GPS Has "Originals" On Stage

Monday, September 17, 2012
Members of GPS' Terpsichord.
Members of GPS' Terpsichord.

The last two weeks of September are featuring choreography and dance as Terpsichord’s “Originals” are presented in the GPS Frierson Theatre. 

Twenty-three members of the contemporary dance company, who train in ballet, modern, and improvisation, will be on stage Tuesday and Monday, Sept. 24, to showcase their creativity and talent. Four dancers presented their works on Monday, Sept. 17.  

While this is the second or third time for some dancers to participate in the annual performance, it is the first experience for the newest dancers, pictured, who were chosen as members last spring.

Members of the company directed by Cathie Kasch and assisted by Laurel Zahrobsky are Jane Jestus, president; Rachel Durham, vice president; seniors Carly Crowder, Betsy Henson, May-May Hitchings, Jan Johnston, Mclean Miller, Rebecca Rose, and Olivia Townsend; juniors Emma Berry, Lexie Brzezienski, Kristen Carter, Margaret Clark, Mary Chandler Gwin, Rachel Hadden, Shannon Han, Danielle Richardson, Leah Russell, and Bonnie St.

Charles; sophomores Sarah Green, Nia Sanders, Mary Lillian Tessman, and Meg Winchester. 

Terpsichord also presents a Thanksgiving program and a Spring Concert.

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