Learn to draw, show off your vocals, or steal the show with your dance moves!
Alegria is McGill’s first and only contemporary ballet company, founded on the goal of incorporating ballet technique into innovative contemporary dance. In addition to performing showcases throughout the year, Alegria offers drop-in classes in various styles of dance once a month as well as tickets to Les Grands Ballets Canadiens performances at a 40% discount. Our aim is to bring ballet culture to campus!
McGill Students’ Chinese Brush Arts Club (MSCBAC) is a student organization dedicated to promoting the art of Chinese calligraphy and painting. With a mission to preserve and share traditional Chinese culture, the society regularly organizes exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and training sessions, creating a platform that blends artistic appreciation with cultural exchange. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a curious beginner, MSCBAC offers a welcoming space to explore the beauty of brush and ink while experiencing the unique intersection of Eastern and Western cultures.
Chromatones A Cappella is a student-led performance group at McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec. Having formed in 2012, our repertoire has been constantly growing to reflect the unique styles of our members, ranging from R&B to indie rock. Our group consists of singers and beat boxers from all over the world with many different styles and a unifying passion for music. All of our music is self arranged and self taught, without any instrumental accompaniment. You can find us performing at events on the McGill campus, around Montreal, or at our concerts at the end of each semester.
Circle of Fashion is a student-led group dedicated to creating a space for McGill students to creatively express themselves through a shared interest in fashion. The club hosts in-person events such as runways, craft workshops, pop-up shops, and clothing swaps. We also have a blog and a magazine, Pamplemousse, that offers fashion lovers a way to connect with one another through different forms of media. At CoF, we strive to grow the fashion community at McGill and provide a fun space to do so.
Dance Pack is a dynamic Hip-Hop group dedicated to sharing the joy of dance through open classes and performances featuring original choreography. With members from all over the world and diverse dance backgrounds, we create a space that is constantly evolving, blending styles and influences to push creative boundaries. Our mission is to make dance accessible to everyone—whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out. Through our welcoming and affordable open classes, we provide a space where dancers of all levels can explore new styles, connect with others, and grow their passion for movement.
Dsign Lab is an interdisciplinary creative club that hosts arts and crafts workshops and other creative events for the McGill community, bringing together McGill’s creators and artists. We aim to make creative outlets accessible for all students, helping to unlock the artistic potential that’s inside all of us! Join us to connect with your creative side, learn new skills, share ideas, and participate in our unique workshops.
Founded in 1999, Effusion A Cappella began as a small and humble group of musical geniuses who laid a foundation of soul haunting repertoire and mind-numbing good looks for future generations to build upon. 26 years, 3 CDs, and countless roadtrips later, Effusion is still laughing, good-time-ing, and making sweet a cappella. Effusion performs at events, soirees, dinners, festivals, and student functions in and around Montreal, QC. We also take time our from our busy schedules to travel around Canada and the US to collaborate and perform with other a cappella groups, bands, and musicians of all sorts. Music without instruments is our passion and we draw our influences from across the musical spectrum. R&B, soul, gospel, pop, folk, rock, and jazz influences can all be heard in our repertoire. Besides singing, Effusion has been known for many a memorable skit at end-of-semester concerts and for questionable dance skills
We are a French theatre club that organizes weekly improv workshops and a play at the end of each semester. Join us to improve your improvisation and acting skills and to meet people with the same passion as yours! You don’t need to have acted before to come to our workshops, everyone is invited!
Nous sommes un groupe francophone de théâtre de McGill. Nous organisons des ateliers d’improvisation hebdomadaire et des pièces de théâtre toutes les fins de semestres. Rejoignez nous afin d’améliorer votre jeu d’acteur et rencontrer des personnes qui aime autant le théâtre que vous! Vous n’avez pas besoin de savoir d√©j√† jouer, tout les niveaux sont acceptés!
Inertia Modern Dance Collective is founded on the assertion that contemporary dance is a constantly evolving art form. Participating in rehearsals and workshops, members of the company seek to contribute to the expansion of this medium through experimentation with movement and choreographic development. We believe that the creative process is just as important as the final product – our annual holiday and spring dance performances. Ideas, discussion, talented dancers and fundraising are what keep our collective strong!
K-Rave is a club that aims to engage members in K-pop and Korean entertainment culture through events, performances, and more! Our club consists of two sides: the performance team and regular K-Rave events. Our performance team works on covers, performances, workshops, and a year-end showcase every March. We recruit new performers in the Fall semesters and we encourage you to audition! We also have non-performance events that consist of casual hangouts, picnics, game nights, and more. No performance skills required, they are meant for everyone to enjoy!
