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The possibilities for a Dance Party are endless and can be geared to almost any age... from preschoolers to teens.
A 50's sock hop, 70's disco party, western line dancing, or dance steps from the latest music videos.
Have a dance party at home, a local community center, or a dance studio that will provide lessons. Or takes guests to see a dance performance.
Fun Invitation ideas for a Dance Party include:
- in shape of record or CD
- in shape of appropriate dance shoes (ballet, tap, western boots, saddle shoes)
- with dance steps (foot prints)
- with names of well know dances (waltz, tango, rumba, etc.)
- with funny pictures of dancers (old fashioned or wild)
- written on old or blank music or computer CDs
More Invitation ideas and tips!
Fun Decorations for a Dance Party include:
- personalized party banners
- hang CDs from the ceiling
- brightly colored balloons and streamers
- disco mirror ball
More Decoration ideas and tips!
Fun Games & Activities for a Dance Party include:
- instruct and perform real dances
- dance trivia
- musical chairs
- match photos of famous dancers or dance scenes to their names/roles (Fred and Ginger, Mikhail Baryshnikov, John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever)
- play a dance video or watch a movie that has a dance theme (Ballroom Dancing, Dirty Dancing, Lord of the Dance, Saturday Night Fever (older children only)
If your budget permits, hire a dance instructor to lead dancers or a DJ to play music for a large dance party.
More Games & Activities ideas!
Creative Arts & Crafts ideas for a Dance Party include:
- beading or jewelry making
- tattoos
- dance photo collage
Fun Foods for a Dance Party include:
- pizza
- veggies with dip
- fruit kabobs
- home baked pretzels (soft)
- popcorn
- rootbeer floats
- boom box cake
Fun Favors for a Dance Party include:
- stickers
- popular music CD
- music group poster
- teen music magazines
- mini disco mirror balls
- tattoos
Special Resources for a Dance Party include:
- Celebrate Express
- Kids' Party Fun Directory (entertainment, rentals, and places)
- Shindigz.com
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