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The mission of Adaa at USC is to educate individuals on various forms of South Asian classical and semi-classical dance, including Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi and share South Asian culture with the USC student body. This team will also perform and showcase Indian classical dance at events around the USC campus and the greater Los Angeles area.

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Being a part of this club allows you to
1) learn different Indian classical dance styles, such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi.
2) perform on campus at USC(at events like Trojan Family Weekend, APASA Night Market, PAC, AIS Diwali, Songfest, Mehfil) and off campus(different non-profit and volunteering events) in the greater LA area and build stage performance skills
3) have an opportunity to connect with South Asian culture while you are away from home and share culture to the diverse student body here at USC
4) collaborate with other South Asian clubs on campus (collaborated with AsliBaat, USC's South Asian Acapella Team, for PAC's Bridge of Asia event)

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The Aeneid Theatre Company (ATC) is a USC student organization dedicated to producing non-musical contemporary, classical, and alternative plays. Inspired by Virgil’s The Aeneid, we embody resilience, creativity, and vision as we push the boundaries of student theatre. Through our work, we foster collaboration, individual growth, and community enrichment, while centering our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility (EDIA) to ensure all voices are represented and heard.

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The mission of the African-American Cinema Society is to build community and career opportunities for filmmakers of the Black diaspora, fostering a support system across all disciplines within the entertainment industry and promoting complex and sophisticated representations of blackness.

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Through workshops on design, digital authoring, physical computing and other creative endeavors, we help students explore the value of making to interdisciplinary inquiry. A roster of faculty, artists, designers, and makers work with students to expand their thinking about the potentials of polymathic practice.

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The USC Asian Pacific Cinema Association (APCA) aims to provide creative and professional opportunities for students interested in any aspect of the film industry while building a community of like-minded collaborators. The organization hopes to foster a community of individuals passionate about Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) cinema through collaborative projects, professional networking events, and educational events. APCA focuses on highlighting APIDA cinema and culture to foster deeper, complex representations of APIDA culture.

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Are you looking to join a fun and involved COMMUNITY?
-Biweekly general meetings
-Member social bonding events
-Crews: get to know members on a more intimate level, led by E-Board members
-Members Only Slack: exclusive opportunities, spontaneous outings, and more!

Are you looking for PROFESSIONAL opportunities?
-Q&A’s with decorated industry professionals
-Networking events
-Growing alumni / professional network
-Annual Asian Pacific Film Festival

Are you looking for PRODUCTION opportunities?
-APCA Writers Community
-Workshops
-Writers rooms
-APCA Actor’s Community
-Free headshots
-Acting workshops
-Talent database

APCA Physical Production
-Beginner / First-timers: PA Program
-Short film
-3 Episode Web series
-Unscripted
-New Media Program
-Music Videos

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Asli Baat is committed to creating an enriching and welcoming a cappella experience for both members and audiences. Rooted in South Asian musical traditions, we celebrate cultural fusion and invite students of all backgrounds to join, learn, and share their voices.

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- Join a diverse and welcoming community of students at USC
- Learn and develop vocal skills in the unique and time-honored style of a cappella
- Engage deeply with South Asian culture through its rich musical traditions
- Gain opportunities to perform in LA and compete with other a cappella groups nationwide

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Band Kori's mission is to represent Korean culture on campus by performing Korean music, as well as to spread positivity through busking.

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The members of Band Kori (the Korians) will be a part of one of the coolest, most chill band on campus. As a Korian, you will get to practice and perform on campus and hang out with some of the coolest people, as well as share your interest about Korean music.

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The Black Art Collective’s mission is to further the creation of outstanding Black art.

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A member has the ability to pitch creative projects that will receive the Black Art Collective’s support. They will be featured in the members section of the database. Membership fees will cover all educational events.

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BNT is an Independent Student Production group that produces student-written plays. In the Fall, we do a One-Act Festival & in the Spring, a full-length show. Some of our shows have gone on to be re-mounted at the Manhattan Theatre Repertory & the Hollywood Fringe Festival

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● Enriching educational experience by learning the skill of developing new theatrical work
● Resources to further develop as a theatrical artist by means of development, performance, design, and production
● Engagement and collaboration with the USC SDA community as well as the Los Angeles area
● Professional and Social collaboration and networking opportunities with likeminded and ambitious artists

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Break on 2 Latin Fusion is USC's premier Latin Fusion dance team. Our team has three divisions: a performance team, a club annex, and a competition team. Break on 2 will teach members how to dance salsa and other Latin dances in both performance and social dance settings. Furthermore, we will educate each and every member about the importance, history, and beauty of Latin culture.

