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Freeze Dance with a twist: dance until the music stops, then strike a balance pose. Everyone keeps dancing.
Statue Freeze Dance
Dance to music and freeze in a balance pose when it stops, sometimes on one foot.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Play music and dance around.
Core: One foot.
- Ages
- 5 to 10
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Music
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Speed
The steps
How it works
- Play music and dance around.
- When it stops, freeze in a pose.
- The caller may say "one foot" or "tiptoes" for the next freeze.
- Play 10 rounds.
Coaching point
Freeze like stone.
Safety: Practice on soft ground or near a wall with clear space around you, so a wobble is no problem.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a pose: Less (two feet), Core (one foot), More (one foot with arms out).
Story
You are a living statue in a magic museum.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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