This Thursday, March 27, Kaos Kids, Brandeis’s premier hip-hop dance crew hosted Brandeis’s yearly dance showcase: “Organized Kaos.” This event featured dance teams from Brandeis, such as Adagio and HWAA, plus teams from universities across the greater Boston area, including Lasell, MIT and Northeastern. The energy was electric as dancers performed tap, contemporary and hip-hop routines for a cheering audience. This lively performance demonstrated how dance creates community in many different ways. Pictures of the Kaos dancers were hung up outside the venue, allowing friends and fans to write messages of love and encouragement. Videos and speeches allowed the Kaos group members to congratulate their graduating seniors and honor the friendships built during rehearsals. Throughout the night, each group supported the next with lots of applause and compliments called out to the dancers on stage. Each performance was full of life, making it clear to the audience just how much hard work went into each dance. One of my favorite acts was from HWAA, Brandeis’s East Asian pop dance crew. Performing to “Midas Touch” by the K-pop group Kiss of Life, the members of HWAA exuded confidence and coordination. Another favorite of mine was Lasell University’s Pulse, who showed off their fast footwork to a medley of pop, R&B, and rap favorites. Thanks to Kaos for hosting such a fun, chaotic night!