Day 3 of the 12 Days of Hand Hugs: Introducing the Hand Hug Dance Challenge

By Niki Spears

As we continue our 12 Days of Hand Hugs, we’ve spent the last two days slowing down — focusing on gratitude and using our words to lift one another up. Today, we’re doing something a little different.

Today, we’re moving. 💛

Why a Dance?

The Hand Hug is all about shifting energy — from worry to calm, from stress to joy, from heaviness to connection. And sometimes, the fastest way to shift our energy isn’t through words or writing… it’s through movement.

Movement helps our bodies release stress.Music lifts our mood.And dancing together creates connection, laughter, and joy.

That’s why Day 3 is the Hand Hug Dance Challenge.

🎶 What Is the Hand Hug Dance Challenge?

The Hand Hug Dance Challenge is a fun, easy-to-follow dance designed for everyone:

• students

• teachers

• families

• classrooms

• teams

• communities

No experience needed.No pressure to be perfect.Just press play and move with joy.

This dance is a reminder that joy is contagious — and when we move with positive energy, we spread it to everyone around us.

Day 3 Challenge: Dance the Hand Hug

Here’s today’s challenge:

👉 Press play. Learn the moves. Dance the Hand Hug.

That’s it.

Dance it in your classroom.Dance it at home.Dance it with friends or coworkers.Dance it just for yourself.

However you choose to participate, let it be a moment of joy, laughter, and connection.

💛 Let Joy Lead Today

The holidays can be busy, loud, and overwhelming — for children and adults alike. Today is your reminder that it’s okay to pause the to-do list, turn up the music, and let joy lead the way.

Thank you for being part of the 12 Days of Hand Hugs.I can’t wait to see how you bring this dance to life.

Tomorrow, we’ll be back with Day 4 — another simple way to spread kindness, joy, and love.

Until then…✨ Dance it out.✨ Spread the joy.✨ Share the Hand Hug.💛