Music advice!

[Lilac]

My DD needs to choreograph a dance of just 2 - 3 mins involving some strong contrast. We have little idea where to start, and anything we find is too well known, too associated with a ballet.. Any suggestions where to start? Thanks

[Dance*is*life]

Is she supposed to choreograph a contemporary piece or classical?  That makes a big difference musically, of course.  Baroque music can be interesting and a bit different.  Piano pieces often have contrasting themes if you can find something short enough.  Does she have an idea of what she wants to do?

[Lilac]

Type of music doesn't matter, the main things are to find some strong contrast and not to be well known! DD doesn't have much idea!

[Pups_mum]

Music from film scores often has quite a bit of contrast within one piece so that might be an avenue worth exploring.

[SBallerina]

I immediately started to think of Kung Fu Piano: Cello Ascends by The Piano Guys. It is 3,5min and might be too well known though .. You can find it on Spotify

Edited November 1, 2015 by SBallerina

[drdance]

I would recommend film scores or overtures to operas.... no singing but lots of different styles all in one piece.

[Lilac]

Hi listened to this and we all loved it! All suggestions appreciated - this is top of the list I think. DD also plays the cello which also seemed to make her love it, and a piece we've not heard of so hopefully sufficiently obscure!

[Picturesinthefirelight]

Dd loves The Piano Guys but they are becoming very popular (overdone?)

[SBallerina]

Picturesinthefirelight: Yea The Piano Guys are becoming more popular now. I love their music as well. I think the Cello one would be fine though. It is quite different from the other versions I've heard.