inspiration station 2017
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• A Salute to the Silver Screen• And the Winner Is…• Animal Kingdom• Applause• Are We There Yet• Around the World• Art in Motion• Beat Street• Block Party• Bon Voyage• British Invasion• Broadway Bound• Candy Land• Cirque du Dance• Coming to America• Dance to the Future• Dance with Me Tonight• Dance Your Heart Out• Dancing on a Dream• Decades of Dance• Disney Dance• Don’t Stop the Party• Ease on Down the Road• Family Game Night• Fashionista• Flower Power• For the Love of Dance• Forces of Nature• Four Seasons
• Friend Like Me• From Page to Stage• Geek Chic• Girl Power• Glitter• Happy Anniversary• Haunted House• Here I Come to Save the Day• Heroes, Divas & Legends• I <3 Dance• I’ve Got the Music in Me• Just Desserts• Keep Calm & Dance On• Kickin’ It Old School • Let Freedom Ring• Let’s Go to the Circus• Let’s Play• Lift Off• Magic Carpet Ride• May I Have Your Autograph• Moonlight in Motion• My Favorite Things• New York, New York• Night at the Museum• Nine to Five• On the Radio• Once Upon a Time• One Hit Wonders• Opening Night
• Painter’s Palette• Party Like It’s 1999• Playlist• Remember the Magic• Remembering Neverland• Remote Control• Rhythm Nation• Rock Star• Route 66• School Daze• Secret Agent• Set Sail• Social Media• Some Enchanted Evening• Thanks for the Memories• The Colors of Dance• There’s No Business Like Showbusiness• To New Beginnings• Totally 80’s• True Colors• Under Cover• Under the Big Top• Vive le Paris• Wonderland
Our 2017 recital themes suggested and inspired by you!
RECITAL THEME LIST9859
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INSPIRATION STATION 2017
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INSPIRED
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I Want to be a Rockette 9860
1Find song title suggestions by
costume from our Song Gallery
3Explore fresh recital
themes from the comprehensive
Recital Theme List
2Develop a full
production storyboard from our Production
Theme Gallery
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STYLE: Jazz, Tap
AGE: Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Crowd-pleasing classic rock.
PROPS: Guitars, Drumsticks
ROCK ON
PRODUCTION THEME GALLERY
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7134SONG INSPIRATIONBack In BlackAC/DC
8301SONG INSPIRATIONWe Will Rock YouQueen
9441SONG INSPIRATIONI Love Rock ‘n RollJoan Jett & the Blackhearts
LIGHTS ON BROADWAY
STYLE: Jazz, Tap
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Showtunes featuring classic broadway style dance.
PROPS: Gloves, Staircase
9606SONG INSPIRATIONI Wanna To Be A RocketteAndrea McArdle
9621SONG INSPIRATIONOn BroadwayGeorge Benson
9860SONG INSPIRATIONThere’s No Business Like Show BusinessEthel Merman
STYLE: Rock, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Let’s go to the hop.
PROPS: Milkshakes, Records
BEACH PARTY
STYLE: Jazz
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen
CONCEPT: 60’s teen beach party.
PROPS: Beach balls, Surfboards, Towels
HAPPY DAYS
9631SONG INSPIRATIONRockin’ RobinBobby Day
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9841SONG INSPIRATIONThe Tiki, Tiki, Tiki RoomDisney Cuties
9350SONG INSPIRATIONWipe OutThe Beach Boys
9288SONG INSPIRATIONSummertime FunBratz
9616SONG INSPIRATIONRock Around the ClockBill Haley and His Comets
9499SONG INSPIRATIONWe Go TogetherGrease Soundtrack
STYLE: Jazz, Hip-Hop
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Make the most of your school uniform.
PROPS: Books, Desks, Rulers
MY ROMANCE
STYLE: Lyrical
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen
CONCEPT: Romantic love stories come to life.
PROPS: Bouquets, Scarves
SCHOOL SPIRIT
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9565SONG INSPIRATIONABCJackson Five
8686SONG INSPIRATIONKids In America [Pop Mix]American Juniors
9863SONG INSPIRATIONSchool’s OutKyra Christiaan
9848SONG INSPIRATIONAll Of MeJohn Legend
9145SONG INSPIRATIONLove StoryTaylor Swift
9877SONG INSPIRATIONA Thousand YearsThe Piano Guys
STYLE: Contemporary/Lyrical
AGE: Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Express the sadness of a lost love.
PROPS: Picture Frames, A Piece of Clothing
A MOTHER’S WISH
STYLE: Lyrical
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen
CONCEPT: Songs that will make mom cry.
