The 1970s are remembered for one thing – disco! In fact, the movement made such an impact on the world that it’s still a popular party theme over 30 years since the decade ended. If you’ve decided to host a dance-tastic disco party, here are six tips for making it a huge success.
Send party invitations
All party planning must start somewhere. Yours? Well, it should start with sending out some carefully chosen invitations. You can't go wrong with these disco party invites from Putty Print. They are fun, colourful and set the perfect tone from the outset.
Wear costumes
When it comes to 70s fashion, bigger is better. As the host, you should set the standard by wearing something totally outrageous like a glittery jumpsuit. You should also encourage your guests to switch up their wardrobes by donning bell-bottom trousers, wide-collar shirts, knee-high socks and floral dresses.
Decorate with props
You’ll want your guests to feel like they’ve stepped into a time machine when they enter your party. At the very least, you should have a disco ball. However, there should also be an abundance of foam microphones, wigs and bright lights on the go.
Play music
This one should be easy. The best tracks of the 70s still tend to be dancefloor-fillers, including the Village People’s Y.M.C.A and Pointer Sisters’ hit I’m So Excited. These tunes are sure to get people up on their feet and throwing a few shapes.
Teach a dance routine
A little bit of synchronised dancing wouldn’t go amiss. Obviously, you can’t expect people to know all the routines, so make sure you brush up on the best routines – such as the iconic one for Van McCoy’s track Do The Hustle – and then host a brief and fun tutorial for your guests.
Hold a dance contest
Once everyone is in the swing of things, get ready to hold a dance off! Be sure to reward those who receive the loudest cheer for their routine.
Time to dance the night away
Everyone knows that the best disco parties are a combination of music, dancing and costumes. It all starts with sending out the invitations but printed party banners can also make a great addition to the 70s decor.