Orchesis Modern Dance Troupe to Perform April 7, 8 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 20, 2017 Chambersburg, Pa. ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ — Orchesis, the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ 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 ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ 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 ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ — $10 Students with I.D. and children ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ — $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 __________________________________ Founded in 1869, ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ ’s degrees in 34 majors and master ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ ’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. Contact ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Office of Marketing and Communications 1015 Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg, Pa. 17201