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Dance Show: Choreographer’s Ball

Multiple choreographers gather together to choreograph a diverse dance show, called the Choreographers Ball. Students involved perform in multiple performances of different genres of dance, in order to truly challenge themselves as dancers.
Cadence Henss, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025
Cadence Henss
This elegant dance is performed in long lace dresses which adds a dramatic flare to the already spiritual dance. Siena Wells (10), Queanna Nguyen (11), and Audrey Chi (10) stand in their finishing poses as they look out into the audience.
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Cadence Henss
Cadence Henss, Caption/Copy Editor
Cadence Henss is a junior at San Juan Hills High School, and is coming back for her second year on The Express as the Caption and Copy Editor. She’s looking forward to experimenting with photography, and writing a diverse range of stories this year on The Express. Cadence enjoys taking photos, volunteering for multiple organizations, listening to a wide range of music, and hanging out with friends in her spare time. Cadence is working towards her future career, and wants to major in journalism and minor in english when she leaves for college. 
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