musical theater duet

[dancemomof4]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 11:15am

I am looking for a musical theater duet for dance. The girls are 10/11 so nothing too grown up! I have read through so many posts! We want something NOT done, DIFFERENT, cute, funny, quirky! It can be from an old movie, new movie, broadway, tv show or movie, animated movie, or just a normal duet that is cute and different!!! HELP!
Thanks!

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 12:41pm

A little more details? It would help if you noted their vocal range and what specific dance event this was for.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 12:49pm

I'm going to guess that the girls aren't going to SING it, just dance to a recording of it.


How about "How the Other Half Lives" from Throroughly Modern Millie?

[Eris0303]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 12:52pm

Does it have to be from a musical specifically? I once saw a very good tap dance to "Devil Went Down to Georgia" featuring two girls.

What I think would be beneficial for us to know is what style of dance this is for. Jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical etc?

[dancemomof4]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 12:59pm

They aren't singing it. Just dancing and kind of acting it out.

I did see the song How the Other Half Lives" from Throroughly Modern Millie and it is definitely on the right track! Thanks!

The type of dance is categorized as musical theater. I guess it is closest to jazz, but with LOTS of personality and attitude! Updated On: 7/22/10 at 12:59 PM

[Eris0303]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 1:02pm

How about "I Move On" from the Chicago film? I would imagine that "Hot Honey Rag" is probably done a lot but maybe the film song isn't used as often.

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 1:07pm

Without knowing all the details, I'd suggest A Couple Of Swells from the movie Easter Parade.

[dancemomof4]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 1:13pm

A Couple Of Swells from the movie Easter Parade.


Love this! I was going to say I love Judy Garland! I am trying to find a duet with 2 females so that one of the girls doesnt have to dress like a boy. But this is a great one!!
Updated On: 7/22/10 at 01:13 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 1:20pm

If Mama Were Married from Gypsy.

[DirtyRottenGirl]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 2:00pm

Why Am I Me-Shenandoah
Who Better Than Me-Tarzan

[backwoodsbarbie]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 2:06pm

"Up the ladder to the roof" from Everyday Rapture may be cute...and since its a new musical that has already closed, I doubt that it will be used much on this year's competition circuit. I danced on the competition circuit for 10 years and I'm a choreographer now so feel free to PM me if you want to talk further and I can continue to think of music suggestions.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 2:36pm

Sorry, I was a little confused. Wasn't sure if this was something they were going to sing a duet to while they were dancing.

"How the Other Half Lives" would be a cute and appropriate choice for young girls. I think something from Chicago might be a little too old for a 10 or 11 year old, because nothing about the show's choreography/score screams "cute" or "quirky."

Updated On: 7/22/10 at 02:36 PM

[dancemomof4]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 3:46pm

Thanks guys!!!
I agree with millie_dillmount about Chicago. Although I LOVE it, it is probably not right for these girls.

[Okayfine]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 4:49pm

I'm guessing Who Else But a Bosom Buddy" (or whatever the title is) from Mame is out of the question!

[dancemomof4]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 5:49pm

Bosom Buddies-Mame

We love that song, but not sure about it!! Especially for the age of the girls. lol

[TheKandyLife]

Posted: 7/22/10 at 11:20pm

I'm going to agree with Up The Ladder To The Roof - Everday Rapture, it's a song that's quirky and has attitude written all over it to dance haha

Like Zis/Like Zat - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels? although it is a male and female duet...

My Strongest Suit - Aida? Although it's not exactly a duet, it's deffiantely fun, and quirky haha

or maybe a song that everyone knows, but wouldn't think would be in theatre, i.e. 9 to 5?

just suggestions...feel free to throw them back in my face haha

[dancemomof4]

Posted: 7/26/10 at 12:35pm

Thanks for the ideas! I agree with the idea of a song that is not necessarily theater! If we found the right song we wouldn't care if it was theater or not! As long as it isn't really popular!
Thanks!!!