Direct your next school dance with a Hollywood theme.
Transform your high school into Tinseltown with a Hollywood theme idea. For one evening, the student body can feel like famous stars and starlets. Decide the level of formality for your Hollywood event, as well as a specific era. After all the planning, it's lights, camera, action! Does this Spark an idea?
Level of Formality
Hollywood soirees range from informal to formal. Modern-day young Hollywood stars often attend exclusive events or promotions in outfits considered informal, like denim and T-shirts. "Young Hollywood" can be inspired by modern-day young adult actors and actresses, which can be perfect for informal dances. "Academy Awards" is also a popular Hollywood theme idea for formal events, such as prom. Ladies and gents wear Oscar-worthy attire.
Pick an Era
Another popular theme is "The Golden Age of Hollywood," which took place between the late 1920s to the 1950s. A Hollywood dance that involves classic film will be classy, bar none. Decor will transform your atmosphere, but it's the attire that will create an even more realistic event. Request students to choose an actor or actress from the era to emulate. For example, Rita Hayworth, Veronica Lake, and Clark Gable were from the Golden Age. Combine sub-themes and have an "Academy Awards" event during the era of "The Golden Age of Hollywood." Vote for and award Best Actor and Best Actress awards with a faux Oscar trophy. Invite the photography club to play the paparazzi at the entrance. Have the drama club include a short skit from a famous Hollywood movie from the era. Invite the dance club to also mimic a famous dance sequence from the likes of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, or Cyd Charisse. By involving the school, this dance can transform from a simple dance into a theatrical event.
Choosing a modern Hollywood era can also include a Film Awards theme, Young Hollywood or a Star-Studded Event theme. Provide an option for students to dress up as their favorite modern actor or actress. Students can also arrive as famous star power couples, such as Brad and Angelina.
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