Dance

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Upcoming Events

Announcing our second round of auditions for the 2026/2027 academic year! We are looking for strong, skilled, performers from a broad range of backgrounds to participate in our University Dance Company. Auditions will be held in Nicholson Pavilion 124 at 3PM. Directors will be making decisions immediately following auditions. If you are accepted into the company you will be required to stay for an all company meeting from ~4-5:50PM.
📸Photo by Dance Faculty McKenzie Baird of recent grad Rhodes Van Houten from our Spring 2026 performance.

 dancer in maroon crop tank and skirt, sitting on floor with one leg extended behind them, arching back

 

Past Events:

Annual Spring Performance in the Milo Smith Tower Theater:

Come see the Orchesis Dance Company perform a variety of works by Students, Faculty, and Guest Artists. This year we are excited to present works by PNW Artists Jimmy Shields and Emily Branch.

  • April 23-25 at 7:30 PM
  • April 25, at 2:00 PM

 

 

High School Dance Day November 15, 2025.

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Questions? Contact Us

Gabrielle McNeillie

400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7572

Dance Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor