How to Organise a Barn Dance Birthday Party
Barn dance parties are fun for all ages. They're a great way to celebrate a birthday with a big guest list. Country fans and western enthusiasts will love the classic American theme, but everyone can enjoy the fun easy-to-learn dances. Here's a few tips on organising the perfect hootenanny!
Barn Dance Venues
Once you've planned your guest list, pick a venue that will give everyone plenty of room to dance. You'll also need room for refreshments, along with an area for the caller and band or audio equipment. The perfect setting is, of course, a rustic barn! See if you can find a local barn for hire in your area. If you can't find one, pick another large space like a local hall, leisure centre, or even a big garden. Make sure the floor is suitable for dancing feet, though! If you're hiring a hall, create the perfect photo opportunity these photo props!
For refreshments, you can't beat an American-themed buffet! Light bites are ideal for keeping the dancers' energy up. They're easy to grab between songs, too, so you don't need to halt everything while people leave to eat. But if you'd prefer to stop for a big meal, try fun rustic food like a hog roast.
Invitations and Decorations
There are a few different ways to theme your barn dance party. Create a traditional scene with rustic bales of hay covered in gingham blankets or hessian. Vintage decorations like mason jars and bunting add to the country vibe. Or you can go all out with Wild West decorations, like cowboy boots and saloon signs. This theme is great fun if you're expecting a lot of kids at the party. We love these props - perfect for photograph fun. Whichever theme you pick, find the perfect invitations to match. Make sure to detail the time, location, and theme on the cards. Let everyone know they'll need to bring their dancing shoes... And why not encourage a bit of country-style dress-up?
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Barn Dancing
The great thing about barn dances is that they can be as in-depth or as relaxed as you want! If you have a big budget, you can hire a professional caller, and even a band, to make an unforgettable night. But if this isn't an option, you can still have a great time. All you need is pre-recorded music and a way of teaching the guests the dance moves. There are great tutorials online that you could project onto a wall or screen at the party. Or, if you're feeling brave, try learning the steps and doing the calling yourself! Don't worry about getting things perfect; with some upbeat country music, everyone can have a great time simply free-styling to the tunes!
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