Recital Theme: Dancing Through the Decades
Take audiences on a journey of dance and music spanning decades from the 1920's to the 2020's! This is a twist on an old favorite of a 'greatest hits' type of show. There are unlimited ways to modify a greatest hits or decades type of show.
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
- Step Back in Time
- Rhythms of the Ages
- Hits of the Past, Moves of Today
Marketing Inspiration
1. Music through the decades
- Use music from different decades in your classes and encourage students to explore movement based on what they hear and how the music makes them feel.
- Ask what decade they think the songs are from and show pictures of hair and clothing styles from that decade.
2. Spirit week
- Host a spirit week where students can be creative and dress up for themed days.
- Poodle skirts for the 50's, disco attire for the 70's, neon colors and slouch socks for the 80's, etc.
3. Dancers through the decades
- Create a social media campaign leading-up to the show and post famous dancers, performers, and styles from each decade.
Song Inspiration
Costume Inspiration
