Dance-Off Day ideas for OSHC
18 DIY activities for Dance-Off Day at before and after school care or vacation care. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Cultural Music and Dance
Children learn a simple dance from another culture, ideally guided by a family or community member who shares that tradition.
Dance-Off Day · Healthy Heart Day · Disco Day +2Dance Aerobics
Children follow an upbeat dance aerobics class, moving to music and getting their hearts pumping.
International Dance Day · Dance-Off Day · Music and Dance Day +2Dance Dice Choreography
Teams roll giant dice to choose moves, levels and directions, then string them together into a short dance to perform.
Dance-Off Day · Disco Day · Time Travellers Day +2Dance Through the Decades
Children learn simple dance moves from different decades, discovering how music and dance have changed over time.
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.
Music and Dance Day · Dance-Off Day · Disco Day +3Group Dance Routine Creation
Small groups choreograph their own dance routine to a chosen song, then perform it for the rest of the service.
Around the World Day · Diwali · Music and Dance Day +3Indian Film-Style Dance Routine
Children learn a simple high-energy Indian film-style dance routine with bright scarves, building rhythm, coordination and confidence.
St Patrick's Day · Music and Dance Day · International Dance Day +2Irish Dance Step Class
Children learn a few simple Irish dance steps, keeping their arms still by their sides and their feet quick, then dance together to a lively jig.
Dance-Off Day · Talent Show Day · Game Show Day +2Judges' Panel Dance-Off
Children dance in pairs or small groups while a friendly judging panel holds up scorecards and gives kind feedback.
Taco Fiesta Day · Music and Dance Day · Around the World Day +2Mexican Music and Dance
Children listen and dance to traditional Mexican music, learning a few simple steps and clapping rhythms.
New Year's Party · Disco Day · Dance-Off Day +1Midday Countdown Dance Party
Children count down to a pretend New Year at noon, then celebrate with a dance party.
PJ Disco · Dance-Off Day · Disco Day +2PJ Dance-off
Groups create short dance routines and perform them in a friendly dance battle. Great for a pyjama disco night.
K-Pop Dance Party · Dance-Off Day · Music and Dance Day +3Pop Dance Routine
Children learn a simple dance routine to an upbeat pop song, inspired by Korean pop group choreography.
International Dance Day · Music and Dance Day · Dance-Off Day +2Ribbon Wand Dancing
Children make ribbon wands from sticks or straws and crepe paper, then dance to music to create swirls, spirals and waves.
Robot Day · Disco Day · Music and Dance Day +2Robot Dance Moves
Children invent stiff, jerky robot moves and perform them to electronic music, then combine them into a group robot routine.
Musical Theatre Day · Music and Dance Day · Talent Show Day +1Show Tune Song and Dance
Children learn a cheerful show tune with simple actions and perform it as a group number.
Wild West Day · Country Day · Music and Dance Day +2Simple Line Dance
Children learn a simple line dance to country-style music, stepping, clapping and turning together in rows.
Gaming Day · Music and Dance Day · Disco Day +2Video Dance-Along
Children follow on-screen dance routines together, copying moves and competing for the best effort.