Training

Orchesis rehearsal

Wilson College's Orchesis students rehearse, three rows are seated on the floor, with their arms extended to their left, 1954.

Dancing on the lawn

Four unidentified women dance in pairs on Wilson College's campus in the 1950's.

Orchesis performance

A 1961-1962 dance performance of Wilson College's Orchesis dance troupe, including nine dancers in different poses.

Barre work, group

Orchesis members practice their barre work, ca.1961-1962.

Quartet dance

A group of four rehearse, ca.1973-1974.

Stretching

Wilson College student stretches before a dress rehearsal, ca.1973-1974.

Convocation performance

Wilson College students, Jane Graham, Carol Nelson, Mish Karrasik, and Lucy Norman, rehearse for a performance at Convocation, 1963.

Dance instruction

Three Wilson College students receive dance instruction, 1970.

Reach

Orchesis trains for an upcoming performance, ca.2000.

Barre work

Orchesis members practice their barre work, ca.1980.

Practice

Wilson College student and Orchesis member, Mary B. Walters, trains for a 1963 dance recital.

Student and teacher

Frances Bowden instructs Wilson College student and Orchesis member, Peggy Ordaine, 1964.

Group performance with drum.

A 1950s practice session for Wilson College's Orchesis, including nine dancers in different poses and a student playing a drum.

Training