Recital Theme: Broadway Bound
Take a step into The Big Apple at night with this theme! Put your students in the spotlight while embracing the amazing NYC.
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
- Center Stage
- Lights Up!
- On With the Show
Marketing Inspiration
1. Playbill Creation Contest
- Do a Playbill Creation Contest where people can draw/recreate their own Broadway Posters (share on social) and then pick a winner who can win some sort of dance-themed prize like a set of "audition clothes" from your dance boutique.
2. Name That Musical
- Do a "Name That Musical" social game with your Facebook and Instagram to have people comment their answers.
3. “Step Into the Spotlight” Photo Op
- Transform a corner of your studio into a Broadway marquee moment:
- Add a red carpet (can be fabric or even red bulletin board paper).
- DIY a “Now Showing: [Studio Name] Presents Broadway Bound” sign.
- Scatter marquee-style lights or gold star cutouts.
Song Inspiration
Costume Inspiration
