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After Hours is the University of Rochester's premier all-gender a cappella group. We are a group of talented, creative, and passionate musicians from all backgrounds who come together to make vibrant and memorable music. Each semester, we prepare a set of self-arranged and self-choreographed songs for our showcase. We also perform in collaboration with other student organizations on campus and at events within the Rochester community.

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Over the past few years, Rochester Bhangra has established itself as a respected collegiate team, and we are known across the circuit for our unique style, as well as our unparalleled diversity. We aim to share and represent the culture and heart of Punjab through the camaraderie of our team, and strive to inspire everyone we perform for.

We have competed across North America from Vancouver to Washington, D.C., and are committed to the continual rise of our team on the Bhangra circuit, facing our challenges and our competitors with grace and pride as we strive to dance purer, go harder, and be stronger. We are dedicated to excellence, but at the end of the day, we simply love to dance! Whether we are competing on stage, performing on the dance floor, or sweating in practice, we strive to reflect Punjabi culture and the foundations of Bhangra, and to have fun!

Our alumni have gone on to dance for some of the best teams on the circuit, from Shaan Mutiyaaran Di (SMD) and First Class Bhangra (FCB), to Anakh E Gabroo (AEG) and Duniya De Rang (DDR), and many more.

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We provide a strong family that works hard and plays hard. In Rochester Bhangra, you'll get the opportunity to dance all across the country and share your passion with others.

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The mission of the Carillon Guild is to promote student leadership among the students who play the Hopeman Carillon. We wish to encourage students to plan activities, as well as have more experienced students teach the new ones.

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We are the University of Rochester's Irish Dance club! UR Celtic was formed in 2007 by two champion Irish Dancers in an effort to spread Irish culture at the University of Rochester. We teach and perform both traditional and modern Irish dance to all levels of dancers.

In the fall, we compete at the Villanova Intercollegiate Irish Dance Festival, and in the spring we have our annual showcase. We also perform at various campus events, like Celebrate Diversity, the InspireDANCE Festival, for St. Patrick's Day, at charities and fundraisers, and with other dance groups. Recently, we have worked with BPG, SALSEROS, Rangoli, and Ma'Frisah.

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Drama House’s goal is to create and promote a vibrant, educational, and student driven
performing arts community on campus. Our members endeavor to do this by producing original
workshops and lectures, providing a financially feasible rehearsal and performance space for
student events, and building a home for artistically minded students to collaborate.
Since its inception in 1971, Drama House has stood for our principles of creativity, artistic
collaboration, and gender and sexuality inclusion. Regardless of academic pursuit, many of its
members remain passionately dedicated to theatre. They also posses a broad array of interests
including music, film, dance, literature, and fine arts. Drama House produces and hosts events
which focus on encouraging a strong campus and local theatre community. When not in use for
our own events, the space is made available to other groups who share our mission, many of
which our residents are proudly part of.

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Email an officer to get an application. We will then reach out to you to schedule an interview.

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Freeflow is a club based in street dance and open choreography. We strive to build and strengthen the street dance culture on campus, and to preserve the values of self-expression, authenticity and connection in our activities. We are committed to creating a safe space for people of various dance backgrounds & proficiencies to explore street dance and open choreography.

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URIMPS is an all inclusive organization that will focuses on street and stage performance magic but discusses other types as well. Magic has many branches and is deeper than just card tricks. This is an environment where people with a shared interest in magic can learn and hone their skills to perform. We learn new techniques every week and explain their uses in variety of tricks. The beauty of magic is that once a technique is acquired it becomes a tool to create your own tricks. This allows everyone to have their own style of performance.

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All members will have a place to practice magic at and a community to practice with. Magic is all about practice and presentation which can be best practice with a group. It is also much easier to find and learn new magic tricks in a community filled with magicians.

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The Improv Club is dedicated to creating a home for students of all backgrounds who
are interested in improvisational comedy. We seek to be an all-inclusive group and to
bolster the confidence and public speaking skills of members through performances and weekly public
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Indulgence Dance Crew aims at promoting hip-hop culture through dance and creating space for hip-hop related interests to bond and grow at the University of Rochester.

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Louvre is an undergraduate performance ensemble, composed of a small group of advanced, technically-trained dancers with extensive backgrounds in ballet, jazz, and contemporary. We aim to promote the artistry and creative integrity of choreography and dance, as well as bridge the University of Rochester campus community with a larger network of performing artists. We are dedicated to artistic development by means of time-intensive training, competitive performance, and an intimate group environment.

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Ma'Frisah aims to show traditional and modern dance forms from (but not limited to) western and southern Africa. We hope to continue to spread African dance cultures to show the diversity of cultural groups on campus and promote the inclusion of individuals of various backgrounds.

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Members will have the opportunity to explore and learn about the different types of dance and traditions of Africa

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The UR Pep Band is an ensemble composed of students from the UR River Campus and Eastman School who are dedicated to supporting student athletes and integrating music with athletics and student activities. We perform at home football and basketball games throughout the fall and winter. In addition, the pep band will appear at other campus events and perform at the request of various outside agencies throughout the greater Rochester metropolitan area.

