Orchesis Auditions
Through this audition, prospective Orchesis members will be asked to demonstrate their current command of technique and their performance ability through three short movement phrases and one long phrase. You will also be asked to perform a short example (1-2 minutes is fine) of your own choreography or other choreography which shows your performing abilities to best advantage. Sound equipment will be available to play iPods and CDs, or you may perform in silence if you prefer. Please be aware that the studio has a wood floor and the use of rosin is not permitted.
2023-24 AUDITIONS
Thank you to all who auditioned for the 2023-24 Company. Congratulations to all the new members! If you were not invited to join Orchesis this year, we hope you will continue to seek out other performing opportunities in the Dance Program and audition again next year.
Please stay tuned for audition information for the 2024-25 Company!
Audition Process
Auditions always take place the Thursday after Fall classes begin. There is a mandatory audition workshop the first Wednesday of Fall classes, as well. Orchesis officers lead the practice session and the audition, and are available to answer questions during the practice session. Faculty directors and returning members of Orchesis will be present for the final audition on Thursday.
If you are not invited to join Orchesis, we hope you will continue to seek out other performing opportunities in the Dance Program. There is often a need for dancers in Group Choreography projects (Fall) and Dance Minors Concert projects (Spring). We also encourage you to meet with a faculty member to receive feedback about your audition and advice about preparing for future Orchesis auditions.
If you are invited to join Orchesis, you will receive permission to register for Performance Ensemble (Danc 321) which you must do before the end of add/drop. Please note: You will be expected to enroll in a modern technique class concurrently with Performance Ensemble.
For more information please contact:
Joan Gavaler [[sgava]]
Leah Glenn [[lfglen]]
Denise Wade [[dydamo]]
