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It's a Jungle Out There

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From: Dance Teacher
Date: 20050301
Author:Lelak, Lindsey

A rainforest theme for your recital can transport your audience to the tropics.

Even before Edgar Rice Burroughs created Tarzan in his 1914 novel, people were fascinated by the mystery and beauty of the wild. Judging by more recent releases such as Jurassic Park, The Lion King and even "Gilligan's Island," interest has hardly waned. This theme opens up a world of possibilities for the dance stage, inviting performances by beginners dressed as monkeys, jazz dancers painted in tiger stripes or ballet students clad as vibrantly colored parrots. Take a walk on the wild side with these unique ...

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