VHHS ORCHESIS
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General Information
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An audition-based dance company featuring a variety of dance styles. Members have the opportunity to learn student, faculty, and guest artist choreography to perform in a formally staged concert. Orchesis is open to all grade levels. Auditions are held in February and performances are May 11th and 12th.
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| Joining Procedure |
Audition required. The audition process includes attending a one-day mandatory workshop prior to the audition, where choreographic material will be learned. These workshops will be held on February 22 & 23 from 3:30 - 5:00p in the VHHS auditorium. The audition will be held on February 24. Dancers will perform the material learned at the workshop, as well as an improvisational exercise. Auditionees may attend either day of the workshop, and must be present for the audition on the 24th.
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| Time Commitment |
Approximately 8 - 9 hours a week plus perfomances. March - May.* *Participation in guest artist pieces may require additional rehearsal time.
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| Meets |
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school from 3:30 - 6:30pm
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| Directors |
Director: Ms. Jaffe Assistant Director: Ms. Michelle Bastiani
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Thank you to all who auditioned! We will have our first company meeting on Monday, February 27 at 3:30p in the auditorium. This will be followed by optional work time for anyone wishing to present choreography on Tuesday, February 28.
Orchesis Ensemble 2011 - 2012:


