Student Arts Org HUB
The Student Arts Org HUB is your guide to joining and following the many student arts organizations on campus! The student-driven artistic community at the University of Michigan is one of the most vibrant in the nation; there are over two hundred and fifty diverse student arts organizations operating across campus, producing innovative and engaging art across all fields and enriching the culture of the University. Explore the HUB to discover more!
The Arts Initiative supports student arts orgs with publicity, funding, and guidance in their important role in the Michigan arts community! The Student Arts Org HUB is designed to help make those connections happen. Learn about what we can do to help your org!
Want to sing? Or learn to dance? Or discuss films? Check out the 250+ student arts organizations in our Student Arts Org directory, and discover the group that shares your interests and aspirations!
The Arts Initiative organizes gatherings like the Student Arts Org Summit, that bring together student organization leaders to share their perspectives, connect with peers, and help guide the future of U-M’s student arts community. Read more and find out how to participate in our next gathering.
Student Arts Org Highlights
Releve Dance Company
Releve Dance Company is a jazz, lyrical, and contemporary group that is student-run and choreographed. They hold an annual showcase that we work hard to prepare for, in addition to performing at other events throughout the year. They strive to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for students who wish to continue their dance careers past high school, and encourage growth as both dancers and choreographers. Their annual spring showcase will be held on April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre and is FREE to attend with a Passport to the Arts!
The Michigan Pops Orchestra
The Michigan Pops Orchestra is the oldest student-run, student-directed collegiate pops orchestra in the United States. They pride themselves in providing opportunities for U-M students to continue playing their instruments. Pops believes that making music is much more fun when orchestra members know each other and encourage a fun and social atmosphere through frequent social events. Pops is committed to presenting fun and exciting concerts to the U-M and Ann Arbor community, presenting a variety of music that appeals to the music lover in everyone. They will be presenting Pops en Pointe on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Michigan Theater and it is FREE to attend with a Passport to the Arts!
Salto Dance Company
Salto Dance Company is a cultural organization that brings the art of ballet and lyrical style dance to the University community. We aim to express ourselves creatively and inspire other people to appreciate these dance forms. The group has been founded to provide an outlet for the many ballet and lyrical dancers on campus, and to give them an opportunity to develop as choreographers, dancers, and creative thinkers.We have our own showcase each semester and we also perform in many events on campus! Their show, Springing into Salto, will be held on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre and is FREE to attend with a Passport to the Arts!