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Groove Theory is a competitive collegiate dance crew dedicated to practicing street dance and spreading knowledge of hip hop culture. Come groove with us!

10/09/2026

Wanna add some flow to your rave?? Join Groove Theory and Le Vorris and Vox Circus in the Logan Penthouse (901) Friday 10/16 7-10pm for an evening of electronic music, workshops, lights, and buns ⚡️🌈✨🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

09/30/2026

Come join us for our GT 101 workshop series!! We’re so excited to showcase GT and all that we have to offer✨

09/20/2026

Interested in dance at UChicago? Here’s an intro to Groove Theory!

We can’t wait to get back to dancing with everyone soon!! 🫶✨

05/18/2026

Come join us Tuesday 3/19 for a Hip-Hop Workshop with the incredible !!

Liza is a hip-hop dancer with over 10 years of experience! Originally from Belarus, she began her journey in Eastern Europe and has competed both solo and as part of a crew across the countries of Eastern Europe.
After moving to the United States five years ago, Liza continued to stay active in the international and Chicago battle community. In recent years, she has traveled to Europe and Asia, as well as across the U.S. to train, learn, and compete. She has also been invited to judge events in Chicago, taught hip-hop freestyle classes throughout the city, and recently organized her own hip-hop freestyle event in Chicago. With a strong foundation in hip-hop and house, along with an international perspective on freestyle culture, Liza brings both her unique experience to the dance floor!

📍 Bartlett Arts Rehearsal Space - 5640 S University Ave, Chicago

05/16/2026

FTA 2025’s winner .frey ‘s final round of the final had the room shaking 🔥🔥 This year he’ll be bringing the same heat, now as FTA 2026’s DJ 👀

ONE (1!!!) DAY UNTIL FTA‼️‼️

Battle registration link in bio!

05/13/2026

RAH - one of this year’s judges - tearing up last year’s FTA 🔥🔥

FTA 2026 IN 4 DAYS!!!

Battle registration link in bio🔗

05/10/2026

Zhané bringing ENERGY at last year’s FTA. This year, expect her to bring the same energy, but this time as host 👀✨

SEE YALL IN ONE (1) WEEK FOR FTA 🫵❤️‍🔥

Registration link in bio!

05/01/2026

We are so excited to announce our next judge for From the Ashes 2026: the amazing !!!

Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Jalyn Willis is a Chicago-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer, driven and inspired by freestyle from an early age, shaping her appreciation for the art of dance. She began on two Indiana dance teams before expanding her training in Chicago. A three-time Monsters of Hip Hop Show nominee and finalist at the Kinship Battle presented by CLRMND. Jalyn has taught recently in New York, at Reveal Chicago: The Community Link, and currently holds a teaching slot at Rhythmhood Snipes Studio. Forever a student, she’s committed to growing through freestyle, choreography, foundations, and performance.

04/25/2026

We are so excited to announce From the Ashes 2026’s MC: the lovely !!

Zhané has danced under various professional hiphop companies in Chicago such as CODA, Puzzle League Dance Company, and Team Go. She is the founder and director of kpop dance team MINT crew. She currently trains in waacking, hiphop, krump, vogue, and popping and teaches Waacking at RhythmhoodxSNIPES Studio and is the cofounder of Waackattacksessionchi! She has recently started her MC hosting journey and is excited to be your MC for From the Ashes!

04/22/2026

We are so excited to announce From the Ashes 2026’s DJ: the incredible .frey !

Brien Parish, also known to many as B. Parish or simply “BP”, is a Dallas born dancer, educator, community organizer currently residing in Chicago, IL.

Brien emerged in dance as member of award-winning team, The Neighborhood, later becoming its co-director and bloomed as a respected choreographer. Since moving to Chicago in 2020, Brien has deepened his commitment to his roots and artistry as a hip hop practitioner, under the mentorship of Lam Sedechu and as a member of Rhythm Kidz. He now leads his own project, godfrey., and serves as a Studio, Program & Communications manager for Rhythmhood & RhythmhoodXSNIPES Studio.

The man also known by the moniker, DJ B-GRAM P, is a budding music selector building his reputation as a DJ in both the nightlife and dance battle scenes in Chicago. With battle events like Windy City Throwdown and nightlife events like Open World (Hosted by HIMA-JI) under his belt, you can be sure when he’s on the decks, you’re in for a sonically riveting experience!

Additionally, he placed 1st & 2nd respectively in the 2025 & 2024 From The Ashes battles!

Address

5801 S Ellis Avenue, University Of
Chicago, IL
60637

Website

http://www.instagram.com/uchicagogroovetheory

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