PROPS: A Single Flower
MISSING YOU
9389SONG INSPIRATIONWings Of DreamsCarnie Wilson
9491SONG INSPIRATIONYou & MeFrances England
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9617SONG INSPIRATIONGravitySara Bareilles
9249SONG INSPIRATIONHere Without You3 Doors Down
9629SONG INSPIRATIONStay With MeSam Smith
9852SONG INSPIRATIONYou Are The Sunshine Of My LifeGlee Cast
STYLE: Jazz, Tap
AGE: Mini, Junior
CONCEPT: Showcase those little performers in a class look.
PROPS: Canes, Top Hats
IN THE DARKNESS
STYLE: Contemporary
AGE: Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Moody contemporary to make your audience think.
PROPS: Lanterns, Ladders
LOOK AT ME
9511SONG INSPIRATIONSound Of SilenceDisturbed
9934SONG INSPIRATIONUnforgivenMetallica
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9873SONG INSPIRATIONPrincess ThingsCast of Sophia the First
9594SONG INSPIRATIONRazz-Ma-TazzParachute Express
9363SONG INSPIRATIONWith My Foot I Tap, Tap, TapChildren’s Singalong Choir
9740SONG INSPIRATIONWords As WeaponsBirdy
STYLE: Acro, Jazz
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen
CONCEPT: Perform zany cartoon antics on stage.
PROPS: Colorful Balls, Hula Hoops
CITYSCAPE
STYLE: Contemporary/Lyrical
AGE: Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: The evolution of our changing world.
PROPS: Benches, Street Lights
SATURDAY MORNING
9233SONG INSPIRATIONSkylineCourt Yard Hounds
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9324SONG INSPIRATIONFunky MonkeyJimmy G Pop
9048SONG INSPIRATIONHampster DanceHampton The Hampster
8893SONG INSPIRATIONAccordion SkaLivio Boccioni and Alessandro Esposti
9907SONG INSPIRATIONGolden SkyGod Is An Astronaut
9799SONG INSPIRATIONBlackened CitiesMélanie De Biasio
STYLE: Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Jazz
AGE: Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Celebrate the music of the High Priest of Pop.
PROPS: Microphones, Guitars
SWING SET
STYLE: Tap, Musical Theater
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Lindy Hop and Jitterbug to big band tunes.
PROPS: Old-Fashioned Microphones and Radios
THE PURPLE ONE
9659SONG INSPIRATIONGimme Me Some Rhythm DaddyThe Brian Setzer Orchestra
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9938SONG INSPIRATIONLet’s Go CrazyPrince
9787SONG INSPIRATIONBaby I’m A StarPrince
9611SONG INSPIRATIONPurple RainPrince
8292SONG INSPIRATIONHit That Jive JackThe Jumpin’ Joz Band
9471SONG INSPIRATIONBrown Derby JumpCherry Poppin Daddies
STYLE: Jazz, Hip-Hop
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen
CONCEPT: Roadtrip through your favorite traveling songs.
PROPS: Steering Wheels, Maps
I ENJOY BEING A GIRL
STYLE: Jazz
AGE: Mini, Junior
CONCEPT: Girl Power! Celebrate your inner diva.
PROPS: Powder Puffs, Hair Dryers
CARPOOL KARAOKE
9142SONG INSPIRATIONIt’s All About MeChelsea Staub
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9561SONG INSPIRATIONGet Out of My Dreams, Get into My CarBilly Ocean
9880SONG INSPIRATIONLow RiderWar
9262SONG INSPIRATIONRoute 66Buckwheat Zydeco
9309SONG INSPIRATIONOmigod You GuysAmy Lennox
9646SONGINSPIRATIONThis Is My TimeRaven-Symoné
STYLE: Tap, Jazz
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen
CONCEPT: Dancin’ through the work week.
PROPS: Briefcases, Desks
VIVA LAS VEGAS
STYLE: Jazz
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Roll the dice with Lady Luck.
PROPS: Fake Money, Playing Cards
OFFICE SPACE
9769SONG INSPIRATIONMoney, MoneyLiza Minnelli
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9729SONG INSPIRATIONSummertime BluesEddie Cochran
9310SONG INSPIRATION9 to 5Dolly Parton
9600SONG INSPIRATIONWorkin’ For A LivingHuey Lewis and the News
9330SONG INSPIRATIONPoker FaceLady Gaga
9286SONGINSPIRATIONA Little Less ConversationElvis
STYLE: Ballet
AGE: Mini, Junior
CONCEPT: Everyone should be aprincess for a day.
PROPS: Crowns, Bouquets
EDELWEISS
STYLE: Ballet
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Recreate the adventures ofthe Von Trapp Family.