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General membership opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Attend free weekly latin dance lessons at Club Annex
- Join social dancing community and attend opportunities both on and on campus

Performance team membership opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Train and refine latin dance technique
- Engage in various performance opportunities across campus and LA community

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Break Through Hip Hop is a noncompetitive, hip-hop based dance team founded in 2006 at the University of Southern California. Entirely student run, we aim to share our love of dance and connect with our community through our core pillars of performance and service. We culminate our season with a semester showcase complete with performances by our student company members.

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Break Through Hip Hop has a series of membership benefits. Each semester we put on a themed showcase at Bovard Auditorium. We prepare for this by hosting practices twice a week for two and a half hours. All members will also receive one piece of merchandise to wear for the performance. Lastly, each semester we will have a team retreat focused on bonding and building up team spirit.

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Brothers Breaking B.R.E.A.D. (BBB) is a pioneering student organization founded by black men at the University of Southern California, united by the principles of Brotherhood, Empowerment, Health, Leadership, Service, and Enrichment. Our mission, encapsulated in the acronym 'B.R.E.A.D.' — Barriers, Regrets, Egos, Animosity, and Doubt, is to break down these obstacles and cultivate a space where black men on campus can come together in brotherly fellowship.

BBB serves as the nucleus of black male excellence, striving to empower and inspire our members to embrace leadership roles while redefining masculinity to address critical issues within the black community, including hyper-masculinity, misogynoir, and homophobia. Our organization warmly welcomes anyone who identifies as a black man, transcending all intersections within this identity.

Our diverse membership enriches our learning experience, enabling individuals to advocate for themselves and each other. BBB is dedicated to fostering professional and leadership skills, while dismantling stereotypes and stigmas. Our ultimate aim is to become a permanent and transformative presence at the University of Southern California, leaving an enduring legacy of unity, empowerment, and positive change.

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Becoming a member of Brothers Breaking B.R.E.A.D. (BBB) offers the chance to grow personally and professionally within a strong community of driven Black men. Members gain access to mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities through partnerships with other organizations and companies BBB has connections to. The organization also provides leadership pathways whether through executive board positions, event planning, or community initiatives that help members build confidence and real-world skills. Beyond career growth, BBB fosters brotherhood, emotional support, and a safe space for open dialogue, creating a foundation for lifelong connections and collective empowerment.

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BWOK is a grassroots organization that serves as a resource and safe space for Black-identifying women and allies, advocating for a dance community where Black women’s voices, experiences, and identities are fully heard and honored. By centering wellness, dialogue, and cultural education, we work to dismantle barriers and affirm Black womanhood as a vital force shaping dance culture and beyond.

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Membership benefits include opportunities for leadership roles and professional growth within the organization, access to networking events, panels, and workshops featuring alumni and industry professionals, exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration with students across different USC schools, support in career exploration and mentorship within relevant fields and access to a safe, affirming and inclusive community that fosters belonging.

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The mission of this organization is to educate students in the practice of capoeira an Afro-Brazilian martial art. The club will disseminate various aspects of Afro-Brazilian culture through movement, music, and film. Capoeira SC is a community of martial artists, dancers, actors, filmmakers, and all who are interested in engaging with Afro-Brazilian history and culture.

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Weekly high level capoeira instruction.
Access to social events such as team movie night and music lessons.

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The purpose of this majorette team is to bring together culture and diversity to USC. Majorette Teams originated at HBCUs to bring life to marching bands with amazing dancers that combined the energy of the high-step marching style of black college.

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We're the USC Casual Art Buddies (CAB)! Our goal is to unite the general art community at USC and establish community and friendships. No minimum skill level required, we are all learning. All are welcome!
During the school year we try to incorporate fun art activities, like drawing challenges, origami, writing exercises, and more! We also do a field trip once a month where we explore LA together!
The goal is to hang out, do art, meet cool people, and most importantly, have fun.
If you’d like a casual creative outlet and just want to have a good time, we just might be your people!

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Casual Art Buddies offers a safe and supportive space that works together to uplift each other and our individual artistic endeavors. Here, you will have an opportunity to explore your own creative passions with a community that will stick behind you through and through, no matter your background, talent or skill level. Join us together on our collective art journey!

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C3 is USC's premier and oldest competitive collegiate
hip-hop and choreography dance team. During every
semester, C3 creates a set of about 5-6 minutes and
performs it at 2-3 competitions.

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Membership benefits include free attendance at our workshops, access to various social team-bonding events throughout the year, and an amazing community of dancers to hang out with at practice every week.

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Cinegogue is a pre-professional, social, and educational organization for students interested in the cinematic arts on campus.

