FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  |  Oct. 27, 2016

Chambersburg, Pa. — The Wilson College modern dance ensemble, Orchesis, will present its annual fall performance on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, in Wilson's Appenzellar-Buchanan Dance Studio in Davison Hall. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session.

The performance of “Dancers on the Edge” will include an array of duets, solos, trios and group dances choreographed by Wilson College faculty and students. Among the works making premieres are an interdisciplinary duet that explores color and emotion; a 14-person ensemble celebrating feminine beauty in stillness; and a fun-loving trio of ballerinas-turned-Shania Twain dancers.

The performances are open to the public. Tickets will be available at the door; however, seating is limited so reservations are encouraged. To reserve seats, contact Wilson Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Megan Mizanty at megan.mizanty@wilson.edu.

Ticket prices are:          

• General admission — $10

• Students with I.D. and children under 12 — $3

• Veterans — Free

  Orchesis was founded at Wilson in 1942 under the direction of Roberta Jones to further the liberal arts education and encourage young women to explore ideas through movement. The ensemble was led by Paula Kellinger, Wilson professor emerita of dance, from 1986 to 2015, and is now advised by Mizanty, a professional dancer and choreographer who has been performing on the East Coast for the past five years. 

  For more information about Orchesis, visit www.wilson.edu/orchesis.

  MEDIA CONTACT:       
  Megan Mizanty, Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance
  Phone: 570-851-7372
  Email: megan.mizanty@wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor’s degrees in 34 majors and master’s degrees in education, the humanities, accountancy, management, nursing, fine arts and healthcare management for sustainability. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college has a fall 2016 enrollment of 1,098, which includes students from 18 states and 16 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.