Dance class party

What it is

A dance teacher comes to your home or a hired hall and teaches the group a routine to a chosen song: pop, street dance, a musical number or a viral dance. At the end, the group performs for parents and you film it as a keepsake. A similar session works for a hen party with a different song.

Plan ahead

• Four weeks before: book a teacher and agree the style and song. Hire a hall with a wooden floor if your living room is small.
• One week before: send the song to guests so they can listen.
• On the day: clear the space and set up a speaker and a phone on a tripod.

Activities

Warm-up games

Freeze dance, “follow the leader” and stretching.

Learning the routine

The teacher teaches 8 counts at a time, then joins them together.

Performance

Seat parents in rows; dim the lights and add a spotlight. Film it and share it with everyone.

Food and drink

• Wraps, pizza slices, fruit
• Water and juice
• A cake with a dancer or a music note

Tips

• Let shy guests be at the back.
• Choose a song with clean lyrics.