heart lies! Also known as ‘Hardcore’ Sparkle due to an impressive attendance record to socials from Day 1 and of course her dedication to Latin and Ballroom dancing (slightly more to Latin but shh!) she has the intention of bringing all the dancers together outside of the dance floor and can't wait to see you all at some kick-ass socials!


Events Co-ordinator - Andrew Watters

Andy 'Bam Bam Sparkle' Watters is a 2nd year PPE student, who's been at the club for just under a year. He's got a lot of experience organising epic events and intends to bring his skills to bear on Strictly Come Warwick, The Dancer's Ball and LnB Tour this year. He's known for his sarcastic smile and is always on hand to embarrass his fellow exec members.


Performance Co-ordinator - Sorcha Exworthy

Sorcha is a first year Psychology student who spends a lot of her time either dancing or telling people how to pronounce her name. She started Ballet at the age of 4 and made the mistake of giving it up 11 years later. Realising how much she loved and missed dancing she then took up Latin & Ballroom instead and has never looked back! She loves getting new music and choreography for routines and is really looking forward to getting to know everyone even better and having loads of fun this year with Pizazz, Offbeat and other performances around campus!


Varsity President – Ian McDonnell

Entering the second year of his PhD, Ian McDonnell has been dancing Latin and Ballroom for over two years, and being somewhat older brings some much needed experience and maturity to the exec (haha!). Known as Impulse Sparkle (for reasons which shall never be brought to light), Ian has also been involved with Tap and Salsa during his time at Warwick. He prefers Latin over Ballroom and is known for his slightly inappropriate routines on the competition floor...