Below are some of the spaces for femme-identifying individuals on Campus. These include magazine publications, dance groups, acapella groups, and more! Be sure to click each arrow for more details on each organization!
Email: spiritd@umich.edu
Instagram: @dynamicdolls.umich
Main Contact: VP: Nia Echols, VP: Kennedy Smith
Focus/Mission: The goal of The Dynamic Dolls is to impact the overall community as well as the Black community through service and the expression of dance. We aim to provide a safe environment for African-American women to positively influence, impact, and empower each other and the community. As well as allow women to spread creativity and relaxation through dance.
Email: bwoodrum@umich.edu, hcumich@gmail.com
Instagram: @hcumich
Main Contact: Pres: Brooke Woodrum
Focus/Mission: Her Campus at the University of Michigan is a contributing Platinum Level chapter for the National Her Campus online magazine, which is a popular online publication geared toward collegiate women worldwide. Members are required to produce at least one article per month on any topic of their choice. Members are also encouraged to promote the organization through events, working with community and campus organizations, and reaching out to readers through social media. Within the HC UMich, there are opportunities to be a Feature Writer, Feature Editor, or Social Media Representative.
HC U Mich strives to create a welcoming and energetic community where those interested in writing and journalism can express their talents both individually and collaboratively. We continually strive to garnish more participation and publicity of the magazine on campus.
Please email hcumich@gmail.com for an application.
Email: sapphic.reads.aa@gmail.com
Instagram: @sapphic.reads.aa
Main Contact: Pres: Nex Phthalo Green, Tres: Taylor Medendorp
Focus/Mission: We are book club dedicated to reading Sapphic creative works and fostering a diverse Sapphic community! We read books, poems, zines, and more featuring Sapphic-identifying people.
Email: harmonettes@umich.edu
Instagram: @harmagram
Focus/Mission: Founded in 1979, the Harmonettes have been contributing to the ever-growing University of Michigan A Cappella community with their unique sound and signature blend. As the first A Cappella group on campus consisting of women and non-conforming individuals, these passionate musicians pride themselves on their inclusivity, tight-knit friendships, and innovative music. The Harmonettes, compassionately known as the Harmas, strive to create a community of laughter, support, and collaboration. Outside of rehearsals in the Bell Tower, they can be found studying late at the Union, learning music at retreats every semester, immersing themselves in numerous campus activities, and bonding over their love for Skylar Astin.
Email: mjafen@umich.edu
Instagram: @sirensacapellaum
Focus/Mission: The Sirens are an all female a cappella group at the University of Michigan dedicated to their legacy of musical excellence, female empowerment, and creative expression. Formed in 2011, the Sirens are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all members, exploring and challenging their vocal abilities, and supporting each other as the Leaders and Best!
Email: itsthesopranos@gmail.com
Instagram: @sopranos.acappella
Main Contact: Alyssa Fuentes
Focus/Mission: The Sopranos is a treble a cappella group dedicated to singing and performing together. We perform in numerous campus events throughout the year, as well as present one concert per semester. Our goal is to entertain the community while enjoying the sense of camaraderie that comes from being a part of a University organization. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and open group of women who love to laugh just as much as we love to sing.
Email: umwgc-exec@umich.edu
Instagram: @umichwomensglee
Focus/Mission: The University of Michigan Women’s Glee Club is a vocal performance group for students at the University of Michigan. We represent the University through the medium of music and promote the arts on campus and beyond, all while building a close-knit community through the making of music. The Women's Glee Club welcomes singers who excel at singing in an SSAA choir, regardless of gender identity.
Email: veryus.umich@gmail.com
Instagram: @veryus.umich
Focus/Mission: We are VeryUs, an all-female dance crew with an interest in Asian songs and dance. Our members come from various backgrounds and represent various styles of dance. VeryUs was founded by Chinese graduate students as a singing group, but the members quickly realized their passion for dance. They wanted to show the evolution of Chinese music and dance and highlight their cultures. They incorporated fans into both traditional and modern Chinese music for their performances.
With Covid and new leadership, our dance crew has evolved from just Chinese members to a diverse group of members, each hailing from different Asian backgrounds. With this change, we want to reflect it with our dance in order to highlight the many different cultures in Asia. But a core thing we still maintain is the integration of traditional and modern aspects into our performances.
Email: whatthefmagazine@gmail.com, sfiorini@umich.edu
Instagram: @whatthefmagazine
Main Contact: President: Makayla Kelley, Stella Fiorini
Focus/Mission: What the F is an intersectional feminist organization on campus that engages in the fight towards equality in a multitude of ways. Each year, What the F publishes two print magazines that include a wide variety of writing styles, voices, and artistic expression. We also run a podcast and blog where writers and artists can react to more relevant issues at any time. In an effort to build community and activism on campus, we believe it is important to push past the boundaries of what it means to be a traditional publication. As an organization, we hold multiple events throughout the semester that promote discussion, evoke empowerment, and provide an alternative social setting for students. In our writing, our artistic expression, and our events, What the F is dedicated to a form of feminism that values intersectionality and inclusively. We recognize that individuals face oppression through multiple different facets of their identity, whether it be through gender, race, nationality, sexual identity, religion, ability, etc. We aim to support, to heal, and to express ourselves freely. Reach out to whatthefmagazine@gmail.com if you would like to get involved in our community!