Dance History
This classical dance style originated in the royal courts of France and Italy.
What is ballet?
This is what the word Orchesis means.
What is “to dance”?
This was the name of Maureen’s coach when she was on Orchesis.
Lindsay Swanson
These are the school colors of NCHS.
What is Red and White?
This singer released the hit album “Midnights” in 2022 and is known for writing songs about her life experiences.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This dance style includes breaking, popping, and locking.
What is hip-hop?
This is the name of the showcase hosted by Orchesis each March.
What is the Naperville Dance Showcase?
This is the dance company Maureen danced for from ages 10–18.
What is Xtreme Dance?
The name of the rival school of NCHS.
What is Naperville North High School?
This streaming platform is home to popular teen shows like Stranger Things, Heartstopper, and Wednesday.
What is Netflix?
In October 2025, this historic ballet star - first Black woman promoted to Principal Dancer at the ABT - took her final bow, marking her retirement after a groundbreaking career.
Who is Misty Copeland?
This is the number of years Lindsay has coached NCHS Orchesis.
What is 23 years?
This is Lindsay’s favorite style of dance.
What is Jazz?
The name of the current principal.
Who is Jackie Thorton?
This K-pop group, known for hits like “Pink Venom” and “How You Like That”, has a huge fan base worldwide and sold out stadium tours.
Who is BLACKPINK?
Founded in 1939, this company is one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the United States.
What is the American Ballet Theatre?
This is how many years Orchesis has been an activity at NCHS.
What is 24 years?
This is the year Maureen graduated from NCHS.
What is 2016?
Before Naperville Central High School became the Redhawks in 1992, this was their mascot.
What is the Redskins?
This Chicago neighborhood is known for its historic architecture, shopping along the Magnificent Mile, and being home to the Tribune Tower.
What is The Loop?
This choreographer is known for his signature style featuring turned-in knees, isolated movements, and the use of hats and chairs in jazz dance.
Who is Bob Fosse?
This is the number of dances (not including solos or duos) that were performed in last year’s showcase.
What is 18 dances?
This was the name of Lindsay’s dance instructor when she was growing up.
Ms. Sherry
The year Naperville Central was founded.
What is 1916?
This rare natural phenomenon occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun, turning day into night for a few minutes. The last one visible across most of the U.S. occurred in 2024.
What is a total solar eclipse?