If the kids love dressing up for Halloween, you know how much fun it is to plan their costumes and attempt to outdo their last creative effort. If your child loves their dance classes, taking inspiration from the world of dance can introduce you to a world of ideas. As you begin planning, keep these suggestions in mind.

Halloween Costumes Inspired by Dance

1. Shirley Temple

The iconic actress known for her head full of curls was also widely regarded as a fantastic dancer. She attended her first dance class at age three, tap-danced on the big screen for the first time at age six, and eventually performed with many industry stalwarts, including Bill Robinson and Jack Haley. 

Kids can steal her signature look this Halloween by curling their hair into tight ringlets, pulling on a playful fit-and-flare dress with an extra-full skirt, and pairing matching Mary Janes with white ankle socks. 

2. Baby From "Dirty Dancing"

Some movie dance scenes are downright iconic and unforgettable. Such is the case with Baby and Johnny’s epic closing scene in "Dirty Dancing." A teenager will have the time of her life on Halloween night when she dresses up as Jennifer Grey’s memorably innocent character, Baby Houseman. If they haven't seen the movie, watching it together can be a valuable bonding opportunity.

Your teen will need a sleeveless soft pink dress with a flared skirt and a pair of strappy silver heels to achieve this look. If going with a partner, they can wear a fitted black T-shirt and snug black pants with black tap shoes to recreate Patrick Swayze’s character, Johnny Castle.

3. MC Hammer

He may be best known for a handful of iconic hits, but it was MC Hammer’s style that really caught attention in 1990. When his “U Can’t Touch This” video debuted, it was an instant classic, as was his baggy harem pants, the cropped yellow jacket, and gold chain necklaces. A pair of glasses rounded out the look. It’s a look that’s easy to replicate and even easier to identify.
 

If your little one loves to move, they’ll enjoy the dance classes at Utah Dance Artists in South Jordan, UT. The dance studio offers a variety of disciplines, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, ballroom, hip hop, and tumbling. Dance classes are open to kids as young as 18 months old. Visit the website to browse their offerings or register for a trial class. Call (801) 562-0913 to speak with a representative about signing up.