Performing Arts

Ballet Society

Ballet Society

Welcome to the University of Southampton Ballet Society! We have something for everyone, providing relaxed and fun weekly ballet classes at 3 levels: Beginners/Improvers, Intermediate, Advanced as well as a Pointe class.

Performing Arts Dance
Ballroom and Latin Dance Society

Ballroom and Latin Dance Society

We are Southampton University's Ballroom and Latin Dance Society. We encourage and teach dance at both a social and competitive level.

Performing Arts Dance
Bhangra Society

Bhangra Society

Southampton Bhangra Society is a community created to spread the art of Bhangra throughout our University.

Performing Arts Dance
Bollywood Dance Society

Bollywood Dance Society

The Bollywood Dance Society is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the dynamic art form of Bollywood dance within the university community.

Performing Arts
Brass Band

Brass Band

We are a friendly, non auditioned group of brass players who gather once a week to rehearse for concerts and annual events including the University Brass Band Championships (aptly named UniBrass).

Performing Arts Music
Chamber Choir

Chamber Choir

Southampton University Chamber Choir is an award-winning group composed of 20-25 auditioned singers from the university, ranging in age, background and degrees.

Performing Arts
Circus Society

Circus Society

At circus society we're all about meeting people, getting involved and having fun.

Performing Arts Theatrical
Comedy Society

Comedy Society

The University of Southampton Comedy Society aims to provide a wide range of comedy entertainment to appreciative audiences.

Performing Arts Theatrical
Concert Band

Concert Band

SUCB is an entirely non-auditioned wind band, welcoming musicians of all standards and abilities.

Performing Arts Music
Contemporary Dance Society

Contemporary Dance Society

Welcome to Contemp! Who are we? We are a collective of dancers who take-over a studio in the SUSU building Monday nights to explore a fairly new and diverse style of dance, borrowing from elements of ballet, jazz and various other modern movements.

Performing Arts Dance
Folk Music Society

Folk Music Society

For folk musicians, dancers, and anyone else interested; we run a variety of events for both the society and the general (primarily student) public.

Performing Arts Music
Gaana Society

Gaana Society

Gaana is a fun and energetic dance form originating from Tamil culture. We hold weekly sessions where anyone can join, whether they've been dancing for years or have never even heard of Gaana before.

Performing Arts Dance
Gospel Choir

Gospel Choir

The Southampton University Gospel Choir is a vibrant, Christ-centred community of students united by a shared love for worship and gospel music.

Performing Arts Music
Irish Dance Society

Irish Dance Society

The society provides the opportunity to learn or practice Irish Dancing and offers classes covering group ceili, soft shoe, and hard shoe for all abilities.

Performing Arts Dance
Jazz Band

Jazz Band

A welcoming non-auditioned big band which plays a variety of Jazz, Funk, Swing and Blues music.

Performing Arts Music
Jazz Dance

Jazz Dance

Jazz Dance at the University of Southampton is an expanding and diverse society which provides fun and challenging classes, aimed at 3 different abilities: beginner, intermediate and advanced.

Performing Arts Dance
Jazz Orchestra

Jazz Orchestra

SUJO is Southampton University's auditioned big band! We are a Jazz group made up of 21 talented musicians who perform regular gigs across campus and around Southampton.

Performing Arts Music
Jazzmanix

Jazzmanix

Jazzmanix is a non-auditioned Pop and Gospel choir and band, aiming to provide an opportunity for everyone to sing, play and groove, irrespective of their musical ability and position within the university.

Performing Arts Music
K-Pop Society

K-Pop Society

Established in 2020, Soton K-Pop Society at the University of Southampton elevates student life through K-pop dance classes and events.

Performing Arts Dance
Kathak Bharatanatyam Dance Society

Kathak Bharatanatyam Dance Society

SKBD is a dance society that celebrates Indian classical dance through a fusion of Kathak and Bharatanatyam.

Performing Arts Dance
Light Opera Society

Light Opera Society

We are the Light Opera Society and have a long, established history, having performed light operas and operettas since 1972.

Performing Arts Theatrical
Live Music Society

Live Music Society

LiveSoc provides a platform for musicians and music lovers to enjoy performing and watching live music in and around Southampton.

Performing Arts Music
Melodics

Melodics

Melodics, Southampton's a cappella vocal group, is non-audition and open to anyone regardless of previous singing experience, meeting every Thursday between 6 and 8pm.

Performing Arts Music
Persian Dance Society

Persian Dance Society

The Persian Dance Society has been created to enable everyone to experience Persian culture through learning about the various styles of Persian dance, from traditional to Sama, Azari, Kordi, bandari, Lori, etc.

Performing Arts Dance
Philharmonic Choir

Philharmonic Choir

SUPhil is a welcoming, inclusive choir; making up the student section of the Southampton Philharmonic Choir.

Performing Arts Music
Piano Society

Piano Society

We are a friendly society for all people interested in listening to or performing piano of any genre, at any level.

Performing Arts Music
Salsa Society

Salsa Society

¡HOLA SALSEROS! Welcome to the Southampton University Salsa Society, where we dance to the fiery rhythm of Latin music! We offer weekly Cuban Salsa and Bachata lessons, taught by our internationally renowned teachers! Whether you want to perform on stage or learn how to social dance at the bar, we'll help you look and feel your best on the dancefloor.

Performing Arts Dance
Showstoppers

Showstoppers

Showstoppers is the University of Southampton’s Musical Theatre Society. We welcome anyone with an interest in performing, directing, musical directing, choreographing or producing.

Performing Arts Theatrical
Sinfonietta

Sinfonietta

Southampton University Sinfonietta (Sinf) is a high–quality chamber orchestra, comprising of many of the top student instrumentalists at the University.

Performing Arts Music
Southampton Swing Dancers

Southampton Swing Dancers

We are a new society for lindy hop at the University of Southampton. Lindy hop is a fun and stylish partner dance with great swing music.

Performing Arts Dance
Stage Technicians' Society

Stage Technicians' Society

StageSoc is the Stage Technicians' Society - covering all aspects of backstage craft and technical theatre: lighting, sound, set building and stage management for all of Performing Arts.

Performing Arts
Street Dance Society

Street Dance Society

The Street Dance Society at the University of Southampton runs weekly classes across varying levels and styles.

Performing Arts Dance
SUSingers

SUSingers

SUSingers is a fun non-auditioned choir, welcoming singers of all abilities and experience! We sing a wide variety of music genres, including musical theatre, pop, jazz and traditional choral arrangements.

Performing Arts Music
SUStrings (String Orchestra)

SUStrings (String Orchestra)

SUStrings is a friendly and active string orchestra which was founded to provide string musicians the opportunity to play and explore the extensive and varied repertoire for string orchestra.

Performing Arts Music
Symphonic Wind Orchestra

Symphonic Wind Orchestra

SUSWO is the only auditioned wind orchestra at the University of Southampton and is open to all woodwind, brass, and percussion players.

Performing Arts
Symphony Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra

SUSO is widely recognised as one of the leading student orchestras in the UK. We take on some of the most famous pieces in the professional repertoire, while also being one of the most fun and sociable societies on campus!

Performing Arts Music
Tap Dance

Tap Dance

Welcome to the wonderful world of tap dancing! Tap dance society offers three classes every Wednesday, for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

Performing Arts
Theatre Group

Theatre Group

A society to improve theatrical skills through workshops; original writing; producing; directing; and acting.

Performing Arts Theatrical