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, a 70's disco party, a western line dancing party or focus on music and dance steps from the latest top 40 music videos.
Have the party at home, a local community center, or a dance studio that will provide lessons; you could even 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
Fun Decorations for a Dance Party include:
* personalized party banners
* hang CDs from the ceiling
* brightly colored balloons and streamers
* disco mirror ball
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.
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
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