Meet the DIRECTORS

Breanne Orlowsky began her dance training at the age of six with the San Marino Dance Academy under the direction of Majahlet Sibal. At the age of twelve Breanne became a member of the Senior dance company, and traveled with them to regional and national LA Dance Force competitions where they placed silver and gold for several routines. In 2005, Breanne started dancing with the East Los Angeles College, Let’s Dance Company under the direction of Kimberly Rabins. During her time as a company member she performed in annual Visions of Dance concerts, LACCD Dance Consortium, debuted a piece in the first Member Choreography Dance Concert and performed in nine Repertoire Dance Concerts. She also traveled with the Let’s Dance Company in 2006 and 2009 to Europe for the Young Tanzsommer! European Dance Festival. Throughout her training, Breanne has been exposed to various styles including; ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, hula, latin dance, social dance and more. Additionally, while training at ELAC, she was also introduced to the educational side of dance by working as a teaching assistant for the Let’s Dance Company and the ELAC Dance Department from 2009 to 2013. She was honored to work with all the dance department staff and appreciated the experience of honing and enhancing her skills as a teacher. From 2014 to 2020 Breanne spent her time working with the Let’s Dance Company as their rehearsal assistant and choreographer for their two annual shows. 

 

During her high school years, Breanne was a part of the Arcadia High School (AHS) Dance Department. Although she was never a member of Orchesis Dance Company, she spent her high school career as a student in the intermediate dance class. Under the guidance of Liza Tedford, her experience in the dance department helped improve her skills as a dancer, performer, choreographer, and essentially propelled her toward a career in dance education. Upon graduating in 2009, Breanne came on board as an assistant director for Orchesis Dance Company. In Spring of 2017, Breanne was presented the opportunity of taking over as the AHS Orchesis Dance Company Lead Director. Now in her 6th year as the lead director, she works with the company year round choreographing and preparing her students for two annual shows: their Charity Dance Show in December and the Orchesis Spring Dance Concert which features work from the students, directors, and choreographers from all over southern California. Over the past 6 years as the lead director Breanne has had the pleasure of working with and learning from the exceptional students at AHS. Orchesis and the Dance Department in general offers such a wonderful environment for students to learn and develop their skills both in and outside the dance studio.

 

Breanne’s additional accolades include; being awarded Arcadia High School’s Outstanding Student in Dance, 2 time Let’s Dance Company Dancer of the Year, 3 time Let’s Dance Company Most Dedicated Member, and recipient of the Leslie Conwell Scholarship. Within the academic and education setting, Breanne graduated from Chapman University in Orange California, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in dance. Post undergrad, Breanne continued her education receiving her Career Technical Education credential and Masters of Education degree with a single subject credential in physical education. Her educational background has helped broaden her educational toolkit and allowed her to implement diverse strategies into her instruction for dance. In addition to being the Lead Director for Orchesis Dance Company, Breanne also works as the AHS CTE Coordinator. As the coordinator she helps support teachers and students within the CTE Department. Breanne is extremely proud and honored to work with all of her students. Their dedication and hard work toward their craft inspires her everyday and is a constant reminder of her love and passion for dance and being an educator.