jive
jive is great to watch because of combination of great music and energetic and acrobatic dance steps
jive demos are well suited to one, two or three couples dressed in twenties or thirties style and exponents in the art of jive and swing dance
swing, jive, jazz and jump and jive look good in cabaret and work particularly well at a themed event
all that jazz
jazz dance as seen in the film and stage showing of Chicago ticks most of the boxes when it comes to mood and glamour combined with evocative music choreographers love all that jazz and the chance to combine jive and tap with slick routines and it works well on stage or in cabaret - even better with live music and the right lighting effects the best results are achieved with at least four dancers and one or more featured soloists the theme music from the bond films is perfect for dance routines without taking the glam factor into account our bond girls will dance their way through a medley of bond numbers with costumes to match the theme the dancers usually four, five or six and they are glad to set the scene as guests arrive or help with fund raising and other event related tasks Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire brought tap into prominence, and ever since their heyday, tap dancing has been a part of most dancers repertoire few master the art enough to give great tap demos but although the associated music has the overtones of the twenties and the thirties, the riverdance music has brought a focus back on tap dancing as a key part of modern irish dance after years in the wake of pop music, ballroom dancing has been given a huge surge through the popularity of tv programmes and the puiblic awareness that the most unlikely of people can enjoy taking part! the professional and enthusiastic amateurs have always believed in the entertainment value of dance demo in all fields of ballroom dancing from old time to modern and latin at the top end of the scale, the ballroom dance demo is staged to the best quality live big band but this is rarely possible and good tracks is always another alternative we still favour the concept of dancers to open and close some cabaret shows - top and tail - as this sets the pace and provides a good foil for one or more featured acts with possibly another dance routine if there is more than one other act - the resultant mix of acts creates a complete floorshow what better to launch a floorshow than showgirls dancing in feathers and headdresses in las vegas style some people would say that the showgirl idea is passe but certainly not if the occasion calls for the glitz, glamour andf visual impact aspect created the various forms of latin dance have always had universal appeal through their excitement and colourful costumes - salsa, tango, cha cha, rhumba, samba and their variations the resurgence in popularity of dance demos and the sheer glamour aspect of latin dance, creates a strong visual form of cabaret entertainment whether it's a dance couple or a package show with the emphasis on feathers and headdresses, you need look now further for a spectacular dance cabaret and if the theme requires, the addition of a specialist latin band to work alongside the dancers and then to play for the ongoing party
think of gay paris and you think of the moulin rouge and the tradition of the can can there is the traditional version with the original music and the more contemporary version but the costumes and atmosphere created are the much the samejames bond
tap
strictly ballroom!
showgirls
latin
the can can
saucy and cheeky but in good taste and a colourful and exciting feature to add to many events with troupes ranging from four to twelve girls but requiring sufficient space for the various dance moves and acrobatics
the can can sets a great theme for a party
scottish dancing
there is a difference between scottish country dancing and highland dance!
jigs and reels and the atmosphere of ceilidh are the key elements of country dance and is therefore for everyone to join in and enjoy but highland dancing is best left to the experts who know the steps and hazards of the ceremonial swords!
highland dance displays are accompanied by pipes and possibly drums but country dance music is the domain of a specialist band with the appropriate instrumentation and often featuring a host or caller
irish dancing
the music of Riverdance has brought a new focus to Irish dance and this style of dance is popular is another display option
the dance steps are taught by specialist teachers who have studied this style and there are a number of groups both in england and ireland who offer a package show
the impact of the show is tremendous and it's important to realise that a wooden floor is needed to get the full effect of the taps - music tracks and good lighting are all important
belly dancing
perfect for arabian or far eastern themes and a visually strong cabaret, the art of belly dancing has both a mystical and glamorous side
most of the best dancers working in cabaret have devised an act which starts with a demonstration of how belly dancing should be done and finishes with willing or possibly unwilling male volunteers finding out just how difficult it is
