Category Archives: School Dances

To Entertain Children, Must You Have Your Own?

By Betsy Fischer, M.Ed. Is being a parent a prerequisite for being a great children’s entertainer? In my opinion the answer to this question is a definite “NO!” Does it help? You bet! But it might actually be an asset not to have kids of your own in order to keep a bunch of children…

Breaking The Ice at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

by Adam Hirschhorn Sometimes “breaking the ice” with teens at a Bar or Bat Mitzvah can be tough; however, if everyone on your team works hard to entertain and motivate the teens, the challenge can be easily overcome. I like to think of cocktail hour as the foundation for an event. It’s an ideal time…

When You Can’t Play Your Biggest Request at a School Dance

by Matt Ryan DJs playing school and teen events have the responsibility of not only making sure the event is fun, but also age-appropriate. Naturally, “clean edit” versions of songs are a must, as is interacting professionally with the guests – both youngsters and adults. Some music titles are strictly off-limits for teen events based…

Inappropriate Student Dancing at School Events

by Matt Ryan This subject is an increasing problem for school administrators, who are anxious to find ways to curb it. Some schools take drastic measures and cancel dances altogether. When this happens, students may rebel by deciding to host their own function. Personally, I would much rather see students at school, in a safe,…

Reap The Benefits of Partying with Children

by Betsy Fischer, M.Ed. In my last post I discussed the topic of children’s events and how so many DJs are missing out on the opportunities that entertaining at these events can provide. So, have you taken the plunge and begun hokey-pokeying and chicken dancing with the wee ones? If your answer is, “Yes,” then…

Entertaining Kids Can Be FUNdamental!

by Betsy Fischer, M.Ed. “Put the needle on the record, Put the needle on the record…” All DJs are jiggy with that, but when it comes to CHILDREN’S EVENTS, many would rather “put the needle in their eye” than entertain a bunch of kids! An Opportunity for Expansion Why is that? I know so many…

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Video Demo

Marketing to Schools

by Matt Ryan Unlike event planners such as brides or parents, school dance organizers are putting together their event as part of their job. This means they are planning during their workday, while juggling all their other responsibilities. Teachers do not spend hours on end searching the Internet for the “perfect” DJ for their event….