Glow Party / Glow Stick Dance
Glow Stick Dance
Children dance in a darkened room with glow sticks, making light trails and copying moves.
How to run it
- Dim the lights and play upbeat music.
- Hand out glow sticks or bracelets.
- Lead a few simple moves for children to copy.
- Add freeze dance or a follow-the-leader round.
You will need
- glow sticks or bracelets
- music
- speaker
Make it easier or harderYounger children can follow simple moves; older children can create their own light routine.
SafetyKeep enough light to move safely, clear the floor and replace any leaking glow sticks.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 5Children express themselves through movement and enjoy shared physical activity.
Fits these theme days
More like this
Around the World Day · Diwali · Music and Dance Day +3
Indian Film-Style Dance Routine
Children learn a simple high-energy Indian film-style dance routine with bright scarves, building rhythm, coordination and confidence.
Around the World Day · Music and Dance Day · K-Pop Dance Party +3Dances From Around the World
Children try short dance and drumming styles from different parts of the world, comparing rhythms and moves and finding their favourites.
Bird Watching Day · Nature Play Day · Music and Dance Day +2Bird Call Matching Game
Children listen to recordings of local bird calls and match each one to a picture, tuning their ears to birds in their area.
Birthday for Everyone Day · Mad Hatter's Tea Party · Games Day +2Unbirthday Party Games
Everyone celebrates with classic party games like musical statues and pass the parcel, so no one misses out on a birthday party.