Board
Board 2024-2025:
Chair: Miranda Stuurman
Secretary: Lisanne Borst
Treasurer: Mika van der Meer
Commissioner Internal Affairs: Willem Telgen
Commissioner External Affairs: Miriam Shabo
Miranda Stuurman
Hi! My name is Miranda and I will be serving as chair of Blue Toes this year! Besides this honorary position, I am studying at UCF, the branch of RUG that certainly exists! Besides studying you can find me at the bookstore, debating or at symposiums. This year you can track me down at Ballroom/Latin Advanced 1, Salsa A, the ballroom demoteam and ballroom parties in the “Randstad” if you ever venture out ;)
For any questions, don't be afraid to approach! You can do this in person or via Voorzitter@bluetoes.nl
Lisanne Borst
Hi! My name is Lisanne, and I am this year’s secretary! I am currently a master’s student in Biomedical Sciences and have been living in Groningen for about 5 years. You can find me in the classes Salsa Advanced, Ballroom/Latin Advanced 1, the Salsa Demoteam, and also at salsa parties in Groningen :) Besides dancing, I like being creative, playing other sports, and learning languages.
For questions about the lessons or your membership, you can reach me on working days at secretaris@bluetoes.nl
Mika van der Meer
Hi, I'm Mika! This year I am your treasurer. I am going for a bachelor's degree in Psychology and from February a master's degree in Work Psychology. I dance Ballroom/Latin Beginners B on Thursday evenings. In addition to dancing, I teach resuscitation classes to high school students and adults and I work at the Holland Casino.
For financial questions you can reach me at penningmeester@bluetoes.nl . I am available on Mondays and Wednesdays. Outside of that, I aim to answer your email within 3 business days. I cannot be reached for board matters via my private number
Willem Telgen
Hi, my name is Willem and I’m the commissioner of internal affairs this year. You can find me at Ballroom/Latin Advanced 1, technique lessons, guided practice hours, or at the windmills in Gieten and Gasselternijveen (among others).
For committee-related matters, you can reach me at intern@bluetoes.nl.
Miriam Shabo
Hello everyone, my name is Miriam, and it is a great pleasure for me to serve as the commissioner of external affairs this year. This is my first year at the association, and although I haven't taken dance lessons before, I have always had a strong passion for dance.
Within the association, I am active in several dance groups, including Salsa Advanced, Ballroom/Latin Advanced 1, and the demo teams for both Salsa and Ballroom/Latin.
As commissioner of external affairs, I am responsible for maintaining external contacts. This includes organizing demos and workshops for events, as well as other promotion-related activities. For questions about workshops, demonstrations, or other promotion-related matters, the best way to reach me is via email: extern@bluetoes.nl.
I look forward to make this a successful and inspiring dance year together with you, and to contribute to further strengthening the community within The Blue Toes!
