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 Contacts: Nia Echols & Kennedy Smith (Vice Presidents)
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: femalegayo@gmail.com
Instagram: @femalegayo
Main Contacts: Kyra Han & Eve Feng
Focus/Mission: Female Gayo was founded in 2009 as the official all-female K-pop dance team under KASA at the University of Michigan. We do not limit ourselves to just K-Pop; we also branch out into Western hip-hop style choreographies that were created by Asian choreographers and/or have touched base with Korean artists. We perform at various cultural events and dance shows, fostering genuine connections within our group and across the UofM dance community. Celebrating our diverse backgrounds, we strive to showcase Korean culture through our common passion for dance. Our vision is to share the culture that we love while growing as a performance team and as individuals.
Feel free to check out our Instagram & YouTube (@femalegayo) to learn more about our team and watch our past performances!
Email: hcumich@gmail.com
Instagram: @hcumich
Main Contact: Sammy Koch (President | kochsam@umich.edu)
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 UMich 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: kmotion.13@gmail.com
Instagram: @kmotion_
Main Contact: Frances-Denise Fajardo (President)
Focus/Mission: K-Motion is the only unaffiliated all-female Korean pop dance group on campus. We primarily cover popular K-pop choreographies and hip-hop pieces. The group’s mission has always been to create lasting relationships through a shared passion for dance. Through performances, video covers, and practices, K-Motion aims to form a community where members can comfortably express themselves.
Email: harmonettes@umich.edu
Main Contact: Aja Lynn (President | ajaly@umich.edu)
Instagram: @harmagram
Focus/Mission: Founded in 1979, The Harmonettes are proud to be the oldest all-treble a cappella group at the University of Michigan. The Harmas strive to create a community built on inclusivity, laughter, tight-knit friendships, and making amazing music. These dedicated vocalists compete in ICCA each year and perform at numerous on- and off-campus events! Outside their rehearsals in the Bell Tower, they can be found doing trivia, sharing late-night study sessions, and snapping impossible paparazzi pictures of each other.
Instagram: @sirensacappellaum
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
Main Contact: Hailey Mydock
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
Main Contact: Janellyn Woo (janellyn@umich.edu)
Focus/Mission: VeryUs is an all-female Asian-pop dance group at the University of Michigan (U-M). Our mission is to raise awareness about the underrepresented Asian cultures in the U-M dance community. We perform songs from countries across Asia, including Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and more. Through choreographies created by Asian artists and our members, we showcase the beauty of pop/modern music and dance. Our performance uplifts and promotes unity between A/PIA groups in the U-M dance community.
Email: whatthefmag@gmail.com
Instagram: @whatthefmagazine
Main Contacts: Autumn Drake & Madina Mohsini (Presidents)
Focus/Mission: At What the F, our mission is to act as a creative outlet for people with a variety of identities, such as gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, and socioeconomic status. We aim to use our pages, both online and in our print magazine, as a safe space to explore how intersecting identities contribute to distinct life experiences. Reach out to whatthefmag@gmail.com if you would like to get involved in our community!