There are three student run dance groups on grounds. Mahogany is a primarily African American dance group that concentrates on hip hop, jazz and modern dance Virginia Dance Company is a group that focuses on studio type dance. They perform pieces in the areas of modern, ballet, hip hop and jazz. University Dance Club offers both performing and non performing classes in the areas of hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, and ballet. Classes are taught at both introductory and advanced levels.
Student organizations have to battle for times and spaces in which they can practice.
Usually, groups practice in gyms, late at night, with flooring that is, to say the least, non conducive for dance. Performances are also a problem. There are theaters around grounds but they must be booked far in advance and they cost a significant amount of money to rent. When space, lighting and costuming are considered, putting on a professional performance is almost out of the question. Students at the University of Virginia deserve to practice and perform in space and with equipment that matches the prestige of other disciplines at The University.