AIUB PERFORMING ARTS CLUB (APAC)
Objective:
Established in 1998, the AIUB Performing Arts Club (APAC) aims to provide students with a platform to channel their creativity through music and dance. APAC promotes our cultural heritage through traditional Bengali songs and dance forms, while expanding their exposure through experiencing and experimenting with a diverse set of foreign genres, encouraging young talents to pursue their dreams in performing arts.
Activities:
APAC organizes and participates in all the cultural events of the university, arranging musical and dance performances in programs of their own initiatives as well as those of other student organizations, academic departments, and the university as a whole. The club also conduct workshops with established artists of the industry, along with festival celebrations like the Bengali New Year and even tribute events on the occasion of the Independence Day. The club encompasses a talented pool of singers, dancers, musicians, designers, reciters, and capable organizers with a history of achievements on and off the stage. APAC participates in external musical competitions while organizing their own flagship events, collaborating with numerous organizations, in order to encourage young musicians and dancers to develop their skills and uphold the music-rich culture in the global landscape.
Membership:
Membership of APAC is open to students from all 4 Faculties of the university, who are interested in music and dance. Recruitments are conducted during the semesters, through which applicants are evaluated, interviewed, and selected to join the club. Currently, there are 132 proactive members working at APAC.
Leadership:
APAC operates under the supervision of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), following the general structure for the Executive Committee (EC). OSA provides overall guidance and constant support to the EC for implementing the various events of the club.
Future Outlook:
In the coming years, the APAC plans to expand its offerings to include more hands-on and constructive workshops with upcoming artists and industry icons, as well as engage in more community outreach events and inter-club collaborations. The club also plans to enhance and expand their flagship events of the workshop series and musical competition, in addition to ensuring university-wide productions every semester.
