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Maine South Orchesis Dance Performance Jan. 17 & 18

The Maine South High School Orchesis Dance Company will present their annual show on Friday January 17 and Saturday January 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Maine South Auditorium. Tickets are $6 and will be sold at the door.

This year’s performance, titled “Chart Toppers,” consists of a variety of dance styles which include, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop

“We really strive to stick to our theme, so this year each choreographer has chosen a piece of music that has been in a top 10 spot of the Billboard charts at some point,” explained Orchesis Company Director Amelia Faulstick. “As always, we give the audience a variety of music from different genres and eras.”

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Orchesis shows are student choreographed, which allows students the opportunity to explore their inner artistry.  This year’s company consists of 18 dancers, all of whom have been rehearsing since the beginning of the school year.

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