Silent Disco Dance Party
Put on headphones (or individual earbuds) playing preferred music and dance, allowing the child to control their auditory input while still participating in movement.
- Takes
- 30 min–1 hr
- Your setup
- 5 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 12 and up
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- $$$
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Define the dance area and ensure safety (no obstacles).
- 2Each participant selects and plays their own music through headphones.
- 3Encourage movement, but emphasize that volume control is entirely up to the individual.
- 4If desired, designate a time for 'group synchronized' movement where everyone tries to mirror the same action, regardless of their music.
What they're practising
- Auditory Filtering
- Physical Expression
- Self-Paced Movement
- Stress Reduction