Les Muses Chorale, McGill’s only soprano/alto choir, was initially established in 2001 as Simply Sweetly. We are comprised of between 30 and 40 voices and boast a wide-ranging repertoire that speaks directly to our audience. Now entering our 25th season, we are delighted to dive into a new repertoire of pieces. In the two decades since its founding, Les Muses has provided a space for young singers to come together, express their love of music, and share it with the rest of the community.
We are McGill’s first multimedia arts club. We are dedicated to forming a diverse community of artists of all skill levels and all disciplines—visual, written, and performance. The MAC, founded by undergrads Brune Bettler and Darren Li in Spring 2022, is committed to filling the artistic gap on campus and providing opportunities for students to explore new arts, meet new people, and connect with the Montreal arts scene. We believe this club has the potential to create a new and unique community—a multimedia artistic community composed of artists and art lovers—within McGill by being an accessible, non-judgmental source of artistic exploration, growth, and expression, multi-perspective, and cross-medium conversation.
The McGill Chinese Orchestra (MCO) is a community of musicians and enthusiasts dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage of Chinese orchestral music. We bring together traditional instruments, modern expressions, and diverse talents to create unforgettable performances.
The McGill Choral Society has been around since 1924! We are a large choir comprised of both community and student members. We don’t have any auditions and welcome everyone to sing with us! We rehearse once a week and perform a Winter and Spring concert each year.
Welcome to MDC, the freshest club on campus for all things design! We’re a group of creative minds who are passionate about bringing design to the forefront of the McGill community. From graphic design to user experience design and everything in between, we’re always exploring new ways to help the McGill community bring their design visions to life. We’re a welcoming bunch, and we welcome students from all majors and backgrounds who want to join the design revolution! If you’re ready to flex your creative muscles and have a blast doing it, McGill Design Consultancy is the place for you!
The McGill DJ Society was established to promote musical talent on campus. Through our network and events, we hope to create an interconnected community that shares their passion for Djing and music production. We welcome people of all experience levels with interests in all kinds of music! If you want to learn about how to DJ or connect with like-minded individuals, then the McGill DJ Society is the place for you!
The McGill Student Street Dancers (MSSD) club strives to foster a positive and inclusive community of street dancers (i.e. bboys, poppers, lockers, waackers etc.) at McGill University, at any skill level. MSSD aims to organize and provide on-campus practice sessions and street dance events, as well as connect its members to the wider Montreal dance scene.
Learn more about the mandate and structure of the McGill Student Street Dancers (MSSD) in their club constitution.
The McGill Students’ Comedy Club is the place for aspiring comedians, writers, and performers of all experience levels. We host weekly workshops where members brainstorm bits, workshop scripts, and hone their performance skills in a supportive, collaborative environment. Every month, we take our best material to the stage with live shows at Gert’s, McGill’s student bar. Whether you’ve already got your own Netflix special, or you just really like quoting John Mulaney, there’s a spot for you in the club. Come have a laugh with us!
As the name implies, the Classical Music Club (CMC) brings together people who share a love for classical music! Whether you’re a lifelong musician or someone who just enjoys listening casually, the CMC has something for everyone. Our main initiative is our end-of-term concerts where our members have the opportunity to perform in chamber groups in Montreal’s most beautiful churches. Our group also hosts socials for our members throughout the term and provides affordable tickets to McGill students and faculty for concerts and events hosted at spaces such as the OSM. Additionally, our club recently started a volunteer program to provide a musical outlet at hospitals, long-term care facilities, and retirement homes. If you’re interested in taking part in any of our initiatives, don’t hesitate to reach out to us; we look forward to meeting you!
McGill Students’ Improv is a welcoming high-energy community that brings together students with a passion for spontaneous comedy and creative expression and goofing around. The club hosts weekly improv workshops open to all skill levels, offering a fun and supportive space to learn the fundamentals of improvisation, sharpen performance skills, and build confidence. In addition to workshops, the club regularly puts on improv shows that showcase the talent and energy of its members, entertaining audiences with unscripted scenes full of quick wit and hilarious surprises. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a curious newcomer, the McGill Improv Club is the perfect place to jump in and say “yes, and!”
The McGill Students’ Visual Arts Society (VAS) is dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic exploration within the McGill community. Through a variety of workshops, tutorials, and events, the society offers students opportunities to learn new techniques, develop their artistic skills, and engage with diverse visual arts mediums. VAS also provides open, welcoming spaces for student artists to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas in a supportive environment. By partnering with local organizations and professionals, the society helps members discover new ways to create and appreciate art while gaining valuable insights from experienced practitioners. Committed to accessibility, equity, and sustainability, VAS ensures its programming remains inclusive and affordable for all students.
