The Orchesis Dance Company is the resident dance company of Grambling State University. This group of dancers consist of the Visual and Performing Arts Dance Concentration Majors, Dance Minors, and any GSU student who desires to train and perform at a collegiate level. All VAPA Dance Concentration majors and minors are required to audition and participate in the Orchesis Dance Company as a degree requirements. Additionally we welcome all GSU male and female undergraduate and graduate students interested in training and performing at a collegiate level to audition for the Orchesis Dance Company 2022-2023 season.
All auditionees are accepted into the company, and so the purpose of the audition is not acceptance but placement. Upon review of the audition materials each dancer is placed in one of three categories: Gold, Black, and Red
Gold/Orchesis- this dancer displays strong technical skills and is considered performance ready. Dancer must attend all company classes, all rehearsals, and all company performance auditions.
Black/Apprentice- This dancer displays moderate technical skills and is almost performance ready. Dancer must attend all company classes, all company rehearsals, and all company performance auditions.
Red/Trainee- This dancer’s technical skills need more attention. Dancer must attend all company classes, but must be invited to attend company rehearsals and performance auditions.
** Depending on their progress, Black/Apprentices and Red/Trainees may move up a level(s). **