🎶 Dancing Into Code: My Hour of Code Experience

This week, I explored the Dance Party project from Hour of Code, and I have to say—it was way more fun than I expected! I chose the song “Starships” by Nicki Minaj, and from there, it turned into a playful coding experience full of colors, characters, and music.

 What I Did

I started by creating a sloth dancer and added 6 new bears dancing in a top row. Using block-based coding, I set commands for their height and size to move with the bass of the music. I even played around with the background effects—“Ice Cream” and “Diamonds”—to make it all pop visually.

🌟 What I Learned

I’ve always found coding a bit intimidating, but Dance Party made it approachable and super engaging. It was so cool to visually see how each block affected the outcome. This kind of activity doesn’t just teach logical thinking—it also invites creativity, fun, and trial-and-error learning.

I loved how it allowed freedom in choosing characters, effects, and music—perfect for engaging kids in digital skills without them even realizing they’re learning something technical.

👩‍🏫 Classroom Connection

I would definitely use Dance Party in a classroom setting, especially with young learners. It’s a playful way to:

• Introduce block-based coding

• Boost digital confidence

• Foster creative expression

• Promote collaborative fun as kids share their creations

Activities like this also help fulfill elements of digital fluency and support the growth of computational thinking, which are increasingly part of modern curricula.

💬 Final Thoughts

This experience reminded me that coding doesn’t have to be dull or overly technical. With platforms like Code.org, we can spark curiosity in children—and even adults—by connecting logic with movement, visuals, and music.

It’s a creative step forward, and I’m glad I took it!