Buzz
Freeze dance is a beloved game among children, teenagers, and even adults because it promotes physical activity while providing entertainment. It's an excellent indoor activity that's perfect for sleepovers and parties. It's time to let loose, break out of your comfort zone, and groove to the music.
Steps to Follow
Organizing the Game
Collect song recommendations. Inquire about everyone's favorite songs to ensure everyone has a blast! Advise against requesting slow songs as they can be challenging to dance to. Opt for upbeat music like pop, rap, or lively nursery rhymes for younger participants.
- Ensure the music is age-appropriate; avoid songs with inappropriate content or language for young children and avoid childish tunes for teenagers and older kids.
Gather the necessary materials for the game. You'll need a media player of some sort: a computer or device with music, a CD player, speakers, etc. Alternatively, you can use a phone, search for or download lively tunes, and place the phone in a plastic cup to amplify the sound.
Determine who will participate in the game. Ask everyone if they'd like to join. You can have as many players as you'd like, but too many may lead to chaos and prolong the game excessively.
Assign roles for the game. If someone prefers not to play, they can assist with the music. Alternatively, if everyone wishes to participate, take turns being in charge.
Prepare the game environment. Position the media player or phone on a stable surface to prevent it from being knocked over. Additionally, consider providing a chair next to the table for the person in charge if they prefer not to stand throughout the game.
Playing Freeze Dance
Ensure everyone plays safely. Instruct everyone to spread out to avoid accidents. Advise players against running or attempting risky moves like flips to prevent injuries and keep the fun going smoothly!
Commence the music. Start the game by playing the music. During this time, everyone must dance and groove to the beat.
Pause the music. When the music stops, everyone must freeze in place. Avoid reminding them to freeze, as it would make the game too easy. Try to catch players off guard by abruptly starting and stopping the music.
Remove participants. If someone moves when the music stops, they're out. Eliminate players if they fall or behave excessively silly. While it's important to have fun, safety comes first, and anyone risking injury to others should be disqualified.
Keep the game going. Continue playing and pausing the music until only one person remains. To emerge victorious, you must be the last one standing.
Award the champion. Celebrate the winner with a special prize. The victor earns the privilege of leading the next round, provided everyone wishes to continue playing.
Exploring Different Versions
Encourage diverse dance moves. Before restarting the music each time, instruct participants to dance or move in specific ways such as:
- Twirl like a ballerina
- Leap like a frog
- Bust out the disco moves
- Show off your breakdancing skills
- Bound like a bunny
- Imitate Michael Jackson or other famous dancers
- Try out the salsa
- Dabble in the tango
- Experience ballroom dancing
Freeze in unique poses. Rotate through different freezing positions instructed by the leader each round. Players failing to freeze or holding incorrect positions are eliminated. Possible poses include:
- Stand still like a statue
- Pose like a model
- Imitate a specific animal
- Emulate a superhero's stance
- Form a particular shape with your body
- Strike a dance pose
- Freeze like a bug
- Shape yourself into a letter
Get goofy with facial expressions. Direct players to make silly faces while dancing in each round to inject humor into the game. Those failing to make a face or maintaining a silly expression when the music stops are eliminated. Try expressions like:
- Make a monkey face
- Bug out your eyes
- Flash a creepy smile
- Do the fish face
- Show a sad expression
- Display an angry look
- Express excitement
- Show a shocked expression
Introduce sound effects each round. The leader can instruct players to make amusing noises in each round. If a player fails to cease making noise when the music stops or forgets to make a noise, they're eliminated. Include noises like:
- Snorting like a pig
- Barking like a dog
- Making slurping sounds
- Whistling
- Singing off-key
- Mooing like a cow
- Quacking like a duck
- Encourage creativity by letting them choose their own
Require singing each round. The leader can instruct players to sing or hum the lyrics of the song being played. If a player forgets to sing or continues singing when the music stops, they're out.
Switch up the music each round. Add variety to the game by playing different tunes in each round since hearing the same song repeatedly can become dull quickly. For instance, if players are asked to dance like ballerinas, play ballet songs such as the Nutcracker or the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Impose penalties on the eliminated players. When someone is eliminated from the game, have a punishment ready for them, such as:
- Eating something gross
- Performing an embarrassing task
- Wearing embarrassing attire
- Putting on multiple layers of clothing
- Getting tickled (if they dislike it)
- Consuming something sour or spicy
- Having something poured on their head (water, juice, etc.)
Enjoy freeze dancing to the fullest! Everyone will have a blast and want to play more rounds.
Helpful Tips
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If someone is receiving a punishment, allow them to choose since they may prefer one punishment over another.
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After concluding the game, provide everyone with some water; they're likely exhausted from all the dancing.
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Change up the tasks each round; don't make players do the same thing repeatedly (e.g., making silly faces).
Essential Supplies
- CD player or media player
- Music
- Chair
- Table
- Water (optional)
- Items for punishment (e.g., juice, clothing)
- Prize for the winner
