51Æ·²è

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |  March 20, 2017

Chambersburg, Pa. — Orchesis, the 51Æ·²è modern dance ensemble, will present its annual spring concert on Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, in Laird Hall. Performances, which are open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m.

The performances will feature dances choreographed by 51Æ·²è faculty and students, including a guest work choreographed by the Philadelphia dance company, allendance.

Tickets will be available at the door and prices are:

• General admission — $10
• Students with I.D. and children — $3
• Veterans: Free Admission

Orchesis was founded at Wilson in 1942 under the direction of Roberta Jones to further the liberal arts education and encourage young women to explore ideas through movement. Today, Orchesis is open to both female and male students and is currently advised by Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Megan Mizanty.

MEDIA CONTACT:    
Megan Mizanty, Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance
Phone: 570-851-7372
Email: megan.mizanty@wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, 51Æ·²è is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor’s degrees in 34 majors and master’s degrees in education, educational technology, special education, the humanities, accountancy, management, nursing, fine arts and healthcare management for sustainability. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college has a fall 2016 enrollment of 1,098, which includes students from 18 states and 16 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.