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Pep band is a great organization for musicians of all skill levels. What we lack in talent we make up for in enthusiasm. Our club offers a great opportunity to continue playing your instrument in a low pressure environment. We are a tight knit group of friends and we love meeting new people and gaining new members! We are also inclusive of all instruments, seriously. In addition to rehearsals and performances, our club also holds social events including movie nights, a super bowl party, and a "formal" in the spring.

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The Midnight Ramblers are a Tenor Tenor Baritone Bass (TTBB) a cappella group entirely composed of undergraduates at the University of Rochester. Founded by Jon Huang in 1998, we remain dedicated to our two main goals of performance and innovation. The purpose of this organization is ultimately to contribute to the diversity of the a cappella community in the University of Rochester. In this group, the academics of its members will be respected; therefore first priority will be given to academics. The group exists to enhance the musical experience of its members while preserving the love and enjoyment of singing. The group will represent the University of Rochester and will do everything within its power to promote it altruistically.

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Members participate in all rehearsals and projects and get to perform with the group at our semesterly shows, and any other performance opportunities presented to the group, both on and off-campus. A significant amount of time is also spent developing individual talent, and several opportunities exist for the individual to pursue growth.

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The goal of No Jackets Required (NJR) is to promote the performance, discussion, and appreciation of contemporary popular music within the University community. This goal will be achieved through scheduled meetings, rehearsals, programming, and performance of repertoire each semester.

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Off Broadway On Campus was formed to provide a venue for University of Rochester students to perform musical theater and be able to bring musical theater as a form of entertainment to the University of Rochester community as a whole. The group strives to bring musical theater shows to life in a professional fashion, while having fun and exploring its members' individual talents.

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OBOC is the University of Rochester's longest-running musical theater group. Each semester, we present a musical revue with numbers from a great variety of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. The revues are produced, directed, choreographed, accompanied with a pit orchestra, musically arranged, costumed, and performed entirely by students.

Auditions play a role in casting several smaller numbers, but the group is open to anyone who enjoys musical theater. Currently, our ranks has swelled to over seventy singers, dancers, and musicians!

We put on musical revues every semester comprised of around 16-20 songs, all from different musicals. Our fall revue generally happens around mid-November while our spring revue happens around mid-April. A song may not be used more than once every four years to ensure that every revue while at the University of Rochester is a new and fun experience for everyone involved!

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Pet Rock Sketch Comedy aims to provide an opportunity for students to explore, write, and perform completely student-run (and hopefully hilarious) sketch comedy for the entire University of Rochester Community. Through this club, we hope to create a space where people can expand their comedy knowledge, try out new forms of collaboration, and perform their own jokes for their friends in semester showcases.

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Phoenix Fire is dedicated to showcasing Classical Chinese dance and promoting cultural diversity on campus. We provide opportunities for everyone to explore, learn and perform Classical Chinese dance while hoping to inspire the understanding and appreciation of it.

We welcome those with any level of experience, and members can choose their own piece of interest for their performance repertoire. There will be tutors to facilitate the practices every week and we will work together to enjoy the performances and the annual showcase.

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Phoenix Fire is the only performance group doing traditional Chinese dancing at U of R. Members will participate in dance training every week regularly and will work together with each other in several groups upon performance pieces of their interests. Members also get the chance to learn and perform every semester in many activities including an annual showcase of our own.

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Rochester Rangoli, a South Asian performance group, strives to explore the culture of South Asian countries through dance! This all-embracing dance form bridges the gap between Eastern and Western styles. We hope to provide our members with an inclusive and judgement-free environment where students of all levels of experience can learn South Asian dance segments. Our group aims to cater to the busy schedules of most UR students by allowing flexibility while still preparing for numerous performances to showcase South Asian dance.

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How do I join?
Join us at our weekly practices:
Sundays: 7PM - 9PM at O'Brien Dance Studio
Tuesdays: 9PM - 11PM at O'Brien Dance Studio
Thursdays: 7:30PM - 9:30PM at O'Brien Dance Studio

What do we do on campus?
Every semester we hold a showcase for all our dancers to present all our songs for the semester! On top of that, we perform at many events on campus and work with other groups on campus.

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RICE (Rochester International Choreography Entertainment) Crew, a performance group, promotes the cultural aspects of Korean pop dance (Kpop) and music while integrating it with its American hip hop counterparts. We hope to promote the similarities and link between the two genres. RICE Crew performs in many campus organizations' events as illustration of Korean pop, dance, and music. Anyone who is interested in learning Korean and American hip hop dances are welcomed regardless of ethnicity.

Instagram: @ricecrewofficial

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ROC Players strives to provide opportunities for students to learn about, participate in, and lead any aspect of a high caliber, completely student-run, full musical theatre production for the entire University of Rochester community. Through this, we enhance and expand the University's theatrical community as well as enjoy the process of putting on a musical.