McGill Swing Kids (MSK) is a student-organized club that hopes to introduce students to a variety of swing dances, such as Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jazz, and more! Although the majority of our members are students, we welcome dancers of all ages and skill levels. We aim to share our passion for Swing by providing a fun, friendly, and lively approach to swing dancing. We also aim to provide a launchpad to the greater swing community in Montreal. Let us teach you all you need to swing like a jitterbug, join us for outings at the most swinging venues in town, and ask us for tips or school recommendations: that’s what we’re here for!
Founded in 1978, MUPSS is McGill’s principal hub for all things photography. We offer events, services, and resources for students and the Montreal community.
Celebrating the culture of Punjab on McGill Campus, Montreal Di Majesty is McGill’s first and only competitive Bhangra dance team! We hold workshops, performances at events within the Montreal community and attend North American competitions.
Mosaica is one of the oldest dance companies at McGill! We are an egalitarian dance company, and we welcome dancers with training in a variety of backgrounds. All company members have the opportunity to choreograph and perform in dances in our year-end showcase, as well as other performances throughout the school year!
Players’ Theatre is committed to giving students the opportunity to create theatre. Under the guidance of our executive, students have the chance to put on a show in a variety of roles, including but not limited to: directing, stage management, performing, set design, costume design, lighting design, props design and more! We put on already published plays, as well as host the annual McGill Drama Festival, which produces six student-written plays.
RDC is a dance club at McGill! We are a student group of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU), an undergraduate students society at McGill University. RDC offers the opportunity for anyone to learn a variety of dance styles. There are classes a few times a week but no competitions or performances, so if you can’t make it, no stress! Our teachers are all volunteers, meaning that there are no costs except the studio rental, keeping classes affordable. If you are a more experienced dancer, we also hold auditions each semester for our Executive team. Dancers of all styles are always welcome! The Exec team is responsible for choreographing and leading each class, in addition to behind the scenes planning. Outside of the Exec team, the club is open to anyone… no auditions! If you are looking for a recreational club where you can stay fit, make friends and just dance, then RDC is for you!
Do you love latin music and dance or simply want to learn some fiery dance moves? Come join our fun and lively community!
We bring students affordable beginner and intermediate salsa and bachata classes, practice sessions, parties (our Latin Socials) and fabulous outings which introduce our students to the Montreal salsa scene.
Join us and just ?? Dance first. Think later. ??
The School of Music Montreal (SoMM)’s mission is to promote music education equality to underserved youth in Montreal and across Canada. At SoMM McGill, this primarily means providing free music lessons for students at English-speaking Montreal elementary schools that would otherwise have limited access to music education. McGill students can volunteer as teachers, who help a student learn to play their instrument, or with one of our logistics teams, which assist in event planning, fundraising, finances, administration, and other SoMM operations. You do not have to be a formally trained musician to teach, and speaking French is not required. Fall 2022 will be our 15th semester to offer music lessons, and we hope that you can join us!! Feel free to reach out by email or visit our website if you have any questions or want to be a member of the SoMM team.
Symphonic Band is a concert band open to all McGill students who play traditional band instruments, no auditions required! We play medium difficulty band pieces and students are encouraged to set up their own small ensembles. Past repertoire has included everything from World of Warcraft to Wagner. We sharpen our pop culture knowledge with games during break time and have other non-music related activities throughout the year.
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The McGill Savoy Society is a student theatre group specializing in the comic operas of Gilbert & Sullivan, the iconic Victorian dramatist-composer duo. Each winter we put on a spectacular show filled with fun songs, energetic dancing, and witty dialogue. We also produce a spring cabaret that showcases contemporary musical theatre pieces. We place a high priority on the “community” aspect of community theatre, welcoming all kinds of people and organizing great parties so that the cast, crew, and orchestra can truly come together at showtime.
Tonal Ecstasy A Cappella is a fixture of the McGill and Montreal music scene. Founded in 1998 by a group of friends who loved to sing, TX has evolved and grown over the past two decades, and now performs not only at their biannual concerts, but also at various professional and personal events around Montreal. Composed of students in almost every faculty at McGill, Tonal Ecstasy’s members are incredibly talented when they perform individually, however, when they come together to perform as a group, their bond and collective love of music shines through their music. More than just being a joy to listen to, a TX performance is vibrant and energetic, and as much fun to watch. Although TX’s alumni are scattered around the world, they remain committed to and involved with the group. Whether they are creating arrangements for TX to perform, or travelling across the country for TX’s 20th anniversary (where over 40 alumni were present!), the alumni play a major role in helping TX be McGill’s greatest a cappella group.
Formed in 2003 at McGill University, United Groove (UG) brings together students who share a love and passion for dance. Today, UG consists of dancers from many different backgrounds, mastering styles from hip-hop to contemporary to street-jazz, all while fostering a strong sense of artistry, family, and dedication. UG has come to establish a reputation that goes beyond McGill and into the greater Montreal community, performing at athletic events, competitions, fundraisers, and parties.
