Casey Fenton ’11

The years I danced in Orchesis were some of the best, most stressful Novembers of my life. I served as a choreographer for three years, was on the board for two years, and was also the 2010 president. Back then, Orchesis and its legacy were larger than life. It was the main event of the first semester. From auditions in September through opening night in November, the buildup and camaraderie were unmatched. Looking back, our shows and the talent within them were quite impressive for being an entirely student-run organization at a school with only a dance minor. More than anything, Orchesis helped me become more versatile as a dancer and refined my leadership skills. From hip hop to lyrical, to ballroom, to tap (in straight jackets!), we did it all. After graduation, I went on to become a professional dancer for a decade in NYC and Vegas and was also the dance captain for Norwegian Cruise Lines; I like to think that Orchesis had a small part in that. To the hundreds of dancers I ever shared a stage with over my four years in Orchesis, I see you, love you, and hope you are absolutely killing it in life, just like you did on stage. Xoxo!