Just Dance Live
Item needed:
open
Min players:
6
Max players:
∞
Required age:
12
Average cost:
$5.5
Game duration(Mins):
15 - 20
Based on the game for Kinnect or Wii, this is a simple fun, high energy group game for your students. Think a little of “Follow the Leader” meets the dancing video game..LIVE! You can honestly play in anywhere or any time you just have to have some music and a few students.
It is great for an up front challenge, a full group game, or simple a time killer as you wait to get started. Have one person, leader or student stand up in front of the group to be the “dance avatar”. Select 2-4 player or up to as many as you want to follow along. Put on a great dance song or beat and have your “avatar” bust out their best or craziest dance moves, while players try to follow along. The winner or winners, if you want to have one is the person/people who keep up the best with the “avatar”. If you are doing an up front version you can have the crowd vote or if you doing a bigger group version you can have adult leader walking around “tapping” people out to leave the dance floor, dance marathon-style.
Game Overview
Just Dance Live is an energetic and fun group game inspired by popular dancing video games like Kinect or Wii Just Dance. This live-action version combines “Follow the Leader” with high-energy dance moves. It’s perfect for any occasion—whether you’re looking for a quick game to fill time or a large group activity.
Game Setup
Players
- Minimum Players: 6
- Maximum Players: No limit
Required Age
- Minimum Age: 12 years old
Materials Needed
- Music player with a great dance song or beat
Setting
- A space large enough for dancing, suitable for the number of participants
Game Rules
Objective
- Follow the dance moves of the “Dance Avatar” as closely as possible and stay in the game until the end of the song.
How to Play
- Select a Dance Avatar: Choose one person to be the “Dance Avatar”. This person will lead the dance moves.
- Music Selection: Play an energetic and engaging dance song.
- Form the Group: Select 2-4 players or more to follow the Dance Avatar. The rest of the group can watch and cheer.
- Start Dancing: The Dance Avatar starts dancing to the music with their best or craziest moves.
- Follow Along: Players try to follow the Dance Avatar’s moves as closely as possible.
- Elimination (Optional): If playing with a large group, adult leaders can tap players who are not keeping up well with the Dance Avatar to eliminate them, dance marathon-style.
- Determine the Winner: The last person standing or the one who follows the Dance Avatar the best wins. In an up-front version, the crowd can vote for the winner.
Variations
- Crowd Voting: For a more engaging experience, let the audience vote for the best follower.
- Dance Marathon: Use the elimination method to gradually reduce the number of players until one winner remains.
Game Tips
- Choose high-energy and popular songs to keep the enthusiasm high.
- Encourage the Dance Avatar to use a variety of moves, from simple to outrageous, to make the game more fun.
- Ensure the dance area is safe and free from obstacles.