Silent Disco

Promote the benefits of joyful movement to students for physical and mental health
Encourage students to listen and dance to music as a healthy coping strategy
Create connection, belonging, and fun for students

Students are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety since the pandemic.
Listening and dancing to music are healthy emotional expression strategies.
Joyful movement is another healthy coping strategy that focuses on moving the body in a fun way.
Moving your body regularly has major mental, emotional, and physical benefits.

Reserve space to host event such as a sports field, cafeteria, gym, or other space large enough for students to move freely
Have club members create posters with art supplies or on the computer with the details about the silent disco
Hang up posters around the school at least one week before the event day.
Coordinate OMM club members’ roles for the event, such as set-up crew, welcome station passing out headsets, and clean up
Once all attendees arrive and have their headphones, start the music using whatever method you chose
Encourage OMM members to start dancing and get everyone feeling comfortable
Keep up the party for as long as you’d like!
Consider taking a photo with students’ consent to share on OMM social media or school communication channels