Among the Pinterest Predicts trends for 2026 was an out-of-this-world oddity that we’re not sure is getting enough attention. The Alien Girl Villain aesthetic seems like it got lost in the Pinterest sphere, but you’ll find it at most dance competitions if you know what you’re looking for.
Aliencore content emphasizes extraterrestrial eye shapes, alien conspiracy theories, and abduction stories. It’s silly! Aliencore embraces bright colors and boho aesthetics. The vibe is avant-garde fashion, little gray men, and Coachella sensibilities. There’s just enough whimsy here for a fabulous production number.
The Alien Girl Villain aesthetic is something a bit different. More in line with office sirens, e-girls, and fierce glam, the alien girl villain is ethereal. Pinterest describes the look as “Deep Space darkness meets stardust siren in your most intergalactic era yet.” In fashion, the aesthetic relies on silver tones and abstract galaxy and star motifs. Think, like outerspace, shimmering darkness.
When you think of the routines that “always” appear at dance competitions, you’re probably thinking of pop hits, theater staples, and all that jazz (literally). But it seems like every event needs at least one routine with an offbeat track or a spoken-word element to set the tone for a routine that relies on robotic or alien creepiness.
In a dance competition, you need an unsettling song with a costume to match, and you’re already halfway there. A common choice for these kinds of routines is “Satisfaction” by Benny Banassi. The robotic voices and harsh rhythms add creep factor that supports off-putting choreography. New songs are on the rise, though. “Where Are You Taking Me?” by Travis Lake has a test subject element that tickles our sense of alien horror. (Check out a list of Alien Girl Villain songs at the end of this article.)
The “why” for alien girl villain routines has layers. At competitions, the mix of routines that reference popular performances, get laughs for silly themes, or pull at the audience’s heartstrings with emotional choreography can seem predictable, even when they’re flawlessly performed. The alien girl villain routine is less used. Unique routines are good for grabbing the judges’ attention, but you should also be prepared for extra scrutiny. Standing out from the regular competition space means that the judges are looking for everything that makes a “regular” routine competition ready and your successful execution of the theme, including the strength and control needed to pull of robotic gestures and creepy facial expressions. Immersive musicality is a must!
The alien girl villain might already be floating out of orbit in the world of fashion, but we expect to see her continue to touch down at dance competitions for years to come. Dancers who are willing to reinvent the competition routine with unexpected music, choreography, and attitudes bring a wow factor that encourages others to see what avenues of expression they’re missing out on.
Alien Girl Villain Songs Made for Unsettling Choreography
- Satisfaction by Benny Banassi
- Where Are You Taking Me? by Travis Lake
- Click Clack Symphony by RAYE
- LED Spirals by Le Castle Vania
- Darkside by NEONI
- I Want You to Breathe by Kavari
