| July 20, 2010 Written by: Tyna Lewis | | | | righteous female dance partner, it will be a great |
| It's the middle of the summer and for some, the | | | | choice. For a final touch, hang disco swirl |
| days are beginning to blend together. The | | | | decorations from your ceiling. These shiny |
| combination of oppressive heat and humidity with | | | | decorations include miniature disco balls, musical |
| the rigors of everyday life can leave many people | | | | notes and will complete the transformation from |
| in need of some excitement. Hosting a | | | | an ordinary house into Studio 54. |
| disco-themed party while singing along with some | | | | Music is a must for almost any get-together, but |
| Gloria Gaynor can be the perfect way for your | | | | it is even more crucial for a disco-themed bash. |
| friends and family to boogie their way out of the | | | | Make sure you have a CD with some great disco |
| summer doldrums. | | | | tunes such as "Stayin' Alive" or "Ring My Bell," as |
| Your guests will need to get the skinny on your | | | | they are a surefire way to make your friends |
| party in a unique and exciting fashion, so be sure | | | | want to do The Hustle. Of course, there a |
| to go all out when it comes to sending out | | | | number of party supplies you'll need other than |
| invitations. A great idea would be to use ones that | | | | just music. One thing you'll want to make sure |
| are made to look like an invite to an exclusive 70s | | | | you do not forget to include is proper attire, and |
| night club. Including images of a disco ball and | | | | there are definitely a lot of options. For instance, |
| dancers decked out in bell bottoms and platform | | | | you can provide guests with headgear ranging |
| shoes will have your prospective guests thinking | | | | from a psychedelic newsboy hat to a purple shag |
| they'll be attending a party straight out of | | | | hat. You would be remiss if you did not include |
| Saturday Night Fever. | | | | the theme in paper goods as well. Disco dancer |
| There are few periods in time that had more | | | | plates, cups and beverage napkins are another |
| elaborate decorations and fashion than the disco | | | | great way to incorporate the feel of a bygone |
| era. From the bright lights to the flamboyant | | | | time. |
| clothing, your shindig will certainly have to reflect | | | | Although disco died out by the end of the 70s |
| the extravagant nature of the 70s. One | | | | and was met with fierce backlash, the cultural |
| decoration that is a must is a disco ball. These | | | | phenomenon holds a particularly unique place in |
| iconic, sparkling spheres will be a fantastic way to | | | | American history. Hosting a disco-themed soirée |
| create the disco atmosphere. Another addition | | | | can be a wonderful way to pay homage to this |
| that your guests are sure to dig would be to affix | | | | brief period in time while bringing some of your |
| life size dancer add-ons to your walls. Whether it | | | | favorite people together for some fun. |
| is a man in a white suit getting down or his | | | | |