According to KidsHealth.org, physical activity is really important to a child’s health. Benefits include having stronger muscles and bones, a leaner body, decreasing risks of type 2 diabetes, lower blood cholesterol and a better outlook on life.

A great opportunity to increase your child’s physical activity and have a great time is to have a dance party!

Consider letting loose with your kids to these Newsymom.com favorites!

• When Can I See You Again? – Owl City

• Single Ladies – Beyonce

• Thriller – Michael Jackson

• Shakira – Try Everything

• The Way I are (Dance with Somebody) – BeBe Rexha

• Havana – Camila Cabello

• Stay – Zedd, Alessia Cara

• It Might Seem Crazy – Pharrell Williams

• Shake it Off – Taylor Swift

• Katy Perry – Roar

While the health benefits are there, you may appreciate this activity more when you consider the time it gives you to bond, make memories and have a great time!