Why Not Us (2021)
Why Not Us
2021
Explore what it means to be an athlete, student and coach at an HBCU.
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As the new director of the Orchesis Dance Company, J'aime Griffith looks to continue her predecessor's legacy of excellence. First on the agenda, choosing a captain.
The Orchesis have their first auditions for a pep rally performance at Grambling. Essence contemplates her future with the dance company.
It's the first game of the season, and nerves impact the Orchesis during auditions. J'aime overextends herself as she juggles her responsibilities.
J'aime brings in an Orchesis alum to inject some energy into the team. Gaja hopes to perform in her hometown, but it doesn't go as planned.
For the first home game, J'aime hopes to wow the crowd by adding challenging elements to the Orchesis' performance. Ebony gets an opportunity to choreograph a future routine for the Orchesis.
During a week jam packed with three performances, some veteran dancers struggle with time management, and suffer the consequences. J'aime depends on an inexperienced group to take the field.
Explore what it means to be an athlete, student and coach at an HBCU.
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