MC Dance Ensemble holds audition
The MC Dance Ensemble held auditions for the upcoming 2017-18 academic year on May 4 in the Flex Theater of the Clayton Center for the Arts. The audition was specifically for returning students who will also attend the ensemble’s summer camp that is going to be held from August 21-24. The new Dance Ensemble leadership team consisting of captain Jessica Rhea’19 and officers Bailey Decker ’19 and Alyssa Miller ’20 conducted the audition. They are also planning a second audition for upcoming freshmen in September. “Summer Dance Camp is going to be really exciting,” Miller said. “All dancers will get to learn basic and professional techniques.” It should be noted that new members were chosen according to their interaction with the team and their ability to pick up the dance in the audition. The following students passed the audition:...
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