Dance Party Game Ideas: Fun & Creative Dance Games

Dance party game ideas are a fun and energetic way to keep guests entertained at any celebration. These games combine music, movement, and creativity, making them perfect for all ages. Classic games like “Freeze Dance,” where players must freeze in place when the music stops, or “Musical Chairs,” where players race to find a seat when the music ends, never fail to excite. For a more interactive experience, try “Dance Off,” where two players face off in a dance battle, with the crowd voting for the winner.

You can also incorporate themed dance games, such as “Shark Attack” or “Follow the Leader,” where participants imitate the leader’s dance moves. For a twist, consider adding props like hats or scarves to encourage more creativity. These games are not only great icebreakers but also ensure that everyone is actively involved, making the dance party a memorable and lively event.

Dance Party Game Ideas

Here’s a list of 50+ dance party game ideas to keep the energy high and guests entertained:

1. Freeze Dance
2. Musical Chairs
3. Dance Battle (Dance-Off)
4. Follow the Leader
5. Shark Attack Dance Game
6. Limbo
7. Dance Charades
8. Dance Relay Race
9. Pass the Dance Move
10. Simon Says Dance
11. Dance with Props (scarves, hats)
12. Dance Scavenger Hunt
13. Balloon Pop Dance
14. Dance Train
15. Dance Machine (everyone mimics one person’s dance)
16. Dance Statues
17. Dance with a Twist (every few minutes change style)
18. Blindfolded Dance
19. Conga Line
20. Hula Hoop Dance Challenge
21. Dance Ring Toss
22. Themed Dance Challenge (like ’80s, hip-hop, or salsa)
23. One-Legged Dance (only one leg allowed)
24. Partner Dance Relay
25. Dance Tic-Tac-Toe
26. Flash Mob
27. The Dance-off Dice Game (roll for different dance styles)
28. Musical Mats
29. Shadow Dancing
30. Speed Dance Battle (quick tempo)
31. Dance Bingo
32. Air Guitar Dance Off
33. Hokey Pokey
34. Twister Dance Edition
35. Song Lyric Dance (dance to a specific lyric or word)
36. Shake the Hula Hoop
37. Blindfolded Limbo
38. Dance Simon Says with a Beat
39. Dance and Freeze Freeze Frame
40. Pin the Dance Move (like Pin the Tail on the Donkey)
41. Guess the Dance Style
42. Bumper Dance
43. Dance Group Challenges
44. Dance Floor Etiquette Relay
45. Footloose Dance-off (no hands allowed)
46. Flashlight Dance Party
47. Disco Fever
48. Dance Stations (set up stations with dance challenges)
49. Silent Disco (with headphones)
50. Slow Motion Dance
51. Group Formation Dance Challenge
52. Dance Around the World (each round has a different country’s dance style)
53. Musical Statues
54. Fast and Slow Tempo Dance Game
55. Dance Party Karaoke (mix music with dancing)
56. Time Warp Dance Game
57. Dance for the Prize (everyone dances and the best dance wins a prize)
58. Guess the Dance Move (blindfolded)
59. Mummy Dance Contest (dancing while wrapped in toilet paper)
60. Group Choreography Challenge (create and perform a group dance)
61. Dance Floor Balance Challenge (stay on one foot or do a pose)
62. King and Queen of the Dance Floor (judging based on dancing skills)
63. Dance Limbo
64. Cup Dance Challenge (dance with cups)
65. Ball Dance Toss (pass a ball while dancing)
66. Blindfolded Partner Dance
67. Airband Challenge (mimic dancing with fake instruments)
68. Dance Relay with Costume Change
69. Dance Memory Game (repeat the dance moves in order)
70. Virtual Dance Battle (on Zoom or other platforms)
71. 90s Dance Party Challenge
72. Dance Off with Props (use items as props in dance)

These games will ensure your dance party stays lively and fun!

