Student Organizations

Dance students participate in many student organizations. The following dance organizations provide excellent opportunities to perform, create new work, engage the community, teach, and explore the many forms and cultures of dance.

Orchesis Dance Society

Orchesis Dance Society performs

The Orchesis Dance Society is a self-sustained organization within the department of dance at Western Michigan University. Orchesis acts as a liaison between faculty and students, provides performance opportunities, which enable students to showcase creative works, raises funds, brings in guest artists from the professional dance world, and provides any additional support to the dance department through dance events and fundraisers.

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Orchesis Dance Society

Ebony Vision Dance Ensemble

Ebony Vision Dance Ensemble uplifts the voice, strength, and intricacies of African American cultural experiences through dance.  Through thoughtfully curated performances and community outreach, the organization's purpose is to connect Ebony Vision's members with the entire campus and positively impact the broader Kalamazoo community through African American rooted dance. 

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 Movement Exchange


Video of State of the Movement Address June 2016

 

Movement Exchange fosters cross-cultural understanding, civic engagement, and creative expression through dance and service. We are service-oriented students who are interested and passionate about using dance and service as a tool for social change by providing dance education to under-served populations both domestically and internationally. In May of 2016, a group of 17 students traveled to Panama to provide community outreach at the Malambo Orphanage.

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Movement Exchange 

269 crew

269 Crew is a hip hop dance organization in which WMU students at any level of dance can experience hip hop in a positive and fun environment. While working to honor the cultural and historical roots of hip hop dance, we are dedicated to community building and helping company members increase their hip hop knowledge, experience, and confidence. Through dance films, performance opportunities, and open community classes, 269 Crew’s goal is to create an encouraging space where hip hop dance can flourish, and students can cultivate their overall personal passion and creativity!
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