Game version
Freeze Dance: move in different ways until the music stops, then freeze in a balanced pose. A wobble just means try again.
Stop and Freeze Game
Move around the yard in different ways and freeze on a signal in a strong, balanced stop.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Jog, skip or gallop around the space.
Core: One foot. Hold each for a slow count.
- Ages
- 6 to 10
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Open space, music (optional)
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Speed & Fitness
The steps
How it works
- Jog, skip or gallop around the space.
- When the music stops or someone claps, stop in two or three steps.
- Freeze with knees bent, feet apart, chest up.
- Play 10 rounds, changing how you move each time.
Coaching point
Brakes on, knees bent.
Safety: Use a clear, non-slip space and change direction only as fast as you can control. Stop if a knee or ankle hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Choose your pose: Less (two feet), Core (one foot), More (one foot with arms out). Hold each for a slow count.
Story
You are a statue in a magic garden that comes alive when the music plays.
My best
Beat your own count
Hold each for a slow count. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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