Two women start dance parties just for moms. It's now a rage in 170 cities.

Finding time for self-care can be challenging for moms juggling the demands of parenthood. However, two mothers from Germany, Anna, and Andrea, have created Mama Geht Tanzen (Mama Goes Dancing), a unique nightclub concept tailored for mothers. The parties, running in 170 cities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, give moms a chance to enjoy themselves without sacrificing their responsibilities. Anna and Andrea came up with the idea in 2022 while their kids played nearby, as reported by BoredPanda. “We still had babies ourselves and were looking for a party where we could go dancing,” Anna shared.

“In our hometown of Wuppertal, there was no club that opened its doors before 11 p.m. However, this time was not feasible for us with a nursing baby, so we looked for somewhere where we could go dancing earlier. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find anything, so we did it ourselves.” The concept was straightforward: an evening dedicated to moms. They explained on their Instagram page @mamagehttanzen__braunschweig, “How about we get all the friends and moms we know together to dance—maybe from 8 p.m. when the kids are asleep?” They added, “At no point did we worry about the dads or how long they would be able to look after [the children]. No, this was all about us! What time is best FOR US.”

Mama Geht Tanzen events now run from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., offering a balance between socializing and the next day’s demands. These events have gained immense popularity, spreading to Austria, Switzerland, and soon, France. “We were all women with hobbies and a social life before we became moms. Becoming a mom changes that. That’s great, but sometimes you still miss being able to dance carefree without having to pay attention to other needs,” Anna highlighted. The events have resonated deeply with participants, with many moms sharing heartfelt stories of how the parties changed their lives.

Andrea recounted, “One comment that particularly moved us was from a mom who said that thanks to Mama Geht Tanzen, she dared to go dancing for the first time in 6 years.” After organizing their first events in Wuppertal, the response was overwhelming. Messages poured in from mothers across the country eager to attend. Among them was Julia Wolf, a mom who now coordinates parties in the Berlin and Brandenburg regions. Julia, a mother of two, shared her experience, “I am a mother of two small children, and I exclusively breastfed both of them after their birth. Because of this, I was very bound to home in the evenings and didn’t go out for years, as they needed me at night.”

Wolf finds the atmosphere at these events refreshing. “It’s simply a unique vibe. The women are so appreciative and happy with each other, which I don’t remember from regular club nights in the past. The dance floor is full by 8:00 p.m., and everyone enjoys dancing for 3 hours with their friends, simply letting loose, enjoying a carefree evening, and, of course, having some ME time.” Reflecting on the idea, Andrea shared her thoughts, “I looked around at all those women and was happy for all of us that there was such an event that gives us the opportunity, for a few hours, to hang up our mother and wife clothes, make ourselves beautiful, and dissolve all the frustrations, all the despair, and all the worries with school, work, kitchen, chores by sweating on the dance floor.”

You can follow Mama Geht Tanzen (@mamagehttanzen__braunschweig) on Instagram for more updates about their parties.