On Halloween, you can enjoy the creepy, the scary, and the downright gross. Add a new twist to your Halloween party this year by having a “Monster Ball: A Dance Party with a Twist.” For a night of dancing, meeting new people, and scary fun, guests will dress up as famous monsters and enjoy their outfits.
Setting the Spooky Scene
Set the mood with the right scary decorations that make you feel like you’re in the gothic halls of Dracula’s house or the creepy atmosphere of Dr. Frankenstein’s lab. Picture cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, dimly lit chandeliers, fog machines for a creepy mist, and a dance floor lit by lights that flash. Add scary sounds like wolves howling and doors creaking to set the scene.
Dress Code: Monster Glam
Get people to get into the theme by having them dress up as their favorite monsters, like Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, the Mummy, or even a werewolf. Add less well-known monsters like the Invisible Man, the Phantom of the Opera, or the Bride of Frankenstein for a creative spin. This will improve the mood and get people talking as they try to figure out each other’s monster selves.
Monster Grooves and Moves
Music is what this event is all about, so make a playlist or hire a DJ to play a mix of new hits and old Halloween songs like “Ghostbusters,” “Thriller,” and “Monster Mash.” If the dance floor is in the middle of the venue, people dressed as monsters will want to show off their best (and scary) dance moves.
Frightful Feasts and Elixirs
Treats and drinks with a theme are a must at any party. Make a scary menu with drinks like “Dracula’s Blood Punch,” “Zombie Elixirs,” and “Witch’s Brew,” which doesn’t contain alcohol. “Mummy Dogs” are hot dogs wrapped in pastry strips. “Swamp Slime Dip” is a green spinach artichoke dip. “Monster Eyeballs” are meatballs with mozzarella “eyeballs” on top.
A Night to Remember
Make it more fun by holding a costume contest and giving the prize to the monster who looks the scariest. Prizes like Halloween-themed gift baskets, scary movie memorabilia, or old monster books will motivate people to do their best. Set up a picture booth with scary props or a themed background to keep the memories alive. Ask your guests to take pictures that will forever show how they turned into monsters.
Final Thoughts
A “Monster Ball” dance party is a fun way to enjoy Halloween because it combines the fun of dancing with the scary images that people usually think of. There will be laughs, scares, and scary memories at this party that will last a lifetime.
