How Do You Use Umbrellas In A Dance Routine?
Choreographers are always looking for something that makes their dance routine “pop out” from the others. Using props in a dance routine really gives a visual connection to the music for the audience. An umbrella,used as a prop is affordable, lightweight and easy to use, thus making it a great prop option for a dance routine. Select music to choreograph your dance routine that using an umbrella as a prop would add a visual connection to the theme of the music or song. Choose songs such as “Singing in the Rain,” “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” or even “It’s Raining Men.” All of those make the use of an umbrella as a prop really work. Yellow umbrellas or multicolored umbrellas look terrific going up and down and twirling all around. Use an umbrella as your prop for dance routines that need to show delicacy such as a Southern Belle strolling in the sun twirling her umbrellas or parasol. A cloth umbrella or parasol with ruffles and frills compliments the costuming and the music. Pick a
