Winter Wonderland / Ice Statue Freeze Dance
Ice Statue Freeze Dance
Children dance to music and freeze like ice statues when it stops; anyone who wobbles melts and joins the judges.
How to run it
- Clear a dance space and set up music.
- Children dance freely while the music plays.
- Pause the music and everyone freezes like an ice statue.
- Children who move become judges for the next round.
You will need
- music player
- music
Make it easier or harderSkip the 'out' rule for younger children; older children can freeze in themed poses.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Moving to music and freezing builds self-control and physical wellbeing.
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