How to Choose a Dance Recital Theme

Planning for your upcoming recital is hard work, but it is also fun. Creating a theme for your recital makes it flow better. It also gives you a starting point for picking songs, choosing costumes and deciding on decorations. Here are a few pointers to choose a dance recital theme.

Instructions

1. Think about ideas that are broad enough to incorporate several styles of dance. A single ballet production does not allow for jazz or hip-hop dances. Themes such as "Magic" or "Broadway" can be used for many different dances.

2. Consider time frames as recital themes. Choose music from a particular era. Your recital theme could be "Old Time Favorites" or "Disco Dancing." You can also use an even broader theme such as "Dancing through the Decades" to incorporate music from several eras.

3. Listen to a large variety of music online. You may get inspired by listening to music. A certain piece of music may give you an idea for a larger theme.

4. Use a color based theme. Choose music that uses different colors in the title such as "Blue Suede Shoes" or "Yellow Polka Dot Bikini." Use a theme title of "Rainbows" or "Jewels" for colorful costume choices.

5. Travel to a different place in your imagination with a "Going Places" theme. Use songs that tell about different places, traveling or vacations. You can also include songs about modes of transportation such as songs about cars or planes within this theme. The use of luggage props is a cute idea for a dance.

6. Pick a "Movin' and Groovin'" theme for a fun dance recital. Use music that tells about shaking, wiggling, dancing or grooving. The list of songs in this category is practically endless, allowing for a large selection of music choices.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to choose as many songs as you will need for your dance recital within the theme. Choose a different theme if you run into the problems finding enough music that fits the theme.