Bradley’s official dance team, Orchesis, held its fall sneak preview show Nov. 21 in the Markin Recreation Center.
The show’s first dance, “Back in Black,” had the dancers wearing leather pants, combat boots and tank tops.
The dance followed the pirouette and repeated arabesque style Orchesis groups are known for.
“I thought [the preview] went pretty well,” sophomore Orchesis publicist Danielle Rivard said. “There is definitely stuff I want to work on though.”
As the dancers took a break to change and catch their breaths, the salsa club went on stage with a group routine consisting of hip-swaying and coordinated footwork.
Senior English major Christian Lyon, who was also the emcee, performed a song called “Us” on acoustic guitar as he sang to the audience.
Sophomore psychology major Emily Walsh said she thought the dances were nice.
“The different moods of the dances are interesting,” she said. “And I like that the dances are choreographed by different girls on the team.”
The group’s third dance told the story of a girl being forced to conform to what society wanted her to be. Rivard took the lead as she grand-jeté around the stage. The dancers wore sundresses and statement necklaces, as they tried to force Rivard to do the same.
The crowd, comprised of parents and a few students, applauded and cheered as the group went back stage to change.
Orchesis performed four dances consisting of hip-hop and lyrical pieces. The show acted as a preview for the April concert which, according to Rivard, will feature the same dances — as well as new smaller group numbers and a larger variety of style.
However, Rivard said they have some more work to do before then.
“We need to improve working overall together, and we will have more time to work on the dances next year,” Rivard said. “Hopefully, a bigger crowd will come next time. “
