arts@MIT - Things to Do - Groups & Clubs


	THINGS TO DO

	Groups & Clubs The following is a listing of arts-related groups and clubs at MIT (course credit may be obtained for some of these activities; see individual listings): Architecture American Institute of Architecture Students Chapter--dedicated to helping architecture students For information on curricular study in architecture, MIT's architecture collections, and upcoming architecture events, click here. Dance Ballroom Dance Club, MIT—social ballroom dancing Ballroom Dance Team, MIT—competitive ballroom dancing Bhangra Club, MIT—dedicated to sharing the vibrant traditional folk dances of Punjab Casino Rueda Group, MIT—instructs and performs in the different Salsa dance styles MIT Chamak, MIT's Indian fusion dance team Dance Mix Coalition, MIT—a place for the student DJs at MIT to mix, socially and musically Dance Theater Ensemble, MIT—co-curricular dance ensemble. For info, e-mail Professor Thomas DeFrantz Dance Troupe, MIT—dedicated to bringing a variety of styles of dance to the everyone in and around the MIT community Folk Dance Club, MIT—International, Israeli, and Contra dances Imobilare—MCing, DJing, Bboying, Graf, Stylzes Lindy Hop Society Club, MIT—devoted to "swing dancing" Lion Dance Group—focused on the art of Chinese Lion Dancing Mocha Moves Dance Squad—promote hip hop culture and school spirit on campus through dance Movements in Time—promoting dance through professional choreography and classes Natya, MIT's Indian Classical Dance Club—practicing and performing the classical Indian dance form of Bharataha Naatyam Ridonkulous Dance —committed to performing at events both inside and outside the institute to represent MIT on a larger scale Salsa Club, MIT Tango Club, MIT Tech Squares—square and round dance club For information on curricular study in dance and upcoming events, click here. Film Anime Club, MIT—making Japanese animation, Anime, available to the MIT community International Film Club—seminars focused on international movies Lecture Series Committee—student run lectures, and movies using 35mm, theater quality equipment For information on curricular study in film and upcoming events, click here. Literary Arts MIT Literary Society: Undergraduate reading group MIT Science Fiction Society: Home of the biggest open-shelf SF library in the US MIT Writers Group—open to all members of the MIT community who want to share their creative writing with others. Meets every Friday from 12noon-1pm in 14N-417. (Starting September 2004, the group will meet in Rm 32-080 in the Stata Center.) Contact: Steven Strang, smstrang@mit.edu Writers' Series Authors@MIT Series—author lectures Poetry@MIT Series—poetry readings by both local and national poets The Writers' Series at MIT—readings and talks by contemporary writers and thinkers Student Publications e.merging: Voices on the New Diasporas—web-based student literary journal Rune—biannual journal of arts and letters containing original work by MIT students, staff, faculty and affiliates Tech, The—MIT's oldest and largest newspaper Technique—MIT's annual yearbook Voo Doo Magazine—the only (intentionally) humorous publication on the MIT campus For information on curricular study in literary arts and upcoming events, click here. Media Arts Society of Creatives (SOCS)--Student-run organization for people engaged in creative practices that exist between the boundaries of Art and Science. For information on curricular study in media arts and upcoming Media Arts events, click here. Music Asymptones: A cappella ensemble focusing on old classics Capriccio (formerly Pïraña): Student-run flamenco/Latin band. (student-run) Chamber Chorus, The MIT—all-student group focused on solo and chamber singing. (student-run) Chamber Music Society, The—all-student chamber music performance. (curricular) Chamber Orchestra, The—MIT/Wellesley chamber music group. (curricular) Chantey and Maritime Sing, MIT. Meets 3rd Sunday of the month to sing sea music and chanteys. (community-run) Chinese Choral Society—Chinese choral music and culture. (student-run) Chorallaries of MIT, The—secular co-ed a cappella singing group. (student-run) Concert Band, The MIT—performs and commissions original works for winds. (student-run) Concert Choir, The MIT—all-student choral group. (curricular) Cross Products, The—Christian co-ed a cappella vocal group. (student-run) Dance Mix Coalition, MIT—a place for the student DJs at MIT to mix, socially and musically. (student-run) Festival Jazz Ensemble, The—all-student jazz performance group. (curricular) Gamelan Galak Tika—traditional and modern Balinese music and dance. (curricular) Gospel Choir, MIT—spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ through song. (student-run) Guild of Bellringers, MIT—change ringing on hand and tower bells. (student-run) KlezMITron—MIT Hillel's klezmer ensemble. (student-run) Logarhythms, MIT—all-male a cappella. (student-run) Marching Band, MIT—student marching band. (student-run) Mariachi Internacional del Tecnologico— traditional Mexican folk music known as Mariachi. (student-run) Meridian Singers— mixed classical and madrigal a cappella open to MIT community MITHAS—MIT Heritage of the Arts of South Asia Muses, The MIT—all-female a capella. (student-run) Oori—traditional Korean musical group. (student-run) Pïraña: See Capriccio above. (student-run) Rambax MIT—performance ensemble that focuses on the sabar drumming and dance traditions of Senegal. (curricular) Resonance of MIT—coed, secular, all MIT a cappella group. (student-run) Songwriting Club—gives members of the MIT community the opportunity to gain experience in songwriting Supa Dupa -- Gypsy pirate rock band comprised of MIT students. (student-run) Swara, MIT -- South Asian classical music group. (student-run) Symphony Orchestra, MIT—all-student symphony orchestra (curricular) Syncopasian -- A cappella ensemble focusing on Asian music and culture Tech Jazz Singers, The—vocal jazz ensemble. (student-run) Techiya—Jewish, Hebrew, and Israeli co-ed a cappella. (student-run) Toons, The MIT/Wellesley—coed a cappella singing group. (student-run) Wind Ensemble, The MIT—student wind ensemble (curricular) Women's Chorale—concert choir, open to women of the MIT and Harvard communities (community-run) For information on curricular study in music and upcoming events, click here. Theater Black Theatre Guild—performs culturally specific plays Community Players, MIT—community theater group Dramashop, MIT—co-curricular theater group E33 Productions -- Technical and stagecraft services Gilbert & Sullivan Players, MIT—community theater focused on the works of Gilbert & Sullivan MIMEtype—pantimome theater Musical Theatre Guild, MIT—student-run group devoted to producing musicals Next Act—student-run group dedicated to presenting a full-length musical during Campus Preview Weekend Plush Daddy Fly—student-run original sketch comedy troupe Roadkill Buffet—student-run improv comedy troupe Shakespeare Ensemble—student-run theater ensemble focusing on the Bard For information on curricular study in theater and upcoming events, click here. Visual Arts Anime Club—making Japanese animation, Anime, available to the MIT community Glass Lab—glass blowing and glass art Hobby Shop—instruction, advice, and classes in woodworking and metalworking Origami Club—paper folding club Student Art Association—classes and studio experience in photography, drawing, painting, pottery, and other media For information on curricular study in visual arts, visual arts collections, museums, galleries and upcoming events, click here. General Arts Artists Beyond the Desk—showcases the creative talent of staff at MIT in the visual, literary and performing arts