119+ ‘Dance’ Writing Prompts
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Innovative Valentines
Design a picture book that presents unique and creative ways children can show their love on Valentine’s Day.
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Dance of the Fairy Sprite
Weave a tale in verse about a fairy sprite whose every move translates into poetry.
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Superpowered Choreography
Write a fight scene between two superheroes, emphasizing the rhythm, synchronization, and pacing of the battle.
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Ice Skating Elegance
Describe an ice skating performance that is both enchanting and nerve-wracking.
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Snowflake’s Dance
Describe in detail a tranquil snowfall, focusing on the individual snowflakes and the silence that accompanies their descent.
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The April Blooms Dance
Describe observing the lifecycle of flowers blooming in April from your local park or garden.
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Enchanted Valentine’s Dance
Describe a Valentine’s Day dance where everyone must wear an enchanted mask that reveals their true feelings.
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The Phantom’s Dance
Create a narrative for an adventurer who deceives a phantom to recover a cherished artifact.
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Irish Dance Showdown
Write an intense scene of a dance off within a Traditional Irish Dancing competition.
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Forest Visionary
Imagine you’re an artist or a poet, trying to capture the essence of spring in a thriving thicket.
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Echoes of the Heart
Craft a flash fiction piece where music serves as a metaphor for a character’s deeply buried emotions.
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Balancing Act
Explore the sidekick’s role, delineating their responsibilities and their need to maintain boundaries.
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Bonfire Romance
Craft a romantic story where a beach bonfire plays a crucial role in the romance between two characters.
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Dance of Flames
Write about a tribal celebration, an ancient rite, or a spiritual journey that utilizes a beach bonfire as a powerful symbol.
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Dance of the Dry Leaves
Write a short story about a day in the life of a dry leaf being swept away by the fall wind.
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Love in Letters
Envision a man and woman courting solely through handwritten letters in the pre-digital era.
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Dance With a Stranger
Create a story based on a dance with a mysterious stranger at a masquerade ball.
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Ballad of the Moonlit Dance
Write a scene where your characters fall in love during a midsummer night’s masquerade ball.
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Reverence of the Hearth
Write a detailed narrative about a quiet winter evening spent by the hearth, basking in the glow of the fire.
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Crimson Sonnet
Write a tale about a vampire who sees his eternal life through the lens of poetic beauty.
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Dance with the Dandelions
Create a short story in which the wind takes the protagonist on a journey alongside dandelion seeds.
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A Dance with Light
Reflect on the changing quality of sunlight in November and how it affects your mood and daily activities.
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The Dance of Fireflies
Imagine a secret gathering of fireflies in your garden, narrating it as if it’s an exclusive, secret party.
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Tales of the Wind
Write a story where the wind itself is a character, interacting with the kites it lifts.
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Last Dance with Summer
Conjure an imaginary scenario where Summer is a person you can interact with, and share the final moments before their departure.
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A Forbidden Dance
Mardi Gras has a reputation for liberal boundaries. Write about a character who breaks societal norms during the festival.
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Dancing for Dinner
Imagine the lives of dance marathon participants during the Great Depression, an era of poverty, and desperation.
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Duck, Dodge, and Dance
Write about a staid dodgeball game that suddenly turns into a spontaneous dance competition.
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Heralding a Heritage Holiday
Create and write about a new Christmas tradition that preserves elements of your cultural heritage.
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Blizzard in a Bottle
Write about a character who discovers a tiny, magical blizzard trapped in a bottle.
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The Victory Dance
Tell a tale where Rey celebrates a significant victory, and detail how she celebrates it.
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The Final Dance
Write about an elderly individual who finds inspiration and joy in an unexpected hobby and eventually inspires their community.
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Imagery in Action
Describe a high-stakes, fast-paced scene (like a car chase, sports event, or a dance) using vivid imagery.
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Dance Story
Watch a dance video and write about where the dancers might be and what they might be doing after the dance is complete.
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The Bewitching Melody
Pen down a chilling narrative about a melancholic song from local folklore said to be sung by a doomed spirit that lures listeners to their deaths.
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Personal Fitness Goals
Set a fitness goal for yourself for the next six months and devise a step-by-step strategy to achieve it.
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Dance of Darkness
Imagine a world where Vampires have created an advanced society that glorifies the dark.
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Tree of Creativity
Write about a special tree that grows fruits symbolizing different genres of creativity.
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Crowning the Homecoming King & Queen
Write about a homecoming football game and the associated festivities in your school.
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Dances around Maypole
Narrate a joyful May Day celebration in your old town, featuring the iconic Maypole dance.
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Gratitude for Self
Express gratitude for your abilities, qualities, or achievements that you are proud of.
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Discovering a New Art form
Write about an artistic hobby you’ve always been curious to try and imagine what it would be like to take the plunge.
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Dance of Anger
Think about a time when you felt really angry. Write a scene to express this emotion without using the word “angry”.
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Tracking the Phantom Art Thief
Create a thrilling adventure and chase between a seasoned detective and a notorious, elusive art thief.
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Dance of the Autumn Leaves
Describe the transformation of a tree throughout the autumn season, focusing on the vibrancy and the diversity of colors.
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Expression Through Art
Detail how a particular form of art serves as an outlet for personal expression and dive into its therapeutic attributes.
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Happily Ever After Inc.
Create an ad for a company that promises to turn any ordinary date into a fairytale-level romantic event.
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Apocalyptic Renaissance
Imagine a zombie apocalypse that triggers a renaissance of arts and culture.
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Truths in Lies
Craft a conversation where the dialogue seems to be full of falsehoods, but on closer examination, contains deep truths.
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Dragon Dance Diaries
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a dragon dancer during the Chinese New Year.
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Fireplace Musings
Describe the quiet musings that dance through your mind as you stare into a calmly crackling fireplace.
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Fireside Tales
Describe a story or a series of events that took place in front of a crackling fireplace.
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Renaissance Christmas Revels
Invent a Christmas feast held in the Renaissance court of a European monarch.
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Festive Melodies
Describe a traditional music festival or dance from another culture that fascinates you.
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School Night Magic
Imagine that the school comes alive after hours. What kind of mischief or adventure takes place?
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Christmas Dinner’s Dazzling Dance
Imagine a Christmas feast where all the dishes come alive and put on a performance.
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World Tour from Home
Describe your favorite foreign country hobby or activity you discovered through books or media.
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Coaches & Mentors
Write about a coach or mentor in an extra-curricular activity that has made an impact on your life.
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Midnight Dance Fever
Write about a young couple who fell in love while dancing under the stars on a cruise ship’s deck.
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The Hidden Choreographies
Describe the hours of rehearsal and preparation that go into the dance performances at the Yule Ball.
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Decaying Dances
Write about a haunted, derelict ballroom where spectral figures continue their long-abandoned dances.
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Judges Judged
Create a fanfic where regular participants of a reality shows switch roles with the judges.
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The Binding Dance
Write about a celebration or festival where a formal dance leads to a deeper bond between you and your companion.
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The Dance of Magic
Magic is a gift that both elves and humans share, yet their approach to it is vastly different. Write a story showing these differences.
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Integrated Dance
Describe the dance between your shadow and light, envisioning it as a synchronized ballet or dramatic tango.
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Dance in the Rain
Write about a difficult situation you were in and list all the positive things you garnered or learned from that event.
