Does anyone have any good ideas for songs for a contemporary dance solo?

Question

HELP?!?

Answer 1

There are tons of good songs for contemporary. The thing is that you don't want one that's overused in competitions. For example, "Dancing" by Elisa is extremely overused, as well as any songs by Imogen Heap (Not that I don't like them! I love their songs but people use them too much for solos and it gets boring).

So here are some that are not used as much, but are still good:

"9 Crimes" - Damien Rice

"Off the Rails" - The Notwist (So different! Love the violins)

"Nobody Has to Stay" - Mirah

"Don't Die in Me" - Mirah

"Limp" - Fiona Apple

"Irvine" - Kelly Clarkson (Very sad, but powerful lyrics)

"Day Too Soon" - Sia

"Cannonball" - Vienna Teng (Love the piano in this)

"The Way I Am" - Ingrid Michaelson (Very cute and light-hearted)

"Broken" - Norah Jones

"Ocean Size Love" - Leigh Nash (Beautiful song! Great to dance to)

"Without You" - from the musical RENT

"The Blower's Daughter" - Damien Rice (I know it's a guy singing, but the simplicity and melody of the song is amaaazing)

Hope I could help! :) You can find all of these songs on iTunes.

Answer 2

almost lover- a fine frenzy

viva la vida- coldplay

let it rain- amanda marshall

Answer 3

how about

almost lover-a fine frenzy

all fall down-one republic

the moment like this-Imogen Heap(i think that is the name of the song)

dancing-elisa

uninvited-alanis morosette

blackbird-the beatles

let it be-the beatles

hope i helped :]

Answer 4

Breakdown- Jack Johnson

Strawberry Feilds Forever- The beatles

Homebird- Foy Vance

On Your Porch- The Format

Snails- The Format

Shine- Plain White T's

The Blower's Daughter- Damien Rice

Sweet and Low- Augustana

Fidelity- Regina Specktor

When Your Gone- Avril Lavigne

Dreaming With a Broken heart- John Mayer (I recommend this one)

Answer 5

a good song is no bravery by james blunt. it has amazing lyrics very meaningful!