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Performing Arts

North Side Performing Arts offers classes and experiences for all students at all development levels. In the performing arts classroom, students will learn valuable life-skills, as well as cross-curricular content, through their performance and participation in music. Students have the opportunity to explore the arts through bands, choirs, dance, orchestras, theatre and other performing arts classes.

Band

The North Side Band Program is built on the historic North Side Marching Legends! The Marching Legends are a 43-time Indiana State School Music Association Marching Band State Finalists! The Marching Legends perform for thousands of spectators each fall through competitions and special performances. Students rehearse daily after school and participate in weekly performances throughout the fall season beginning in September. The ensemble competes in both the ISSMA and Bands of America circuits.

Programs

A group of musicians in black attire, holding various musical instruments, stand together in a wooden-paneled room.
A large group of musicians, including vocalists and instrumentalists, performing on a dimly lit stage.
A large indoor stadium filled with a crowd of people, with a group of performers wearing colorful, traditional-style costumes standing in the foreground.
A large group of people wearing red shirts and holding various instruments are seated on bleachers in an outdoor setting, with a cloudy sky and buildings visible in the background.
A colorful and elaborate marching band performance takes place on a field, with a large, fantastical creature-like structure in the background.
A marching band in red and black uniforms performs on a grassy field, with a large crowd of spectators visible in the background.
The inside of Lucas Oil Stadium, where a group of people in uniform are standing in formation.
A group of people, dressed in formal attire, are gathered together and posing for a photograph in front of a building with large windows.

Dance

Founded in 1980, the North Side High School Dance Department offers a comprehensive and dynamic dance program designed to inspire, challenge and empower students through inclusive, high-quality arts education.

With five course levels ranging from beginner to advanced, the department provides opportunities for dancers of all experience levels to grow technically and artistically. Students may also participate in a full performance team and the Unified Dance Troupe.

Program Overview
  • Five course levels ranging from beginner to advanced
  • Full performance team
  • Unified Dance Troupe
  • Dance pathway within the Business and the Arts School of Success
    • Ballet
    • Jazz
    • Tap
    • Hip Hop
    • Lyrical
    • Modern
    • Contemporary
    • Musical Theater
    • Ballroom
Achievements
Over the years, the North Side Dance Department has earned numerous:
  • Local awards
  • State awards
  • National awards
A dancer in a black leotard performs a split leap on a dimly lit stage, with a blurred, colorful backdrop creating a dramatic and artistic atmosphere.
A group of dancers in colorful costumes performing on a stage with a vibrant, multicolored lighting backdrop.
A group of young people are standing together in a dance studio
A group of people in red dresses performing on stage, with a person playing the piano in the center.
A group of people, some wearing red uniforms and others in casual attire, are gathered in front of a wooden wall panel backdrop.
A group of people wearing red shirts standing in a dimly lit backstage area, with colorful lighting and stage equipment visible in the background.
Silhouetted figures perform on a stage against a vibrant red backdrop, with a crowd of people visible in the foreground.
A group of dancers in colorful costumes performing on a stage with vibrant pink and green lighting in the background.
A large group of people, mostly young adults, are gathered on a stage with a red backdrop and stage lighting.
A group of people are seated in a circle on the floor of what appears to be a dance studio or rehearsal space, surrounded by dance attire and equipment.

Theatre

North Side Theatre Department provides a creative, inclusive and collaborative environment where students can explore, develop and celebrate their artistic voices. Through rehearsals and productions, we strive to cultivate confidence, empathy, responsibility and imaginative problem-solving. Our program encourages students to take artistic risks, embrace diverse perspectives and grow as both performers and technicians. We are committed to fostering a community where every student onstage or behind the scenes, has the opportunity to learn essential skills, express themselves and contribute to meaningful storytelling.

Productions & Activities
  • Fall Play
  • Winter One Acts
  • Spring Musical
  • PFW Theatre Workshop
  • Embassy Master Class

Student Recognition:

  • Claryn Myers Theatre Award 
  • Stage Technician Award 
  • Excellence in Theatre
A performer in a white top and red skirt stands on a stage with a colorful, backdrop featuring hanging vines, flowers, and a blue sky.
Three performers in colorful, period-style costumes stand on a stage with a wooden chair and a large, branching tree-like structure in the background.
Two individuals are dancing on a stage with a vibrant pink and red backdrop, creating a lively and energetic scene.
A stage with a red curtain backdrop, various props, and several people in formal attire standing on the stage.
Four people are standing together in what appears to be a theater or performance venue, with rows of seats visible in the background.
A group of performers in colorful, traditional-style costumes are seated on a stage against a vibrant purple backdrop, with trees or branches visible in the background.