RSO - Altitude

Mission Statement:

The goal of UMass ALTITUDE, formerly UMass Hip-Hop Culture Organization, is to spread the positive aspects of dance. We strive to be an inclusive community whose focus has grown to explore varying genres of dance within the Five College and Greater Boston area.

What We Do:

As an organization we value self-expression, creativity, and a sense of community. We strongly believe in every individual having the capability to dance if they are willing to learn. We hold dance workshops choreographed by student and guest choreographers from the Boston Area. In addition, we offer open practices at the UMass Rec Center for students to explore diverse dance styles. We also provide a space at the Integrative Learning Center to teach students about breaking. We want to give students the opportunity to connect with others in the dance community. 

In addition to holding workshops and events, Altitude proudly produces the performance team, 5:Dirty Crew. 5:Dirty Crew is an audition-based group that holds weekly practices for their members. Throughout the year, 5:Dirty Crew performs at events within UMass Amherst, the 5-College Area, and the Greater Boston area. The crew has grown exponentially in the past couple of years and continues to recruit dancers of all backgrounds and experiences, giving their members a platform to grow together as dancers and individuals. Auditions for the performance team are held at the beginning of each semester.