Safety is always a priority for any elementary school event. A \u201cquick-win\u201d way to keep the event secure is to control admissions. Here are a few easy ways to do this:<\/p>\n
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- Admission Tickets:<\/em><\/strong> Sell or distribute standard admission tickets and post a parent volunteer at the door on dance night to collect them. No ticket- no admission.<\/li>\n
- Admission Wristbands:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Instead of tickets, sell custom\u00a0wristbands<\/a> imprinted with your school name or dance theme. Wristbands can do double-duty as dance keepsakes, too.<\/li>\n
- Neck Straps:<\/em><\/strong> Create a special dance ID badge to attach to students\u2019 neck straps<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dance Food and Concessions\u00a0
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<\/strong><\/h2>\nAll that dancing is sure to make people hungry, so be sure to offer refreshments to keep dancers going all evening long. Provide traditional dance food, like cookies, punch, and a vegetable or fruit platter. To add a little variety \u2013 and raise some money for your school \u2013 consider setting up concession<\/a> equipment and selling concessions, like you would for a sporting event or carnival. Some fun ideas:<\/p>\n
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- Popcorn!<\/em><\/strong> An easy and fun snack for all ages.<\/li>\n
- Hot dogs!<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 A kid favorite!<\/li>\n
- Nachos!<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Offer fun toppings!<\/li>\n
- Cotton candy!<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 A must-have for every event!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For a fun twist on elementary school dance ideas, you could also set up a candy<\/a> buffet. Choose candies in your school or theme colors, or offer a mixture, and provide containers so guests can help themselves.<\/p>\n
Dance Decorations<\/strong><\/h2>\n
D\u00e9cor is key when it comes to creating the perfect school dance. The decorations don\u2019t need to be complicated, but they should set a fun and memorable tone for the event. Start with a custom banner<\/a> at the door to announce the event or theme. Then, use traditional decorations, like balloons<\/a>, fabric<\/a>, and crepe<\/a> paper, to set the stage. After that, the sky\u2019s the limit. Shake things up by adding fun d\u00e9cor, like life size cardboard stand ups, columns, and theme props<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Fun and Games<\/strong><\/h2>\nYes, it\u2019s a dance, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t include other fun and engaging activities to keep guests entertained.<\/p>\n
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- Set up a games area<\/em><\/strong> with carnival games<\/a>, like ring toss, mini golf, and duck pond.<\/li>\n
- Have a dance-off<\/em><\/strong>. See who can dance the longest or do the most complicated moves. Award a small prize to the winner.<\/li>\n
- Include a selfie station or photo booth<\/em><\/strong>. Provide photo props<\/a>, life size cut outs, and dress up clothes to maximize the fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These easy elementary school dance ideas can apply to other events at your school, too. Use them as a jumping off point to quickly and easily create fun and memorable events for your students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Have a dance-off<\/em><\/strong>. See who can dance the longest or do the most complicated moves. Award a small prize to the winner.<\/li>\n
- Hot dogs!<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 A kid favorite!<\/li>\n
- Admission Wristbands:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Instead of tickets, sell custom\u00a0wristbands<\/a> imprinted with your school name or dance theme. Wristbands can do double-duty as dance keepsakes, too.<\/li>\n