What are some good dance themes?

Dance Performance Theme Ideas

  • The 1980’S.
  • A Night At The Movies.
  • Alice In Wonderland.
  • British History.
  • And The Winner Is – A play on the oscars with every dancer being a winner!
  • Anything Goes.
  • Around The World.
  • Blast From The Past – use songs from past performances in celebration of an anniversary.

What are themes in dances?

Themes and dance styles

  • Cook Islands dance.
  • Mixed-ability dance: Wheelchair dance.
  • Coon dance.
  • Irish jig.
  • French dance.
  • Mixed-ability dance: Flying dance.
  • Other dances.

How does Black culture influence dance?

In 1891, The Creole Show, a revue staged on Broadway introduced The Cakewalk, the first American dance created by Blacks to become popular with the whites. Other Black-influenced dance trends that followed were the Charleston, the Lindy Hop, the Jitterbug, and the Twist.

What are all the high school dances?

Typically, the following dances are held:

  • Homecoming (October)
  • Sadie Hawkins (November)
  • Winter Formal (Jan/Feb)
  • Prom (March/April)

How do you plan a high school dance?

6 Steps to Planning a Fantastic High School Dance

  1. Form a Committee. Gather the troops, because you’ll need help to pull off the best dance your high school has ever seen!
  2. Secure the Big Stuff.
  3. Choosing a Theme.
  4. Refreshments.
  5. 5. Entertainment.
  6. Get the Word Out!

What is Rondo dance?

rondo form (ABACADA . . .) : A sequential choreographic form with several distinct parts in which a dance theme (A) is alternated with contrasting dance themes (B, C, D . . .) and ends with a repeat of the initial dance theme (A).

Who is the famous Black dancer?

Some dance historians have named Katherine Dunham the most important women of African American dance. Dunham was one of the first modern dance pioneers in her own right, combining cultural, grounded dance movements with elements of ballet.

What dances do freshman have?

American High School Dances

  • Homecoming – Autumn. The homecoming ceremony originated in American universities.
  • Winter Formal – Winter. Winter formal is a dance generally held in December, shortly before the winter holidays.
  • Senior Party – Spring.
  • Prom – Spring.
  • Other Dances.
  • Attending a Dance.