Membership Benefits
Screenings: Film and TV
Guest Speakers: Actors, Writers, Directors, and other Industry professionals
Panels with Professionals: Faculty and other people working in the industry
Jewish Film Festival: compete in a festival where you can write, direct, produce, and even star in short films with Jewish themes and casts/crews.
Pre-professional opportunities: resume building workshops, networking 101, opportunities to meet employers at Jewish production and development companies, job fairs, headshot day
Workshops: learning how to write script coverage, table reads + script notes, lessons in production, etc.
Collabs with other organizations: the Shoah foundation, the ADL
Production: Opportunity to work on a development video for Hillel - could be paid!
“Cinegogue Presents” i.e. Content creation: A Youtube channel featuring student productions. Short films, filmed sketch comedy, or more traditional youtube content (i.e. cooking show, video essays, etc.)
Jewish Cinema Fellowship: a paid opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of Jewish cinema in the United States and abroad.

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To engage the USC community in the unique art of Juggling and Circus and build a welcoming community for students who are already experienced and passionate about Juggling or want to learn a new skill.

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Members of this club will gain juggling skills, a great skill for performers' resumes, better hand-eye coordination, a welcoming community, stress release, and a fun time!

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The purpose of this organization is to do improv and sketch comedy in such a way that the members grow as professionals and learn to have fun with the process.

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Lifetime membership. Opportunity to perform in an improv show every week and 3 sketch shows every semester.

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Community Arts Collective is an independent student production company centered around creating opportunities, having fun, and eliminating some of the barriers that prevent students from getting involved with theatre and other mediums of performance at USC. CAC is committed to producing theatre and film productions that students both want to work on and want to see, as well as content to engage the larger USC and Los Angeles community. Larger casts and production teams, smaller time commitments, a variety of opportunites, and a focus on the joy of making art ensure that everyone who wants to can get involved!

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-Ability to participate in any and all events/programs put on by the organization
-Ability to voice opinions and suggestions regarding programming and opportunities
-Ability to attend or view productions and performances

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United by a shared desire for learning and creativity, Creative Labs SC is home to students from all different backgrounds and disciplines. Through collaboration, we strive to build new, exciting projects across the intersection of art and technology.

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• Access to academic and material resources to pursue passion projects within a collaborative setting
• Access to socials and events with the opportunity to network and connect with industry professionals and fellow student creatives
• Opportunities to showcase their projects to the USC community
• Opportunities to learn or strengthen various creative, collaborative, and leadership skills

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The organization was created for Chinese speaking students who are interested in music to find a common ground at USC. We want students to have the opportunity to connect through our music community. We want to provide a safe space for collaborations.

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The mission of Delta Kappa Alpha is to foster lifelong character, collaborative and creative storytelling, ethical and productive business practices, philanthropic action, and comradely bonds by and between students of the cinematic arts.

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Members will gain experience, networking, fellowship, and professional development opportunities from a diverse, gender-inclusive cinematic professional community. Members also gain financial support on productions, receive cinema education through screenings and workshops, and can take advantage of Delta Kappa Alpha's vast cast and crew pool. Members will also be required to complete philanthropy and diversity, equity, and inclusion events offered weekly by the organization.

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Descent is the University of Southern California’s premier APISA (Asian Pacific Islander and South Asian) literary and arts publication. We elevate APISA voices through our semesterly magazine and co-develop a platform to showcase the diversity of artwork, stories and talents of APISA creators at USC.

Our team is primarily comprised of visual designers, creative writers, writing editors, multimedia creators, and digital marketers. All experience levels are welcome to apply!

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1. All members will gain a comprehensive understanding of producing and publishing a magazine in both print and digital forms. By the end of each semester, members will have 1-2 new portfolio pieces to showcase.
2. We also train new members in their respective teams. By the end of the semester, you will understand how to use industry-standard software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud. Descent is a judgment-free zone and we welcome creatives of all experience levels.
3. In addition to our primary goal (publishing a magazine), Descent plans regular outings and events around Los Angeles for its members to grow closer to each other.

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To bridge the gap between working or retired industry professionals and aspiring students. We want everyone to get a chance to gain advice from the greats face to face in an intimate environment.

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Membership in 'Dinner for 8' offers students exclusive access to industry professionals in a small, intimate setting designed for meaningful conversation and mentorship. In addition to these curated dinners, members are invited to attend our general body meetings, special events, and panel discussions throughout the semester. Altogether, Dinner for 8 provides a unique opportunity to build connections, gain industry insight, and become part of a supportive creative community.

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A student theatre production company at USC focused on putting empowering stories onstage and uniting a diverse community through celebration.

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Our mission is to give USC students of any major who are interested in electronic dance music the opportunity to explore all facets of the music industry through hands-on workshops, social events, and internship opportunities. We aim to create an inclusive community where students can learn, connect, and grow within the electronic music culture.

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Members gain access to exclusive DJ workshops, production sessions, and industry mentorship, along with performance opportunities at USC events and local venues. Our community offers collaborative meetups, gear training, and a network of students passionate about electronic music. Whether you're a producer, DJ, or just a fan, you'll get hands-on experience, connections, and a place to grow your skills.