CWU Orchesis Raises Curtain On Annual Spring Dance Event

May 22, 2008

ELLENSBURG, Wash. - Central Washington University's Orchesis Dance Company will once again take the stage and display their unique dance styles at the annual Spring Dance Concert May 29, 30 and 31 at 7 p.m. in McConnell Auditorium.

This year's show combines many different styles of dance including modern, tap and ballet. Showcased in this year's performance will be 14 different dances created by nine different choreographers.

Some of the highlights include a modern solo choreographed and performed by Hannah Crowley to an original composition by her brother, William. In addition, seniors, Golda Lund and Lisa Soranaka will perform a fast paced tap duet. This year's performance will also include a spicy tango choreographed by Orchesis Director Therese Young, and a modern piece entitled Plutonium choreographed by senior Jessica Poulsen.

Doors open each night at 6:30 p.m. and the performances begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and are $8 for general admission and $5 for students.

If you would like more information about the Orchesis performance, please contact Therese Young at 509-963-1937 or at youngth@cwu.edu. For persons of disability to make arrangements for accommodations (for the hearing impaired), call TDD 509-963-2143.

Contact: Therese Young, CWU Orchesis Director, youngth@cwu.edu or 509-963-1937
Teri Olin, CWU Public Relations & Marketing, olint@cwu.edu, 509-963-1416

Central Washington University is a master's degree-granting institution with approximately 10,000 students and 1,500 faculty and staff. More than 160 undergraduate and master's degrees are offered. Founded in 1891, the Ellensburg campus is located in the heart of Washington State, nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River. Since 1975, CWU has served the needs of place bound students at six university centers throughout the state. CWU is an AA/EEO Title IX Institution.