Carnival Theme

Dance Carnival

Act I

Scene I

"Thrill Rides"

Carnival- by the Baha Men. Use this song to open the show. Use lots of dancers, make it colorful, and use a variety of props to give a carnival atmosphere.

Roller Coaster- Use the song Roller Coaster by Freaky D.

Tilt-A-Whirl- Use the song Tilt-A-Whirl by New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble

Log Ride- Watch The River Run by Kenny Loggins

Flying Swings- It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) by Duke Ellington.

Bumper Cars- Bump by Raven-Symon from the Ice Princess soundtrack.

The Scrambler- Scramble by System 7.

Scene II

"Kiddie Rides"

That Is Carnival- by Fay-Ann Lyons. Open the scene with this song.

Train Ride- Chugga Chugga Choo Choo by Choo Choo Soul.

Carousel- The Waltz Suite from the musical Carousel.

Cars- The Big Red Car by the Wiggles.

Boats- Row Row Row Your Boat by Fisher-Price from the album Dance Baby Dance. This is a jazzed up version of the nursery rhyme that is danceable.

Airplanes- The song Airplane by the Indigo Girls.

Pony Ride- I Wanna Be A Cowboy by Boys Don't Cry (the clean version)

Bounce House- Jump Around by House Of Pain (the clean version)

ActII

Scene III

"Fair Food"

Carnival Time- by Bo Dollis And The Wild Magnolias. Open the 2nd act with this song.

Funnel Cake- Funnel Cake Stand Blues by Careless Sherman.

Cotton Candy- The song Cotton Candy by Melany from the album Kidstuff By Melany.

Popcorn- Use the version by Hot Butter or Crazy Frog.

Pretzels- The song Pretzel by Laurie Berkner from the album Buzz Buzz.

Nachos- La Bomba by Ricky Martin

Hot Dogs- Hot Dogs by They Might Be Giants from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Popsicles- The Popsicle by New Kids On The Block.

Scene VI

"Let's Play Games"

My Carnival- Open this scene with the song My Carnival by Paul McCartney & Wings.

Dance Off Challenge- Use the song Get Ready For This. Use one of the many versions.

Pick-A-Duck- Rubber Duckie by Ernie or the Hit Crew's disco version from the album Kid's Disco Fun.

Ring Toss- Ring Ding Ding by L.O.C.

Bean Bag Toss- The song Bean Bag by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.

Sack Races- Jump For My Love by The Pointer Sisters.

Basketball Toss- Whoomp! There It Is by Tag Team

Grande Finale- Escapade by Janet Jackson