How to do a disco party at home
A disco party is a fantastic theme for all ages and one that is very simple to set up. Here we will explain everything you need to know on what a disco party is, how to do a disco party at home, the best decorations to use and of course what the best outfits to wear to a disco party are. It's time to step back in time and drag out those flares!
What is a disco party?
In the 1970's, Disco was a very popular style of music and continues to prove its popularity in today's world. Having a disco party is a fun way to celebrate the disco style, decorations, and dance that made the style and music what it was. You can easily create a successful disco party if you have the right music, decorations, outfits and dance moves.
5 steps for a disco party?
1. Disco decorations
2. Prepare dance floor and lights
3. Disco music
4. 70's Disco themed outfits
5. Teach guests popular disco dance moves
BEST DISCO PARTY DECORATIONS
Having the right decorations for your disco party is an essential part of making it a success! The 70's disco scene was all about color! Colorful laser lights, big peace sign necklaces, illuminated dance floors and colors reflecting off smoke machines. It was also a time where music was played on records, and mirror balls were essential additions to the disco party night life, so make sure your disco party decorations reflect these must haves!
Check out our huge range of groovy neon colored party decorations that will transform your party space into a disco visual feast!
Neon Party Decorations
WHICH LIGHTS DO I USE FOR A DISCO PARTY?
To enhance the disco experience and to make the colors really pop, we recommend turning your disco party into a glow party with a black light glow party kit. As shown in the BeeGees music video below illuminated dance floors featured in lots of the best nightclubs back in the 70s. Using black lights you can create your own glowing dance floor by marking out squares with neon fluorescent tape. You can also hang neon decorations from the walls and ceiling that will glow in vibrant colors. Make sure to also include colorful laser lights that will reflect off the mirrorball.
How to create a dance floor for a disco party?
This video shows you how you can make a stunning disco dance floor using black lights and some neon tape. Amazon links are provided below for colorful tapes as well as other great disco party decorations.
WHAT ARE THE BEST DISCO SONGS OF ALL TIME?
The songs that you play at your disco party can either make a dance floor or clear a dance floor! Outlined below are a number of songs that are guaranteed to showcase the best disco songs of all time.
*Bee Gees 'Stayin' Alive'
*Gloria Gaynor 'I Will Survive' ...
*Donna Summer 'I Feel Love' ...
*Donna Summer 'Last Dance' ...
*The Rolling Stones 'Miss You' ...
*The Trammps 'Disco Inferno' ...
*Bee Gees 'You Should Be Dancing' ...
*Thelma Houston 'Don't Leave Me This Way'
WHAT DO I WEAR TO A DISCO PARTY?
What do I wear to a disco party? That is the question! Well you need to look the part, so here are a few fashion tips to guide you in the right direction.
When thinking of your disco party outfit, think of big afros, tight-fitting stretchy materials and shiny satin! Color-coordinating your shirt, pants and jacket, with a pair of bell bottom jeans, or flares are also popular disco styles. What ever outfit you decide on, make sure it's GROOVY!
WHAT ARE SOME DISCO DANCE MOVES?
Now that you look the part with your big afro, flares and tight fitting shirt, you now need to throw out some groovy disco dance moves onto that dance floor. Below is a video of some easy disco party moves for you to watch and learn. Enjoy!
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