Dancing is popular among people of all ages, gender, and nationality. After all, they make it possible to maintain yourself in excellent physical shape, improve flexibility, relax, raise your spirits and not only. Those who from the category of lovers have turned into professionals or want to become one create dance classes.
Brainstorm
Most of the already formed groups, and sometimes training together for a rather long period, are faced with the problem: what is the name of the dance group to come up with. It would seem that could be easier? But in practice, things are more complicated. Let's figure out how to get out of this rather difficult situation. After all, be that as it may, for each of them it is required - the name of the dance group.
First of all, the name needs to be invented not by one person, not even by the leader, but by involving the entire dance group in this undertaking. In other words, arrange a real brainstorm. Write down and ponder each idea that will be proposed in its course. And let it seem at first that they do not make sense, later it turns out that it was this idea that helped to decide what to call the dance group. Therefore, it is worth writing down all the ideas that arose during the discussion.
The main thing to keep in mind is the fact that the name of the dance group should reflect its essence, style, mood, energy, personality, even the age category. That is, the name of the group should reflect the essence of the dance collective. So you can’t be negligent in resolving this issue. After all, as they say, as you name a ship, it will sail.
Basic rules for the name of a dance group
Of course, the name of the dance group is a purely creative process, but even it provides for the observance of certain rules. These small tricks will allow you to create exactly the option that will be able to reflect the essence of the dance collective:
- When choosing a name, take into account the genre style of the collective, for example, a contemporary dance ensemble is one style. Accordingly, the name should suit this genre. Hip-hop dance groups should have a completely different name that matches this style.
- Also consider the age category, because the name for the children's team requires simpler words and their combinations, more understandable and easily remembered, especially by its participants.
- The name should be harmonious, easy to pronounce, you should not use catchy words, even if you really like how interesting they sound. Avoid long words too.
- Build on the nationality of the dance the group is engaged in.
- If you decide to come up with the name of a dance group, consisting of several words, be sure to make sure that they are well combined with each other and form a single whole. But do not get carried away by the length of the name, otherwise it will be difficult to remember.
- You should not choose as the name of your group those that will resonate with existing ones, how much you would not like them. The thing is that, one way or another, people, having heard it, will draw analogies. And sometimes, not wanting it, they will begin to compare your team with those who already have a similar name. And no one guarantees that this comparison will be in your favor.
- Use the words that are familiar and understandable to you, for example, some elements of dance, style, costume, country of origin of the dance direction, and so on.
- Remember that the name is the first impression of the team. That is, the spectator, even without seeing the performance, after the announcement of the group of dancers, having heard its name, already draws a certain image for himself, and he has a certain impression in advance.
- Do not forget about humor, because it often saves the most hopeless situation, including finding a name for a dance group. Of course, there is no need to step over the line, it is worth remembering the norms of morality. Yes, and the name with humor is not for every team.
- When searching for a name for a children's dance group, avoid complex words and phrases, choose ones that the dance class participants can easily pronounce on their own and understand their essence.
Dance era
A great solution for what to call a dance group would be a temporary era. Especially if the dances are thematic. Or the direction of the dance, some of its foundations, movements were invented in those days. For example, a collective that is engaged in ancient dances may use the name Barocco or Renaissance. But be careful, the children's dance group is not too organically combined with complex and intricate names. By the way, some syllables can be cut off from the names of epochs, as a result of which new words will be received, which will become the sonorous name of the dance collective.
For ballroom dance groups, the names "Beautiful Era", "Medival" may be suitable. Taking the name of a historical era or a temporary passage, do not forget about the style orientation of the team. Indeed, for example, for a group engaged in Latin American dances, the name "Decadence" is unlikely to be appropriate. But do not overzealous in the historical binding of the name of the collective.
Style of the dance group
The genre of the dance group is another clue in the difficult task of choosing a name for it. For example, if you are engaged in folk dances, you should somehow beat this in the name of the group. The same goes for ballrooms: here more refined, slightly elevated, graceful names will do. For a hip-hop dance group and other contemporary dances, there is room for action. By the way, if your repertoire contains some frequently performed numbers or a dance-visiting card, then you can use their name as a collective name. Choose unusual names that are of particular importance to your group and that can present you in the right way. Subsequently, the viewer will associate the dance itself, regardless of its performer, and the word itself is with your team.
Name and location
It will be very interesting and original to use the names of rivers, lakes, mountains and other geographical objects as the name of the dance group. You can even call the group some architectural monuments, famous tourist places. For example, the Versailles group or the Misty Albion, the Brazilian Carnival or the Cheops Pyramid. Or “Volga patterns” - the name also speaks about the area, and hints at the style, reflects it, that is, it immediately becomes clear that the dance group is engaged in a folk direction.
Dance elements
The names of some dance steps or elements, movements, which are inherent to your particular stylistic direction, can also become a good idea for a team name. As a rule, they are harmonious, vibrant, besides, hearing them, you can immediately assume in which genre the group performs.
The name of the style itself can also serve as the name of the collective. But keep in mind that in this case it is easy to be equally named with other groups, because this technique is used by many. After all, it is quite simple.
Harmony
Do not forget that the name should be easy to pronounce, to be pleasing to the hearing, not to cut it. Of course, some rely on originality and the fact that a harsh word will make a person remember the name faster. But, as practice shows, it is easier for people to remember what they liked. Try to insert the chosen name of the collective into different phrases and sentences, incline it. Then you can understand how good it sounds.
Ease of perception
The age category of the teams is different, and even the viewers are even more so. Therefore, the name must be selected taking into account that it was easily understandable to both small fans and parents, grandparents of the members of the collective. Therefore, ultramodern expressions should be avoided, only the groups that choose the latest trends in dance are an exception. Many people call dance groups in foreign words. This is a good move, but make sure that the chosen word is easily pronounced even by those who do not know foreign languages.
Of course, to come up with the name of a dance group is a troublesome thing, but it's worth it. After all, choosing the right name for the group, you will thereby create a better impression of it and the necessary reputation.