Did you know that Deborah Messinger School of Dance in Graham offers fun and interactive Birthday Parties and celebrations for children?

That's right!

We've got birthday parties down to an art. Ms. Deborah and her team gives children the chance to dance for their special day!

Give your child an unforgettable party experience this year and create magical memories that will last in your hearts for a life-time.

If this is your first party planning experience, and you don't have access to a magic wand 😉 don't panic!

DMSD makes party planning a breeze.

Each party will include:

• Fun Choreography
• Age Appropriate Dance Routine
• Audience Attended Performance

Children have been through a lot this past year, why not give your child an incredible party to look forward to and the opportunity to share a magical experience with their closest buddies and pals in this unforgettable Birthday Dance Party at Deborah Messinger School of Dance in Gresham!

You Supply

• Food (pizza is popular)
• Drinks
• Table settings
• Decorations
• Loot Bags or Take Home Gift
• and the Guests...

WE PROVIDE THE REST!

Itinerary for a Party 10:00am to 12:00pm

[Studio A] 9:30am to 10:00am - Host parents arrive to set up food, tables and decorations.

[Studio B] 9:30am to 10:00am - Host Teacher arrive to set up studio with games, toys and prizes.

[Studio A] 10:00am to 10:15am - Host parents greet guests (parents and children).

[Studio B] 10:00am to 10:15am - Host teacher greet guests (children) and engages in free play (ribbons, balls, scarves, bean bags etc.).

[Studio A] 10:15am to 10:30am - Host parents socialize with other parents.

[Studio B] 10:15am to 10:30am - Host teacher plays 3 games with the children.

1. Hot Potato
2. Sinking Islands
3. Freeze Dance

[Studio A] 10:30am to 11:00am - Host parents socialize with other parents.

[Studio B] 10:30am to 11:00am - Host teacher instructs a 2 minute dance routine.

• The children then play musical chairs.
• Each time a child become "out" he/she will go to Studio A.
• The "out" child will be greeted by host parents and served drinks, snacks or lunch.
• The slowness of the game allows ample time for each child to get settled at the party table.

[Studio A] 11:00am to 11:30am - All children, parents and teacher are seated at the party table.

[Studio B] 11:00am to 11:30am - Studio empty (no activity).

[Studio A] 11:30am to 11:45am - Host parents clean up the food and drinks and prepare the birthday cake (don't forget the candles).

[Studio B] 11:30am to 11:45am - Host teacher plays 3 games with the children.

1. What time is it mister wolf
2. Red light, Green Light
3. Hot Potato

[Studio A] 11:45am to 11:50am - All children, parents and teacher sing "Happy Birthday" and enjoy cake.

[Studio B] 11:45am to 11:50am - Studio empty (no activity).

[Studio A] 11:50am to 11:55am - Studio empty (no activity).

[Studio B] 11:50am to 11:55am - The guest of the parents stand against the mirrors to watch the "Performance"!

[Studio A] 11:55am to 12:00pm - Studio empty (no activity).

[Studio B] 11:55am to 12:00pm - Host guest hand out loot bags and Teacher offers a DMSD goodie bag.

[Studio A] 12:00pm to 12:15pm- Host parents remove decorations, clean up and departs

[Studio B] 12:00pm to 12:15pm - Host Teacher remove decorations, clean up and departs

Itinerary for a Party 1:00pm to 3:00pm

[Studio A] 12:30pm to 1:00pm - Host parents arrive to set up food, tables and decorations.

[Studio B] 12:30pm to 1:00pm - Host Teacher arrive to set up studio with games, toys and prizes.

[Studio A] 1:00pm to 1:15pm - Host parents greet guests (parents and children).

[Studio B] 1:00pm to 1:15pm - Host teacher greet guests (children) and engages in free play (ribbons, balls, scarves, bean bags etc.).

[Studio A] 1:15pm to 1:30pm - Host parents socialize with other parents.

[Studio B] 1:15pm to 1:30pm - Host teacher plays 3 games with the children.

1. Hot Potato
2. Sinking Islands
3. Freeze Dance

[Studio A] 1:30pm to 2:00pm - Host parents socialize with other parents.

[Studio B] 1:30pm to 2:00pm - Host teacher instructs a 2 minute dance routine.

• The children then play musical chairs.
• Each time a child become "out" he/she will go to Studio A.
• The "out" child will be greeted by host parents and served drinks, snacks or lunch.
• The slowness of the game allows ample time for each child to get settled at the party table.

[Studio A] 2:00pm to 2:30pm - All children, parents and teacher are seated at the party table.

[Studio B] 2:00pm to 2:30pm - Studio empty (no activity).

[Studio A] 2:30pm to 2:45pm - Host parents clean up the food and drinks and prepare the birthday cake (don't forget the candles).

[Studio B] 2:30pm to 2:45pm - Host teacher plays 3 games with the children.

1. What time is it mister wolf
2. Red light, Green Light
3. Hot Potato

[Studio A] 2:45pm to 2:50pm - All children, parents and teacher sing "Happy Birthday" and enjoy cake.

[Studio B] 2:45pm to 2:50pm - Studio empty (no activity).

[Studio A] 2:50pm to 2:55pm - Studio empty (no activity).

[Studio B] 2:50pm to 2:55pm- The guest of the parents stand against the mirrors to watch the "Performance"!

[Studio A] 2:55pm to 3:00pm - Studio empty (no activity).

[Studio B] 2:55pm to 3:00pm - Host guest hand out loot bags and Teacher offers a DMSD goodie bag.

[Studio A] 3:00pm to 3:15pm- Host parents remove decorations, clean up and departs

[Studio B] 3:00pm to 3:15pm - Host Teacher remove decorations, clean up and departs