8 easy ways to celebrate prom at home if your school's dance has been canceled

Anna Nelson and her friends dressed up and played games during their Zoom prom.Anna Nelson

• Many proms around the world have been canceled this year.
• Still, there are numerous ways to celebrate the milestone dance at home.
• Speaking to Insider, some students say they're hosting proms on Zoom, and having backyard photo shoots to show off their outfits.
• Celebrities and restaurant chains are also helping teenagers celebrate with virtual dances and interactive activities.
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Unfortunately for many high-school seniors, countless proms around the world have been canceled this year.

However, that doesn't mean students can't celebrate. In recent weeks, teenagers have come up with creative ways to experience their school dances at home using technology and fancy outfits. Many of their ideas are also easy enough to re-create.

From backyard photo shoots to virtual proms, here are eight ways you can make up for your canceled event.