19th board of ssaw WuBDA
Whisk(ey) 1902
Chair: Clara Cantero Scholtens
Hi! I’m Clara and I’m
the chair of our ballroom dancing association this year.
I joined the association about half a year ago and instantly felt at home in the cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Even though I’m still pretty new, I’ve loved every moment, both dancing and being part of the community.
I’m a first-year Nutrition and Health bachelor student, and in my free time I enjoy doing sports, listening to music, dancing (of course!), watching feel-good/corny series and movies, and reading. I also love learning new languages, right now I’m learning Chinese and Japanese, and I’ve also dabbled in Swedish!
I’m really excited to help lead the association this year, support our members, and help make our dance community even more fun and involved. I’m always up for a chat, so don’t hesitate to reach out for a talk…or a dance!
Mail: chair@wubda.nl
Secretary: Zoë Ram
Hi everyone! I’m Zoë, and I have the joy of being your secretary here at WuBDA!
Dancing has been a passion of mine since I was little, so joining WuBDA felt like the perfect step when I arrived in Wageningen. I became a member in September, so you will currently find me in the improvers class every Tuesday. And of course during WuBDA’s many fun activities!
When I’m not dancing, I’m probably at a concert (I’m on gig #26 and counting), buried in a good book or enjoying a drink with friends. I also love to spend some time with my dogs when I am home.
Joining WuBDA has seriously been one of the best decisions ever – and I can’t wait to see what this board year will bring! See you at WuBDA!
Mail: secretary@wubda.nl
Treasurer: Abe van der List
Hi all! My name is Abe van der List, I’m a Master’s student in Biology, specialising in either Marine Animal Ecology (preferably deep sea ecology or marine megafauna) or Behavioural Ecology. I’m your Treasurer and eternal PuBDA attendee.
A bit about myself: I love dancing (as I found out in September 2024, before this I mostly did martial arts), listening to music (country, metal, rock, jazz, blues, soul, hip-hop and pop, mostly), reading a good book, playing video games and playing Dungeons and Dragons. Apart from that, I love being outside, especially hiking and looking for nice flora and fauna. This also means my favourite season is spring (blooming plants, animals that come out again, migrating birds, etc.).
I joined WuBDA September 2024, currently (as of spring 2025) in both the Improvers class (as Lead) and the Beginners class (as Follow). It’s been an amazing experience, and I will be joining as many competitions as possible (already participated in NTDS and going to ETDS Zürich).
Becoming the treasurer has been a great experience so far, since I really get to help an organisation that’s very dear to me, and WuBDA as a whole is positively wonderful!
Mail: treasurer@wubda.nl
Public relations: Alicia Dewi Susanto
Hallo hallo! Alicia here, I’ll be your PR gal for the next year, raaaaah!
Right now I’m in my first year of Food Quality Management Masters. My studies align with me having keen interests in drinks exploration, like bubble teas, coffees and beers (yumm). If you don’t see me traveling around the city, you will probably find me at Special***, where I enjoy the boba and the music too. I listen to J-rock a lot, aside from ballads, indie songs, and game soundtracks (I have 126 Spotify playlists for that).
Joining WuBDA has been a meaningful ride, and I am happy to contribute both on and off the dance floor! For me, NTDS Nijmegen and the classes themselves are enriching experiences I cherish dearly. I look forward to supporting our association’s outreach and ensuring our members stay connected and well-informed. We will work hard to bring you the most fun out of your days with us.
With swinging love, the Whisk(ey) 1902!
Mail: publicrelations@wubda.nl
