{"id":59714,"date":"2023-09-27T20:17:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T00:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=59714"},"modified":"2023-09-27T20:17:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T00:17:33","slug":"why-not-us-grambling-dance-to-debut-october-4-exclusively-on-espn-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/27\/why-not-us-grambling-dance-to-debut-october-4-exclusively-on-espn-video\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Why Not Us: Grambling Dance&#8221; to Debut October 4 Exclusively on ESPN+ [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Why Not Us: Grambling Dance<\/strong><\/em>, the fifth season of the acclaimed <em>Why Not Us<\/em> series from Andscape and executive produced by NBA All-Star and entrepreneur Chris Paul, premieres Wednesday, October 4, exclusively on ESPN+. The new, eight-episode ESPN+ Original will take fans beyond the performances of one of the most well-respected HBCU dance lines in the country &#8211; the Orchesis Dance Company at Grambling State University.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fRcIoiVci8g?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Marching band performances at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are unparalleled &#8211; the thunderous beats and syncopated steps of the band invigorating the crowd, and the choreography of the dance line bringing each song to life. Each element creates an experience that is unique to HBCU culture. This season will follow former captain J&#8217;aime Griffith as she takes over the program from a legendary director of 38 years, while also re-establishing the work ethic needed from every dancer to uphold the elite status of the Orchesis Dance Company (ODC) at Grambling State University. Step into the practices, classrooms, and communities of this treasured sisterhood and explore what it takes to epitomize the Orchesis.<\/p><div id=\"morty-3422877835\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Marching Band performances are a fundamental element of life at HBCUs as the center of culture shaping the HBCU experience,&#8221; said Paul. &#8220;Dancers bring the HBCU culture to life and demonstrate school pride through unity and showmanship. 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The series spotlights the importance of these remarkable schools and how they have done more with less.<\/p>\n<p>The debut schedule for this season is as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Episode 1: Everybody is Somebody<\/p><div id=\"morty-1158428482\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the new director of the Orchesis Dance Company, J&#8217;aime Griffith looks to continue her predecessor&#8217;s legacy of excellence. First on the agenda, choosing a captain.<\/p>\n<p>Debuts Wednesday, October 4<\/p>\n<p>Episode 2: Earning Your Spot<\/p>\n<p>The Orchesis have their first auditions for a pep rally performance at Grambling. Essence contemplates her future with the dance company.<\/p>\n<p>Debuts Wednesday, October 11<\/p>\n<p>Episode 3: A Clean Five<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the first game of the season, and nerves impact the Orchesis during auditions. J&#8217;aime overextends herself as she juggles her responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Debuts Wednesday, October 18<\/p>\n<p>Episode 4: The Energy Enforcer<\/p>\n<p>J&#8217;aime brings in an Orchesis alum to inject some energy into the team. Gaja hopes to perform in her hometown, but it doesn&#8217;t go as planned.<\/p>\n<p>Debuts Wednesday, October 25<\/p>\n<p>Episode 5: That&#8217;s Orchesis&#8217; Style<\/p>\n<p>For the first home game, J&#8217;aime hopes to wow the crowd by adding challenging elements to the Orchesis&#8217; performance. 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