Welcome to Davenport North High School and “The Big Dance” Show Choir Invitational 2025!

 

This event would not take place without the countless volunteer hours and dedication of North High School's Vocal Boosters - 53rd St. Singers, Inc. This Invitational is successful only with their support. In addition to our booster organization, our North High School administration and community support we have received is second to none. Thank you again for being a part of what is a showcase of the incredible community that North High School has become. We are proud to share our school, our hospitality, and our incredible supporters as your school competes in this great lineup. The Big Dance has truly become a “Tradition of Excellence,” here at North High. We want to say thank you to our Big Dance committee, whose tireless efforts have made today possible. Their leadership allows The Big Dance to be one of the highest quality competitions in the Midwest! We want your day to be exciting and wonderful! If you need anything, just ask one of our parent volunteers wearing The Big Dance shirts and they will point you in the right direction. Sit back, relax and enjoy our hospitality and get ready to hear and see some of the finest show choirs in the Midwest! 

 

Ryan K. Riewerts - Director of Choral Activities  /. John Whitson - Associate Director of Choral Activities

 

Northside Establishment is the Varsity Show Choir from Davenport North High School in Davenport, IA.  This highly motivated 55 member vocal ensemble, 16 piece show band and 12 member crew is made up of students in grades 9-12 who are also members of a concert choir at North.   In this, their 30th season of competition, they join other competitive ensembles at Bettendorf, Davenport Central, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Totino-Grace and Fort Madison Show Choir Invitationals.  Northside is a perennial finalist and their shows have received many top honors including Best Band, Best Vocals and Best Choreography at numerous invitationals.

 

Davenport North Vocal Music and the 53rd St Singers proudly host the Big Dance in early February which highlights our school, students, and amazing parent volunteers as show choirs from across the MidWest vie for the title of Grand Champion.

 

Northside Establishment is under the direction of Ryan K. Riewerts and John Whitson and is accompanied by Tabitha Jones with Pit preparation by Matt Dutton.  Northside’s choreography was designed by Ben Eklund with assistance from Melissa Eklund, Matt Watson and Rebekah Riewerts.  Northside wants to wish all the show choirs the best of luck today and a special thank you to all of our parents who are always there to make our show happen!

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Center Stage is the prep show choir at Davenport North High School, now celebrating its 27th year of performing. This year’s group rehearses 3 hours weekly outside of school and is made up of 32 performers, a 17 piece show band and 12 person crew. This season Center Stage appears at Rhythm on the Riverbend, Great River, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Totino-Grace and Fort Madison. Each year, Center Stage also helps host the Big Dance Invitational at Davenport North high school, which highlights our school, students, and amazing parent volunteers as 14 competing ensembles vie for the title of Grand Champion. Their songs are arranged by Jim DePriest, John Whitson and  Brock Keiper. 

 

Under the direction of John Whitson, assisted by Bekah Riewerts, choreographed by Dalton Myatt and Bekah Riewerts, with Pit direction by Matt Dutton, Center Stage wishes all show choirs the best of luck today and a special thank you to all of our parents who are always there to make our show happen!