Freeze Dance

A super simple dance game where kids go crazy to the music and freeze like statues when it stops.

🧒 Age 3-8 👥 4-15 kids ⏱ 10-15 minutes 📍 Indoor & Outdoor ⚡ High Energy

Kids dancing and freezing during a freeze dance game

How to play Freeze Dance

Freeze Dance is one of the easiest and most reliable party games for young kids. You only need music and a bit of space. Kids dance as wildly as they like while the music plays, then must freeze like statues the second it stops. It’s perfect as a warm-up game or to burn some energy before cake.

What you need

Music (playlist with fun kids songs)
A phone, tablet or speaker
Some open space to move safely

Step-by-step instructions

Ask all the kids to spread out so they have enough space to move without bumping into each other.
Explain the rules: when the music plays, everyone dances; when the music stops, everyone must freeze like a statue.
Start the music and encourage big, silly dance moves so kids really get into it.
Stop the music suddenly and watch everyone freeze. Point out especially funny or creative poses.
Start the music again and repeat several times, changing songs or the speed of the music.
Finish with one last big dance round where everyone can move freely without freezing.

Pro Tip 💡

Keep the atmosphere playful instead of strict. Rather than sending kids 'out', give funny mini-challenges to anyone who wobbles, like a quick animal noise or a silly spin, so everyone can stay in the game.

Fun variations

🎉 Theme dance: choose songs that match your party theme, like princess, superheroes or animals, and ask kids to dance like the characters.
🎉 Slow motion round: play very slow music and tell kids to move in exaggerated slow motion before freezing.
🎉 Pose challenge: before each round, call out a pose they must freeze in, like a star, superhero, robot or animal.

Safety tips

Make sure the floor is clear of toys, bags or cables so nobody trips while dancing.
Keep drinks and snacks away from the dance area to avoid spills and slipping.
Remind kids to keep their hands to themselves and not push while moving around.

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