PROPS: Benches, Blue Satin Sashes
ONCE UPON A TIME
9653SONG INSPIRATIONMy Favorite ThingsJulie Andrews
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9805SONG INSPIRATIONBeauty And The BeastBeauty And The Beast
9302SONG INSPIRATIONI See A PrincessThe Princess And The Frog
5023SONG INSPIRATIONA Dream Is A Wish Your Heart MakesCinderella
9037SONG INSPIRATIONDo-Re-MiThe Sound of Music Cast
9156SONGINSPIRATIONSixteen Going On SeventeenCharmian Carr and Dan Truhitte
STYLE: Hip-Hop
AGE: Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Kick it old school withDonnie, Jordan, Jonathan, Joey and Danny.
PROPS: Hats, Mitts
STYLE: Hip-Hop
AGE: Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Groove with some Boom Boom Pow.
PROPS: Hats, Mitts
NEW KIDS REMIX
9454SONG INSPIRATIONI Gotta FeelingBlack Eyed Peas LET’S GET
IT STARTED
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9479SONG INSPIRATIONTake My Breath AwayNew Kids on the Block
9238SONG INSPIRATIONStep By StepNew Kids on the Block
9198SONG INSPIRATIONYou Got It (The Right Stuff)New Kids on the Block
9862SONG INSPIRATIONDon’t Stop The PartyBlack Eyed Peas
9724SONGINSPIRATIONShowdownBlack Eyed Peas
STYLE: Jazz
AGE: Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: Get in character as your favorite super spy.
PROPS: Fedoras, Sunglasses
STYLE: Jazz
AGE: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
CONCEPT: The show has come to town!
PROPS: Balloons, Circus Rounds,Tents, Hoops
SECRET AGENT
UNDER THE BIGTOP
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8962SONG INSPIRATIONGoldfingerShirley Bassey
9326SONG INSPIRATIONPeter GunnHenry Mancini
6621SONG INSPIRATIONAgent Double O SoulEdwin Starr
9024SONG INSPIRATIONAfro Circus/I Like To Move ItChris Rock and Danny Jacobs/Madagascar
10033SONG INSPIRATIONEntry of the GladiatorsThe Great American Main Street Band
9529SONG INSPIRATIONCircusBritney Spears
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GOLD DIGGER9724
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Same Old Love Kidz Bop Kids
• Love Lockdown Kanye West
SONG GALLERY
STRESSED OUT9399
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• How To Love Cash Cash, ft. Sofia Reyes
• Love Me Like You Do Kidz Bop Kids
CAN’T HOLD THIS9159
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Hype Dizzee Rascal & Calvin Harris
• 4000Hz Jaded
BETTER PLACE9402
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Light Me Up Ingrid Michaelson
• Praying For Love Donna De Lory
CINDERELLA9491
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Time of the Blue The Tallest Man on Earth
• Waterfall Caroline Glaser
PEOPLE HELP THE PEOPLE9877
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• I Do Meiko
• The Lonely Christina Perri
A BRIGHT OPENING9804
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Somewhere Over The Rainbow Piano Guys
• All I Ask Of You Sarah Brightman
SUGAR PLUM9605
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• River Flows In You Yiruma
• Take Flight Lindsey Stirling
Alternate song titles for some of our favorite styles
Dance is the hidden language of the soul.““
Martha Graham
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FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE9600
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Get Up Offa That Thing (Ali Dee Remix) James Brown
• The House Is Rockin’ The Brian Setzer Orchestra
SONG GALLERY
YOU CAN’T STOPTHE BEAT9700
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• B-Town Boogie Mike Lang & Boogie Express
• Swing Brother Swing Casey MacGill & the Spirits of Rhythm
AFTER PARTY9756
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Crazy Feet The Bellhops
• Panic Attack The Lazy Jumpers & Little Racheld
HOLLYWOOD TONIGHT9915
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Born This Way (Chew Fu Remix) Lady Gaga
• Just Like Fire Pink
WATCH ME DO9898
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Me Too Meghan Trainor
• No Money Galantis
HANDCLAP9746
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Clap Snap Icona Pop
• Can’t Stop The Feeling! Justin Timberlake
SPRING IS IN THE AIR9578
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Little One Adam Bryant and Michael Ford
• Pieces of Me Frances England
I ENJOY BEING A GIRL9508
ALTERNATE SONG TITLES• Do You Love Me The Bingo Kids
• Mr. Sun Kidz Jamz
Alternate song titles for some of our favorite styles
Do it big, do it right and do it with style.““
Fred Astaire