Danceworx is UC Berkeley's oldest student-run dance organization, founded in 1988. Members audition each semester to join pieces in jazz, contemporary, open, and tap, then rehearse with student choreographers toward a end-of-semester showcase in Zellerbach Hall that draws over 500 attendees. Outside of rehearsals, members bond through bowling nights, movie nights, and a semester-end banquet. Dancers can participate in up to three pieces per semester.
500
Showcase attendance each semester, and growing (attendees)
1988
Founded
3
Maximum pieces per dancer per semester (dance pieces, total)
Events They Host
Semester Showcase at Zellerbach Hall
End-of-semester showcase featuring Danceworx pieces in jazz, contemporary, open, and tap, plus guest performances from campus and local community groups. Draws over 500 attendees per semester.
Dance Workshops
Genre workshops held each semester, including styles such as K-pop, Bollywood, jazz funk, contemporary, and hip-hop, open to the broader campus community.
Member Experiences
Bowling Night
Social outing for members to bond outside of rehearsals.
Movie Night
Social gathering for members throughout the semester.
End-of-Semester Banquet
Celebratory banquet for members at the close of each semester.