WUSA Decade Dance Party: 2000’s

A close-up of a person wearing crystal-encrusted sunglasses and a hood. The right lens says "The Fame." Text at the bottom reads "LADY GAGA." With light blonde hair and glossy pale pink lips, it's a perfect look for any 2000's Decade Dance Party.

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Yellow by Coldplay

A plain orange-yellow background with "Coldplay" written in bold black letters and "Yellow" in large white letters beneath it in the left top corner, evoking a nostalgic 2000's vibe perfect for a Decade Dance Party.

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One More Time by Daft Punk

A black background features the text "DAFT PUNK ONE MORE TIME" in colorful, illuminated letters, arranged in a rainbow spectrum. Light beams in matching colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue) radiate downwards from the letters, creating a vibrant effect reminiscent of a 2000’s Decade Dance Party.

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TikTok by Kesha

Album cover for "Animal" by Ke$ha featuring a close-up of her face with glittery gold lipstick and makeup. The background is dark, and her name is written in glittery gold text while the album title "Animal," perfect for a 2000's Decade Dance Party, is in a bold, purple and red handwritten style at the bottom.

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Fireflies by Owl City

Album cover for Owl City's "Ocean Eyes". It depicts a coastal scene with a towering, modern building on the shoreline surrounded by blue ocean water. The band's name and album title are prominently displayed against the sky in white letters, evoking a 2000's vibe perfect for any WUSA Decade Dance Party.

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Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) by Beyoncé

Album cover for *NSYNC's "No Strings Attached," featuring the five band members as marionettes with strings attached to their wrists, set against a backdrop with curtains in a puppet show style. Perfect for any 2000’s Decade Dance Party, the iconic *NSYNC logo and album title are displayed at the top and bottom.

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You Belong with Me by Taylor Swift (for the Swifties out there)

Album cover for "Fearless" by Taylor Swift featuring a close-up of her with a serious expression, eyes closed, and hair flowing. The background is light with her name and the album title written in cursive gold text, capturing the essence of a 2000’s Decade Dance Party.

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While the list here ends, I can’t stress enough that there are many epic songs from the 2000s. If you’re in the mood for a 2000’s playlist, listen to this Spotify Playlist from unplugged:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1udqwx26htiKljZx4HwVxs?si=7cefbfa7d5dc4245
As an FYI, let’s not forget that many of us listened to these songs on an iPod, which was introduced in the 2000s, and was later discontinued in 2022 ☹

 

A row of six iPod Nano devices in different colors: silver, green, blue, pink, red, and black. These iconic gadgets from the 2000's have a small display screen showing menu options and a circular control wheel below it. The devices are standing upright against a white background.

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Fashion
If you haven’t noticed, Y2K is back in style and many current celebrities, like Rihanna and Bella Hadid, are rocking it these days. It’s also getting popular among university students, as we see our lovely peers rocking that 2000s style.

A person wearing sunglasses, a white mask, a white sleeveless top with a graphic print reminiscent of a 2000's Decade Dance Party, and white pants walks outdoors. They carry a green bag over one shoulder and hold a tray with two drinks and a container. The background is blurred with urban elements.

Some key pieces of these Y2K styles include hand-painted baby tees and pants, ripped-baggy jeans, oversized shirts, worn cargo pants, camo tees, and low-rise jeans. Many more pieces make the Y2K look unique and so there are so many combinations to consider! If you’re looking to rock the Y2K style, just for fun, or to wear to our WUSA Decade Dance Party, here is a Pinterest board to inspire you: https://pin.it/4HfykFa. If you need a couple of pieces to spice up your outfit and are on a budget, then don’t walk and run to WUSA Thrift to grab a piece that will complete your look!
Movies and TV
We can’t talk about the 2000s without a special mention of the movies and shows during those times. Some shows continue to reign as cult classics, like The Office, Breaking Bad, the Sopranos, and Gossip Girl, while other shows like American Idol introduced us to some great singers like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. The movies of the 2000s also deserve a special mention, as they are often the movies that continue to be played during movie nights and sleepovers. Who would have known that Iron Man, Mean Girls, The Devil Wear Prada, X-Men, Sam Raimi’s Spiderman trilogy and Harry Potter movies would be cherished these many years later? While there’s so much to talk about when it comes to movies and TV shows of the 2000s, we’ll save this conversation for another time for when we perhaps might host a 2000s-themed movie party soon. Stay tuned!

Can’t Get Enough of the 2000s… then wait till you hear this!

Let’s take it one step further and travel back in time!

On November 21st, let your groove on at WUSA’s Decade Dance Party: 2000s! Come on out for a fun night filled with throwback hits at Maxwell’s Concerts & Events. Go with friends, or show up ready to meet new people, and dance the night away to artists like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Eminem, and more!
Be sure to try out the Y2K style to match the vibes! If you’re not sure where to get started, check out this Pinterest board for inspiration, and if you’re looking to add pieces to your outfit, head to WUSA Thrift   as your one-stop shop for everything fashion!

Navya Manoj
Communications Assistant

Published: Monday, November 6, 2023