This document discusses choosing a research topic and outlines some potential topics related to dance performance. It mentions that research aims to advance professional practice in a systematic way and provide deeper understanding. Some example topics related to dance performance phenomena include the corps, director/choreographer, music, audience, and lighting. The document also suggests exploring how changing one or more of these variables could impact whether a show is good or bad. Additional potential topics touched on include concepts, issues, contexts, ethnicity, quality, gender, teamwork, finances, warm-ups, alcohol, policies, and theorists.