Peter Pan
Disney animated musical / Fantasy adventure
J.M. Barrie's classic story of the boy who never grows up and his adventures in Neverland.
About This Theme
Peter Pan captures the imagination of young dancers who dream of flying to Neverland. The themes of adventure, imagination, and staying young at heart resonate with children and remind adults of their own childhood dreams. The contrast between the Darling nursery and Neverland gives you two distinct visual worlds to play with. Pirates, mermaids, lost boys, and fairies offer endless costume and choreography possibilities.
You Can Fly is pure joy to choreograph. The sense of weightlessness and wonder translates beautifully to dance. Whether you use rigging for actual flying or clever staging to suggest it, the moment never fails to delight. The pirate sequences let you incorporate swordplay (foam swords), adventure choreography, and the comedic Captain Hook versus Crocodile dynamic that children love.
Age Groups & Casting
Key Roles & Characters
Song Suggestions
Costume Ideas
Peter Pan wears his signature green tunic - can be made or purchased easily. Add tights and a pointed cap with feather. Wendy starts in a nightgown, then can change to a simpler dress for Neverland.
Lost Boys wear animal-themed costumes in browns and tans. Pirates need striped shirts, bandanas, and perhaps eyepatches. Captain Hook is elaborate - red coat, feathered hat, and of course the hook.
Fairies sparkle in pastels with wings. Tinker Bell is specifically green with glow effects if possible. Mermaids can appear in iridescent fabrics.
Staging & Set Ideas
The nursery needs a window - the iconic exit point for flying to Neverland. Neverland itself can shift between the Lost Boys' hideout (earthy, forest-like), the pirate ship (simple mast and rigging), and the lagoon.
The flying sequence can use simple staging - dancers on elevated platforms, creative lighting, or even just great choreography that suggests flight. A crocodile can be a prop or a dancer in costume.
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