The Dance Program at Wheeling High School meets the physical education requirement and is open to all interested male and female students from freshman through senior year. Since 1995 there have been over 50 male Orchesis members and 135 additional young men have taken part in the dance classes.  The course consists of cardiovascular fitness days, improvisation, dance conditioning, choreography, and technical skill development.  All students begin with Dance 1 (855) and may register for Dance 2 (856) the following year upon successful completion of the Dance 1 class.  It is beneficial to participate in dance classes prior to auditioning for the Orchesis program.  Dance 3 (864) is available for students who have successfully passed Dance 1 and Dance 2 at Wheeling.  Students are involved in more of a leadership capacity and complete additional rehearsal assignments.

 

 

Wheeling High School Orchesis (857 Sophomores-Senior by audition only) has a solid reputation for community involvement, creativity, guest artist, choreographic and performance opportunities. Members are selected in a professionally judicated audition the spring prior to their sophomore, junior, or senior year.  All members must reaudition each year. Dancers are chosen for their creativity, potential, skill, and ability.