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Why Not Us (2021)

February. 12,2021

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Why Not Us

Explore what it means to be an athlete, student and coach at an HBCU.

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Why Not Us

2021

Explore what it means to be an athlete, student and coach at an HBCU.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 5 : 2023

8 Episode

Episode 1 - Everybody is Somebody

October. 04,2023

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.

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Episode 2 - Earning Your Spot

October. 11,2023

The Orchesis have their first auditions for a pep rally performance at Grambling. Essence contemplates her future with the dance company.

Episode 3 - A Clean Five

October. 18,2023

It's the first game of the season, and nerves impact the Orchesis during auditions. J'aime overextends herself as she juggles her responsibilities.

Episode 4 - The Energy Enforcer

October. 25,2023

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.

Episode 5 - That's Orchesis' Style

November. 01,2023

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.

Episode 6 - Commit Fully

November. 08,2023

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.

Episode 7 - Happy Homecoming

November. 15,2023

It's homecoming week at Grambling, and the Orchesis alumni return to share wisdom and celebrate the current members. Expectations are high for a stellar performance, and Laila hopes her growth will secure her first game day selection.

Episode 8 - Half Stepping

November. 22,2023

The biggest performance of the season goes down in New Orleans against rival Southern University. J'aime sends shockwaves through the Orchesis and forgoes tradition to determine the final roster for Bayou Classic.

Seasons 4 : 2023

8 Episode

Seasons 3 : 2022

8 Episode

Seasons 2 : 2021

6 Episode

Seasons 1 : 2021

8 Episode

Explore what it means to be an athlete, student and coach at an HBCU.