musical theater duet
musical theater duet
dancemomof4
Swing Joined: 7/22/10
#1musical theater duet
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#2musical theater duet
Posted: 7/22/10 at 12:41pmA little more details? It would help if you noted their vocal range and what specific dance event this was for.
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2musical theater duet
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?
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#3musical theater duet
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?
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dancemomof4
Swing Joined: 7/22/10
#4musical theater duet
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
#5musical theater duet
Posted: 7/22/10 at 1:02pmHow 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.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#6musical theater duet
Posted: 7/22/10 at 1:07pmWithout knowing all the details, I'd suggest A Couple Of Swells from the movie Easter Parade.
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dancemomof4
Swing Joined: 7/22/10
#7musical theater duet
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#8musical theater duet
Posted: 7/22/10 at 1:20pmIf Mama Were Married from Gypsy.
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#10musical theater duet
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.
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#11musical theater duet
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."
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
Updated On: 7/22/10 at 02:36 PM
dancemomof4
Swing Joined: 7/22/10
#12musical theater duet
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
Stand-by Joined: 6/2/08
#13musical theater duet
Posted: 7/22/10 at 4:49pmI'm guessing Who Else But a Bosom Buddy" (or whatever the title is) from Mame is out of the question!
dancemomof4
Swing Joined: 7/22/10
#14musical theater duet
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
#15musical theater duet
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
Swing Joined: 7/22/10
#16musical theater duet
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!!!
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