Fun Dancing Games for Girls

Match the Dance Move

• If you have some knowledge of dance moves past and present, come up with some that you can show the girls. Good examples include the electric slide, the macarena and the twist. Write each dance move on two separate index cards, then place all the cards in a big bowl. After you've given demonstrations of the dance moves to the girls, pass the bowl around and have each player take out an index card.

  Once they've all read the dance moves written on their cards, turn on some music. When you say "Go," the girls all start dancing with that same dance move. The girls simultaneously have to figure out who among them has the same move. Play until all of the girls have paired themselves together.

The Freeze Game

• When you have a group of younger girls to entertain, try playing the "freeze game." Start by gathering all of the players in a room. Turn on some music and tell them to begin dancing to their heart's content. At a random moment, turn the music off. All the players have to stop dancing and freeze in their places as if they're statues. Survey the room and try to catch any players who move. Eliminate anyone you see moving. Then turn the music back on and continue the process. The last player remaining on the dance floor wins the game.

Hula Girls

• Any girl can appreciate the merits of a hula competition. Start by assembling the girls in an open area. Separate them so they stand several feet away from each other. Hand each of the girls a Hula Hoop and turn on some music. Tell the girls that they have to try to keep their Hula Hoops at their hips for as long as possible. Any player who lets her hoop fall past her hips gets disqualified. The last player still Hula-Hooping to the music wins.