How to Play

• Freeze Dance
  • Play music and have everyone dance freely.
  • When the music stops, everyone must freeze in place.
  • Anyone caught moving when the music stops is out until the next round.
  • The last person remaining wins.

• Musical Chairs
  • Set up chairs in a circle, one fewer than the number of players.
  • Play music while players walk around the chairs.
  • When the music stops, players must quickly find a seat.
  • The person left standing without a chair is eliminated. Repeat until one player remains.
• Dance Battle (Dance-Off)
  • Split the group into two teams or pairs.
  • One person from each team steps forward and performs their best dance moves.
  • The rest of the group judges by clapping or cheering.
  • The team with the most support wins.
• Follow the Leader
  • Choose a leader who starts by doing a dance move.
  • The others must follow and replicate the moves exactly.
  • The leader can change moves as often as they want, but everyone must follow.
  • Switch leaders every round for variety.
• Shark Attack Dance Game
  • One person is the “shark” and the others are “fish.”
  • The fish must dance from one side of the room to the other without getting tagged.
  • The shark tries to catch and tag as many fish as possible.
  • Tagged fish become sharks in the next round.
• Limbo
  • Hold a stick or rope horizontally.
  • Players take turns trying to pass under the stick without touching it or falling.
  • Lower the stick after each round to make it harder.
  • The last person remaining is the winner.
• Dance Charades
  • Write down different dance styles or songs on pieces of paper.
  • One person picks a piece of paper and has to perform the dance or song without speaking.
  • Others must guess the dance or song.
  • The person who guesses correctly gets the next turn.
• Dance Relay Race
  • Divide players into teams.
  • Each person must perform a dance move to a designated spot, then pass it on to the next teammate.
  • The team that finishes first wins.
• Pass the Dance Move
  • Start with one dance move (like the moonwalk).
  • Each player must add their own dance move to the sequence before passing it on to the next player.
  • The challenge is remembering and performing the entire sequence.
• Simon Says Dance
• The leader (Simon) gives dance instructions, and players only follow the instructions if prefixed by “Simon says.”
• If Simon doesn’t say “Simon says,” and a player follows the instruction, they are out.

11. Dance with Props

• Provide props like scarves, hats, or glow sticks.
• Players must incorporate the props into their dance moves.
• Challenge participants to be creative with their use of the props.

12. Dance Scavenger Hunt

• Hide objects around the room or venue that can be “found” by dancing to them.
• Players dance to each item on the list, and once they find it, they dance back to the starting point.
• The first to complete the hunt wins.

13. Balloon Pop Dance

• Each player must dance with a balloon between their knees or feet.
• The challenge is to pop the balloon without using hands while dancing.

14. Dance Train

• The first person starts dancing and others join in one by one, forming a conga line.
• The line moves around the room, and players must maintain the rhythm as they dance.

15. Dance Machine

• One person leads with a dance move, and the rest of the group must follow exactly.
• The leader changes moves after a few moments, and the group follows.
• Keep changing leaders to ensure everyone gets a turn.

16. Dance Statues

• Players dance freely until the music stops, at which point they must freeze.
• Anyone caught moving when the music stops is out.
• The last dancer standing wins.

17. Dance with a Twist

• Every few minutes, the DJ or leader changes the style of dance, like switching from hip hop to salsa.
• Players must adapt their movements accordingly.

18. Blindfolded Dance

• Blindfold players and have them dance to the beat of the music.
• Without sight, they rely on rhythm and feel to perform the moves.
• The fun comes from seeing how well they adapt.

19. Conga Line

• Players form a line behind the leader, who starts dancing.
• The others must follow the leader’s moves.
• The line grows longer as more people join in.

20. Hula Hoop Dance Challenge

• Have each player try to hula hoop while dancing.
• Challenge them to keep the hoop going for as long as possible while performing fun moves

21. Dance Ring Toss

• Place large hoops or rings in the center of the dance floor.
• Players must toss dance-related props (scarves, hula hoops) into the rings while dancing.

