# Dance-Teaching Toys The VTech Kidi Star Dance Toy Pairs with Motion-Activated Bands By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidi-star-dance References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vtech-provides-kids-an-active-play-experience-with-new-kidi-star-dance-300914164.html) & [vtechkids](https://www.vtechkids.com/product/detail/19099/Kidi_Star_Dance) The Kidi Star Dance toy is a new product from [VTech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-beat-boxer) that helps kids learn 20 dance moves with the aid of motion-activated wearables. Kids are led through new dance moves one step at a time with the animated instructor, and once they are confident about stringing a few steps together, they can perform them with included music and color-changing lights. VTech's Kidi Star Dance toy also includes a handful of [motion games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play) and gives kids the chance to [create their own music with movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zumba-fitness-party). While the toy has the potential to provide plenty of solo fun, kids can give one of the motion-activated bands to a friend and challenge them to a dance-off. The dance toy also allows for an MP3 player or microSD card to be added to connect favorite music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Dance Learning:** The Kidi Star Dance toy uses motion-activated wearables to teach kids new dance moves in an interactive and engaging way. - **Social Dance Challenges:** Kids can give motion-activated bands to friends and challenge them to a dance-off, encouraging social interaction and friendly competition. - **Music Integration in Toys:** The Kidi Star Dance toy allows for the connection of an MP3 player or microSD card, enabling kids to personalize their dance experience with their favorite music. ### Where This Applies - **Educational Toys:** The Kidi Star Dance toy falls into the educational toy industry, as it combines entertainment with skill-building and learning. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the toy industry can explore opportunities to incorporate technology and interactivity into their products, as seen with the Kidi Star Dance toy. - **Children's Entertainment:** The Kidi Star Dance toy caters to the children's entertainment industry, offering an engaging and interactive way for kids to learn dance moves. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Finger-Focused Dancing Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-finger-dance-machine.md) - [Beatboxing Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-beat-boxer.md) - [Music-Inspired Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babys-first-music-teacher-developmental-toy-kit.md) - [Interactive Educational TV Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog-leapmove.md) - [Virtual Reality Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-dance-vr-welcome-to-dancity.md) - [Screen-Free Music Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lab.md) - [Wireless Non-Slip Dance Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fwfx.md) - [Screenless Learning Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinoo-magic-wand.md) - [Interactive Educational Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-line.md)