Create the Rock Star Experience for Jr. High!
"Did you just wake up one morning and say, 'I think I will put together a dance?'". --Parent of Twin 7th grade boys.
I have to admit I have the gift of Jr. High. I am the creator and organizer of the Ocean Beach Catholic School Dances. And yes the Jr. High Kids did dance. The events took place once a month, we would charge the teens $5 for an entrance fee. This would cover the cost of
entertainment, food, security, and janitor services. The dances would place once a month during the school year. It began with two school and grew to high as 4 different Catholic Schools. The teens would arrive after school to decorate and then go home to change.
Tips for Planning a Jr. Dance!
1.) In order to ensure safety and to give it a club feel we replace all the House Lights with Black Lights. This would flood the whole area and create a club vibe. In addition, it would allow the security to see everything.
2.) Because of the growth of the dance, we hired security to help with the monitoring of the dance floor. Parents would help with food and check-in. All teens had a permission slip on file and it ran smoothly.
3.) Food! We always had simple snacks. Soda and Water were always popular. The parent would arrange the snacks into little cups so they could take them with them.
4.) It's Not about dating! The best dances are the line dances such as the Cha-Cha Slide. Teens want an opportunity to be with their friends and to have fun. With the declining opportunity for teens to gather and have a fun time, there is a great need.
5.) Schedule the dance 1/2 hour before sunset. Teens are self concious therefore you always want to have your event take place right before sunset. Having lighting is great for check-in but its important to not have it light out after the initial gathering.
Contact Jeremy Stafford @ 480-334-7757 the expert in Teen Events!
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