Tian Ahn Leow

Hello! 

My name is Tian and I'm running for President. The reason is plain and simple - I really, really love salsa!

Those of you whom I've spoken to, whilst miraculously stepping on both your feet, simultaneously executing a poorly-signaled cross-body lead cum bachata helicopter hand flourish on the wrong side of my body, probably already know that I haven't been dancing salsa for a long time.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine salsa becoming the biggest part of my university life. Joining the UCL Salsa Society has been the single best decision I've made since coming to London. This society has exposed me to a culture, art form, and way of life that I could've never imagined myself stepping foot into, let alone loving as much as I do. Through the countless lessons, socials, and competition training sessions I've attended over the past 3 months, I've embarrassed myself, made new friends, and discovered a side of myself that I never thought I had in me. I want to let others experience this too.

I wish to spur the UCL Salsa Society to greater heights in the capacity of President. At the moment, the only Spanish phrase I know is 'dale papi', courtesy of my salsa competition teammates. This needs to change. I intend to grow alongside this society, and hope to have your support in doing so!

The only other thing I do that involves as much footwork is tennis, and I can safely say, I'm as much a salsa addict as I am a tennis one.