22. Themed Dance Challenge

• Each round, pick a dance theme like ’80s, salsa, or hip-hop.
• Players must adapt their dance moves to the theme.

23. One-Legged Dance

• Players must dance on one leg for as long as possible.
• The last person standing on one leg wins.

24. Partner Dance Relay

• Players pair up and perform a dance together (like a waltz or swing).
• After a set time, they switch partners.

25. Dance Tic-Tac-Toe

• Draw a tic-tac-toe grid on the floor.
• Players must dance to a square and perform a move before claiming it.

26. Flash Mob

• Teach the group a simple choreographed dance.
• Everyone performs the routine together in a surprise “flash mob” style.

27. The Dance-off Dice Game

• Use a dice with different dance styles written on each side.
• Players roll the dice and must perform the corresponding dance move.

28. Musical Mats

• Place mats or pieces of paper around the floor.
• Players walk around the mats while the music plays.
• When the music stops, they must quickly find a mat to stand on. Eliminate mats as rounds progress.

29. Shadow Dancing

• Players create shadows on the wall with a spotlight.
• They must perform dance moves and others guess what they are doing based on their shadows.

30. Speed Dance Battle

• Players take turns performing fast-paced dances for a set time (e.g., 20 seconds).
• The rest of the group votes on who danced the best.

31. Dance Bingo

• Create bingo cards with different dance moves or styles.
• Players perform the dance moves to check off their card.
• The first to fill their card wins.

32. Air Guitar Dance Off

• Players pretend to play air guitar while dancing.
• Add rock or funky music to get the best performance.

33. Hokey Pokey

• Everyone forms a circle and performs the Hokey Pokey dance, adding new body parts each time.
• The song and dance are repetitive but full of fun.

34. Twister Dance Edition

• Lay out a Twister mat and have players spin the dial and perform dance moves for each color.

35. Song Lyric Dance

• Players dance to music, but the challenge is to only move to the lyrics of a specific song.
• Each time a certain word or phrase is sung, players must move.

36. Shake the Hula Hoop

• Have players hula hoop while dancing to the beat.
• The player who can keep the hoop going the longest while dancing wins.

37. Blindfolded Limbo

• Players attempt to pass under a limbo stick while blindfolded.
• The challenge is to bend low without seeing the stick.

38. Dance Simon Says with a Beat

• Play Simon Says but with dance instructions that players must follow only if Simon says.
• Add tempo or beat changes for fun.

39. Dance and Freeze Freeze Frame

• Players must dance and stop every few seconds into a fun freeze frame pose.

40. Pin the Dance Move

• Similar to “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” but players must attach a picture of a dance move on the wall.
• Blindfolded participants guess where the move is.

41. Guess the Dance Style

• One player dances in a certain style (salsa, hip-hop, etc.), and others guess the style.

42. Bumper Dance

• Players must dance without bumping into each other. If they do, they are out.

43. Dance Floor Etiquette Relay

• Players must pass through a “dance etiquette” course, performing the correct dance style at each station.

44. Footloose Dance-off

• Players must dance with only their feet, keeping their hands out of the dance moves.

45. Flashlight Dance Party

• A dark room with flashlights or glow sticks. Players dance in the dark with the lights focused on them.

46. Dance Stations

• Set up several dance challenge stations around the room where players must stop and perform a specific move or style.

47. Silent Disco

• Everyone wears headphones and dances to the music in their own world, with no noise outside the headphones.

48. Slow Motion Dance

• Players perform their best slow-motion dances to music.

49. Group Formation Dance Challenge

• Have players work together to create a synchronized dance routine.

50. Dance Around the World

• In each round, players perform a dance style from a different country.

51. Musical Statues

• Players dance freely, but when the music stops, they must freeze. The last one to stop moving is out.

52. Fast and Slow Tempo Dance

• Change the tempo of the music, and players must adjust their movements accordingly.