{"id":760,"date":"2019-01-24T14:44:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T14:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.andersons.com\/?p=760"},"modified":"2023-01-26T14:59:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T14:59:45","slug":"7-middle-school-dance-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/7-middle-school-dance-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Middle School Dance Themes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 20px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/css\/andersonsimages\/blog\/kids-dancinng.jpg\" alt=\"Middle School Dance\" width=\"288\" height=\"248\">The Middle School dance is a tradition, almost a rite of passage.<\/p>\n<p>But let&#8217;s face it&#8230;middle school kids can be challenging on a good day. Trying to entertain them and keep them happy is difficult at best. Getting them excited about a school event is sometimes almost impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some themes that will spark some enthusiasm in the kids.<\/p>\n<p>Choose one of these teen dance themes or come up with your own. Then follow these simple tips with any theme you choose to get kids excited to attend:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 25px 28px;\" title=\"Custom Banner\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/css\/andersonsimages\/blog\/middle-school-mardi-gras-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Middle School Dance - Custom Banner\" width=\"298\" height=\"145\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Announce your dance well in advance, custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/school-supplies\/banners-and-signs\/banners\">banners<\/a> are ideal for this.<\/li>\n<li>Recruit as many kids as possible to participate in planning and decorating.<\/li>\n<li>Make your event space look festive- If you&#8217;re on a budget use inexpensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/special-events\/decorations\/balloons\">balloons<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/special-events\/decorations\/crepe\">streamers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Set up activities, games, and snack stations to match your theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below you will find several popular themes for middle school dances.&nbsp; Or for those who want more of an &#8220;out of the box&#8221; solution, choose from popular prom or homecoming dance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\">themes<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/\">andersons.com<\/a>. They can also be used for the middle school age group!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Middle School\/Junior High Dance Themes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/glow-and-neon\/electric-youth-complete-theme\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/electric-youth-complete-theme-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"electric-youth-neon-dance-theme\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/electric-youth-complete-theme-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/electric-youth-complete-theme-360x230.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/electric-youth-complete-theme.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>1. Glow-in-the-dark Dance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage kids to dress in white or light colors<\/li>\n<li>Hand out glow bracelets or necklaces as &#8220;tickets&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Hang up black lights<\/li>\n<li>Host a glow-dance competition<\/li>\n<li>Give out &#8220;Glowing Awards to your dance competition winners<\/li>\n<li>Set up a face painting station with glow paints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Awesome 80&#8217;s Dance (or 60&#8217;s or 70&#8217;s&#8230;)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill your space with icons from the 80&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li>Invite kids to dress in 80&#8217;s fashion<\/li>\n<li>Play hits from the 80&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li>Hold 80&#8217;s dance competitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Masquerade Dance&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/masquerade\/mystery-masquerade-theme\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/mystery-masquerade-theme-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"mystery-masquerade-dance-theme\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/mystery-masquerade-theme-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/mystery-masquerade-theme-360x230.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/mystery-masquerade-theme.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hand out masks as tickets<\/li>\n<li>Decorate with masks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/special-events\/toys-and-novelties\/33-in-bead-necklace-12-pack\">beads<\/a>, feathers and tissue<\/li>\n<li>Choose flamboyant colors<\/li>\n<li>Encourage homemade masks and give awards for the most creative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/casino-and-vegas\/hearts-are-wild-complete-theme\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Vegas_dance_theme-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"Vegas_dance_theme\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Vegas_dance_theme-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Vegas_dance_theme-360x230.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Vegas_dance_theme.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>4. Vegas Baby!<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Casino chips or show tickets for dance tickets<\/li>\n<li>Lots of casino signs, blinking lights and &#8220;flash&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Non-gambling casino tables with fun prizes<\/li>\n<li>Use play money for decorations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Tropical Para-dance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Decorate with tropical trees, sand, sun and surf decor<\/li>\n<li>Encourage kids to dress in flowered\/tropical apparel<\/li>\n<li>Serve tropical snacks and punch<\/li>\n<li>Set up a surfboard for a photo backdrop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Hollywood Stars<a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/hollywood\/premiere-party-complete-theme\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Hollywood_dance_theme-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"Hollywood_dance_theme\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Hollywood_dance_theme-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Hollywood_dance_theme-360x230.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Hollywood_dance_theme.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Roll out the red carpet at the entrance<\/li>\n<li>Decorate with lots of stars, use red &amp; gold colors throughout your event<\/li>\n<li>Invite students to dress as their favorite Hollywood star<\/li>\n<li>Hand out awards trophies- best dancer, best dressed, best dramatic entrance, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/complete-themes\/fairytale-and-fantasy\/once-upon-a-time-complete-theme\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fairytale_dance_theme-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"fairytale_dance_theme\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fairytale_dance_theme-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fairytale_dance_theme-360x230.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fairytale_dance_theme.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>7. Fairy Tale\/Fantasy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Decorate with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/special-events\/decorations\/gossamer\">gossamer<\/a> and lights; drape tulle or netting to create a romantic look<\/li>\n<li>Encourage kids to dress &#8220;Cinderella&#8221; style<\/li>\n<li>Think blue and white decor: blue punch, blue and white balloons, blue and white fabric..the more blue and white the better.<\/li>\n<li>Set up a blue and white candy buffet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Let us help you plan your middle school dance. Shop now at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/\">itselementary.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Middle School dance is a tradition, almost a rite of passage. 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