Music and dancing are proven mood-boosters. Even a cranky kid will quickly snap out of it during a dance session.

The younger kids are exposed to dancing, the less self-conscious they’ll be about it later in life. So get those little boogie shoes on! Here are some ideas to help you throw an epic dance party.

Disco Decor

A childrens dance parties is not only about the dancing and fun games; it can also be used to impart important life skills such as co-operation, creativity and communication. For example, helping your child to organise the invite list and make their own unique invitation cards is a great way to get them excited about the event.

Hanging colourful streamers, balloons and lights is a must for a disco themed party. You can even make your own disco ball by spray painting a styrofoam ball with metallic paint. Add more sparkle with a scattering of silver little glitter or confetti.

You can set up a photo booth with disco-themed props and take pictures of the kids. Or, have a karaoke machine so the kids can show off their singing skills. You can also give the kids disco-themed favours such as glow sticks or oversize sunglasses and hairspray for a messy hairdo. Set out a table with these goodies at the beginning of the party so that they can pick them up as they arrive.

Music

When it comes to kids dance party music, there are a lot of options that will make kids of any age happy. From the soundtracks of their favorite movies to goofy songs they love belting out in the car, there's bound to be something for everyone. Some of the most crowd-pleasing dance party songs for children include Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," Katrina and the Waves' "Walking on Sunshine," Kenny Loggins' "Footloose," Wang Chung's "Everybody Have Fun Tonight," and Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Another great dance song for kids is Smash Mouth's "I'm a Believer." This kidfriendly rock song is energetic and has a message about not giving up on your dreams. The chorus is especially catchy, and kids will have a blast dancing to it. For a musical twist, you can also play an oldies but goodies song like the Black Eyed Peas' "Rhythm Is a Dancer." This song is easy to dance to and has lyrics that will keep the kids singing along.

Dance Floor

A kids dance party entertainer will be on hand to teach the little ones a selection of fun dance and cheer routines, while everyone gets their groove on on the dancefloor. Kids can also show off their moves with glow-in-the-dark props like batons, bracelets, tambourines and dance sticks.

Play music with quick beats to get the guests moving, and slow songs for those who want to relax. It is also helpful to include a song request form with the party invitations so that the children can choose their favourite tunes ahead of time.

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Games

The right dance party games can make a big difference when it comes to getting shy kids into the groove. From classic favorites like musical chairs to fun dance challenges, there's something for everyone on this list of party games.

Balloon dance is a great activity for hand-eye coordination and lets children mingle while they compete for the longest time to juggle a balloon and stay on the dance floor. To make it more challenging, play songs that express emotions such as happy, sad or angry and see who can last longer dancing with the balloon.

Another great game for teamwork is spot dance. Divide the kids into pairs and have them stand in large circles on the dance floor while music plays. The player who steps out of the circle gets disqualified. This can be made even harder by speeding up the music. For a creative twist on this game, have players swish and squiggle with fancy ribbon sticks.