Elmira College - Iris Yearbook (Elmira, NY)

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ORCHESIS Visualized emotion, meaningful gestures, ae- eentuated movements, tnmult or repose-gall are molded into the sensuous, mobile beauty which is the aesthetic appeal of the dance. Orehesis, striv- ing to give to the rollege and the community a deeper appreciation and understanding of the danee form, has dedicated its efforts to the study and performance of creative danee. Members of Orehesis roneentrated upon improvisation, indi- vidually and in groups, and the integration of original themes into total dance patterns. Public demonstrationsillustrate the study of movement, the principle of interpretive dance. Tuough these demonstrations are designed to clarify the theory of movement, never is that purpose allowed to obscure dramatic motivation.

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Le Ccrele Francais allows au opportunity lor the informal discussion that makes a language live. Transplalrted from the class- room to the salon-like lounge or to the Cowle Bin annex, speaking in a Parisian tongue be- comes social conversation over a hand of French Bridge or inthe critical appreciation of SillllllS2l6Il,S Samson and Delilah. Cafe and gateau on occasion add to an authentic old- world atmosphere. When planned in a French manner, a traditional spring picnic takes on an unusual flavor. CERCLE FRA CAI