Recital Theme: Be Our Guest

"Be Our Guest" is a magical celebration inspired by the timeless stories, unforgettable music, and beloved characters. From castles and courage to laughter and adventure, this recital theme invites families to experience the joy of dance through the lens of imagination.

Why Have A Themed Recital?

Recital themes are not a requirement, but they can help keep your show cohesive and can be a lot of fun for both your dancers and the audience! Providing a theme allows your choreographers and teachers to get creative while providing a cohesive throughline that helps tie your show together. This also helps you get creative and consistent in your marketing efforts.

Name Inspiration

Happily Ever After
When You Wish...
A Whole New World

Marketing Inspiration

Lobby “Passport to Magic” Experience
- Turn your lobby into a walk-through experience, with different stations themed like lands (Fantasyland, Adventureland, etc.) or movie worlds (Agrabah, Arendelle, Neverland).
- Offer a "passport" card for guests to get stamped at each station (photo op, treat station, coloring area, memory wall).
Dress-Up Countdown
- Create themed spirit days leading up to recital week where students can come dressed as characters from different categories:
  - Magic Monday (princesses + castles)
  - Toy Box Tuesday (toy characters)
  - Wish Upon a Wednesday (stars & dreamers)
  - Throwback Thursday (classic characters)
  - Fantasmic Friday (villains & heroes)
“Be Our Guest Wall of Gratitude”
- Set up a giant scroll or board in the studio or theater lobby titled “To All Who Bring the Magic…”
- Encourage families to write thank-yous to teachers, shoutouts to dancers, or what the studio means to them.