Welcome!!!!

IU Essence was founded in 1995 by Taprena Augustine. It was the first and only African American hip-hop dance group on the Indiana University campus. It was created to give women who have never had dance training, a chance to express themselves through hip hop dance. Today, Essence strives to keep the traditions in which it was founded alive.

We hope that you enjoy visiting our site!

** Announcements **
IU Essence would like to thank Arbara and wish her luck with grad school in Indianapolis!

**Essence give Hip Hop Lessons** Come get 1 on 1 training from IU Essence members and learn the lastest dance moves and Essence routines. $10 an hour. Mondays @ 8pm HPER Court 6. Contact Arbara Rogers arlroger@indiana.edu to schedule a class, make other arrangements or other information.

**IU Essence would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their donations and sponsorships**
Open Range RV; Schneider Clinic; Marsha and Matt Eppers; Marsha Hansen; Luccheses Itailian Restaurant; Nicks Bar; Uzoma Oluka; Johnathan Davenport; Steven and Barbara Morgan; Penny Means; Dean Richard McKaig; Gamma Phi Omega; Gamma Phi Beta; The Metz Grant; Youth In Action- Shawn & Donna Ford; Broad Ripple Tavern; LOR-EL Vision Photography- Rhonda L. Powell; Faithful Friends Home Healthcare -Julie Johnson

Check us out in the IDS! "The women from IU Essence battle the men from Indiana State University Expressions Model Troop during the 24th Annual Phi Beta Sigma Statewide Stepdown Competition Saturday evening at the IU Auditorium." :"Essence, BSU take top honors at Yell Like Hell" :"The 'Essence' of dance team marks 10th birthday this year"

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Please send comments to arlroger@indiana.edu