At Ladybug for Girls, we love the idea of having a dance party to get you and your girls moving. There is no better time than Halloween to celebrate the season with a little dancing. With many families considering alternatives to traditional Halloween events, a dance party can be a fun addition all month long and for years to come. First, let’s consider the positive effects that dancing can have. 

Dance as Physical Fitness

Physical activity is one of the cornerstones for the healthy development of your girls. Along with a healthy eating plan, movement can help your girls stay strong and fit. Many life sports can help girls with their fitness plan, including running, swimming, yoga, or team sports. But dancing is a fun activity that everyone can do at home and at any skill level. 

For the Love of Music

Babies respond to music right away. As soon as they can stand, you can often find them bopping along to any song they hear. It’s a universal language. Dancing mixes the joy of listening to music with the fun side of physical activity. It can be formal, such as ballet or hip hop, or it can be completely freeform and informal as an exploration of how the body moves and a way to play. 

Creating Your Dance Party Playlist

You don’t have to put a lot of thought into the music you play. Simply pull up any upbeat Spotify playlist or turn on the radio to find danceable music. But, for some added fun, it can be enjoyable for you to create a streaming music or YouTube playlist with the songs of the season. For a Halloween dance party, you can also encourage your girls to dress up in fun costumes that will get them in the mood. 

10 Songs for Your Halloween Dance Party Playlist

1. The Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett 
2. Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
3. Superstition by Stevie Wonder
4. Flying Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley 
5. Dead Man’s Party by Oingo Boingo
6. Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
7. Nightmare on My Street by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
8. This is Halloween from Nightmare Before Christmas
9. (It’s a) Monster’s Holiday by Buck Owens
10. Thriller by Michael Jackson

A Note on Safe Trick or Treating in 2020

The latest report from the CDC has listed Trick or Treating as a high-risk activity, but some communities are still considering it. Plan to trick or treat safely.

For households giving out candy, set up a COVID-19 safe method of delivery. For example, set out luminaries at 6 feet to create a line-up system. Place candy in small goodie bags on a table where kids can take one for themselves before moving on. Supervise from a safe distance to make sure kids are following the rules. 

For parents with trick or treaters, you can incorporate the mask into their costumes. For example, there are fun animal face masks that can be turned into an easy costume with a pair of ears and a tail to match. Supervise your children to make sure they keep their distance from unrelated trick or treaters. 

There is little evidence to tell us how long the virus lives on surfaces. You can wipe down the candy once you bring it home or keep it isolated overnight, but it’s not likely to be a vector for passing on the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

What will you be doing for Halloween this year? Have a safe and spooktacular holiday!