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Our members join a fun group of people that are incredibly passionate about musical theatre. You can be as involved with the show as you want, but you also may be an active and dedicated member to the club and have no part of it. If you are part of the show, you gain experience in how student-run theatre works. If part of the cast, you can gain experience in singing, acting, and dancing. You will also learn how a student-run theatre production works, since we do have to operate differently from professional theatre. As a member of the production team, you learn from each other and see how the design of a musical happens. Even being an Assistant you gain expertise from your mentor in hopes you take on the role someday. Everyone involved in the show also learns about how a stressful Tech Week goes and how to run shows once that point is reached. We operate to show students how to do student-run theatre, and we are always trying to get kids involved to see that.

If you are not part of the show, you also get to be a full ROC Player. You attend weekly general membership meetings and social events specially designed for the group. You could also help plan fundraising or public relations initiative, since those are also great skills to putting on a show. We also have an eboard that people can be elected to if they want to see how arts administration works! We really do believe that students who enjoy musical theatre should not have to perform or design to be a vital part of our group.

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Rochester Producers & Musicians (RPM) is an organization by musical artists, for musical artists. Our goal is to foster a diverse community for students interested in independent music creation and performance organization. We hope to serve as an accommodating vessel providing opportunities for students to network and collaborate, emulating the music industry on a miniature scale.

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As a team, we strive to bring the campus together through dance and spirit, mainly through performances at sporting events for varsity basketball teams and club ice hockey, and our end-of-semester showcase. We create a space for dancers of all levels to express their spirit, pride, and energy through movement, as well as a space for team creativity and contribution to group choreography. We strive to unify our team through the various skills and strengths of our members.

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By being part of the Royals Dance Team, dancers get to experience a positive movement environment that is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Our membership carries a range of dance experiences, as some have danced for years and others have never danced before joining Royals. Therefore, we provide a mix of movements that will challenge dancers of various levels. Lastly, dancers gain a new support system, as we are not only teammates but also friends.

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The purpose of S.A.L.S.E.R.O.S. at the University of Rochester is to provide cultural and social expression through the art of dance among our fellow community members and to educate the university community about Spanish and Latino culture.

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As a member you can participate in weekly lessons, be notified of performance opportunities throughout the semester, and join other members to go social dancing in the Rochester community.

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Our main mission is to spread cultural awareness and body positivity throughout the campus and community setting. We help to achieve this mission by providing a positive, inclusive environment that encourages every member to learn bellydance, along with the surrounding culture. Sihir puts on a semesterly performance as well as guest performs for other club and community events. All of our performances allow us to spread our love for bellydance, the surrounding culture, and our body positive message within the U of R campus and the Rochester community.

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Members will be involved in our open and inclusive club and will learn how to bellydance as well as cultural facts surrounding bellydance. Our members are all given the opportunity to perform in our semesterly show as well as several guest performances throughout the semester. Outside of dancing, our members are always invited to our fun spirit events that give us a chance to bond over things such as apple picking, ice skating, spa days, and so much more!

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The Strong Jugglers aim to promote a spirit of sharing in order to provide a climate for
learning and performing juggling and other circus arts. Open club meetings are held
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Our mission includes the following goals:
A. To have fun.
B. To teach all those members of the University community who are interested in juggling and
the circus arts.
C. To provide a safe environment free from breakables.
D. To meet a minimum of four hours per week.
E. To develop the self-confidence, coordination, and performance ability of members who desire
improvement.
F. To provide a welcoming environment for the greater Rochester Community.

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To encourage vigorous participation in University life and a general advancement of the arts in the community, by the fostering and promotion of widespread dramatic literacy.

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We provide accessible education and opportunities to our members surrounding all areas of theatre. We put on interesting new theatre every semester, and provide a supportive atmosphere both creatively and socially.

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Trebellious is an all-gender a cappella group focused on expanding the a cappella community by teaching workshops open to all people at the University of Rochester. Our goal is to provide access to and education about a cappella music to anyone, regardless of experience level, and foster a community focused on the learning and love of music. To do so, we maintain a "teaching group" that is audition-based and holds separate rehearsals to be able to provide that musical education to our workshop.

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For all of our members, the group fosters confidence in musical abilities as well as confidence onstage. Teaching group members of our organization have unique access to providing musical education, to experienced and new musicians and everyone in between. They also have a myriad of performance opportunities, including in competitive settings. Our workshop members become a part of an a cappella group with its rehearsals and performances, without a major time commitment.

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The goal of Vocal Point is to contribute to the musical diversity at the University of Rochester and to generate an excitement for a cappella music. Vocal Point strive to hold up the musical integrity of the group in all of our actions, support the musical growth of the group as a whole, and promote various types of unaccompanied vocal music to the Rochester community and beyond.

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Vocal Point for the University of Rochester does not discriminate against any individual or organization of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence status, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law.

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Founded in 2006, Xclusive Step Team prides itself on being the only Non-Greek affiliated step team on campus. We believe that it is our responsibility to entertain crowds on & off campus, as well as teach people the culture from which stepping developed. In our performances, we value high energy, attitude, and precision. We build on the confidence, creativity, and personality of our members, encouraging them to be outspoken and unapologetically themselves.

Be on the lookout for our workshops!

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