ORCHESIS

Orchesis is the performing dance group at Montevallo.  It has a long history and has been on the campus since the 1920’s.  Students who are interested in performing and choreography are encouraged to register.  Orchesis is a one-hour credit activity course offered by the Kinesiology Programs. The class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m.  Extra time is required for performance dates.  Some dance experience is required.  The main requirement is a love of performing!  Kim Deale is the instructor for the class.

 

 Watch our mid-term video projects!:  the Orchesis students choreographed and performed their Spring 2009 mid-term assignments.  Video clips of the performances are below.

 

                   

• Jazz - performed by Emili Blanton, music by Michael Bublé (15 MB)

• Clogging - performed by Elishua Hollis (13 MB)

• Pas de Deux - performed by Anna Rubens and Carey Youngbeck, music by Yann Tierson (20 MB)

• Contemporary performed by Anna Rubens, music by Poe (16 MB)

Below are some examples of past Orchesis performances.

"Displaced" from the Fall 2006 Performance

                         

 

                                  

 

Christopher Johnson and Bethany Garver in "Winter" from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" - Fall 2006 Performance