A wedding is a bright event that remains in the memory of the newlyweds for a long time. But in addition to exquisite dishes, sparkling wine and entertainment, guests need to dance their hearts out. Taking the first step on the dance floor is often difficult, so you need to help those attending the wedding feel comfortable. In order for guests to start dancing, it is necessary to create a relaxed atmosphere , and most importantly, to direct them in the right direction. Wedding dance competitions can help with this, as they will certainly delight those present and motivate them to make cheerful moves to the sound of blaring music.
Dance "vinaigrette"
This entertainment option will be a wonderful opportunity to rally guests and slowly invite them to the dance floor.
The bravest ones will start, but gradually those who modestly sit on the sidelines will join
The dance “vinaigrette” allows the guests to get excited and at the same time does not focus attention on any individual person, putting him in an awkward position. In order to make such a dance competition , you will need cuts from various melodies, which can be both popular and have survived the times. You can take music of different styles - from twist, disco and “gypsy” to fiery Latin American rumba, lambada and tango.
Wedding dance competition
This simple yet fun wedding dance competition will help guests have fun and feel braver. You can also come up with a prize for the one who dances the most rhythmically and can show a variety of dance moves .
Regional competitions
School auditoriums are the most preferred venue for regional competitions as they include a stage and adequate seating for judges and spectators. The locations are not limited to just high school. Venues are typically rented for periods of one to four consecutive days, depending on the number of dancers scheduled to compete.
Competitions often start very early in the morning and continue late into the night to keep rental and other costs down.
Round dance for guests
This competition can be conducted in different ways, but it always turns out to be fun and exciting. In order to conduct it, the host stands in front of the guests and performs certain movements to the music . The guests’ task is to move in a circle and repeat everything after the main “dancer”. Next, the host can pass the “reins of power” into the hands of the guest, and he will be able to demonstrate the movements that those present at the wedding .
The participant who most accurately repeats the movements becomes the winner.
However, even if the guests fail to do everything with professional precision, the wedding round dance will give fun and many pleasant moments.
Wedding round dance
An equally interesting option could be a competition in which the guys stand opposite the girls, and the presenter invites them to perform certain movements. This can be clapping, squats, dance steps - most importantly, to energetic music that will not allow any participant to stand still. The winner is the couple who managed to quickly find their bearings and carry out the actions suggested by the presenter as accurately and synchronously as possible.
National competitions
National competitions usually last for weeks and many competitors along with their coaches flood into all parts of the country. So obviously it takes place in a large rented hall with well-decorated lights and a sound system. These competitions also include −
- Dance-off or Dance-down
- Master classes and dance lessons
- Choreographers for additional training
- Final Festival
Let's now look at some competitive dance champions and their careers.
Dances from a famous movie or video
After two competitions, guests probably felt bolder and will be able to go out to the site in pairs to participate in equally fun events.
One of the interesting competitions could be dances that were shown in popular films.
Couples who hit the dance floor can choose to dance a dance from films such as:
- “Pulp Fiction” (an energetic twist performed by Uma Thurman and John Travolta).
- “The Taming of the Shrew” (dance on grapes, performed by Adriano Celentano).
- “Noel” (passionate salsa performed by the beautiful Penelope Cruz).
- “Let's Dance” (tango from Jennifer Lopez with Richard Gere, which can decorate any wedding).
As an option, you can offer another competition in which both couples and individual guests can participate. To do this, you will need to prepare several clips of famous songs that will be shown to guests and those who want to dance. “Contestants” will be able to choose a cool dance for the competition for guests based on the videos of Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and other famous performers. The guest who best copes with the task and is able to repeat the dance movements close to the original receives a prize.
Don’t forget that at the party every guest will be wearing shoes, and the male half will be wearing suits. So don't let anyone be shy, you can take off your high heels and keep dancing!
Shoes at a dance competition at a wedding
Judging process
Judging categories vary from competition to competition, but typically the categories judged cover aspects of show technique such as movement execution, proper form and transition, costume, routine difficulty, music and choreography.
The judge may give scores out of 100. If a performer or team receives a 100, it is called a perfect score
. Each judge gives his own score, and the overall score is nothing more than the addition of all the individual judges' scores.
Dance with a cucumber
This fun competition can be done with guests, keeping them in a little suspense. To do this, all participants stand in a circle and a cucumber is given . Accompanied by cheerful music, guests quickly pass it to each other, trying to get rid of the item as quickly as possible. When the music stops, the cucumber is in someone's hands. The guest who failed to get rid of the object comes out into the circle and, to the applause of those present, begins to perform arbitrary movements to any song.
The wedding competition “Dance with a Cucumber” always gives a lot of emotions, laughter and at the same time keeps the intrigue until the very end. At the end of the competition, a winner is selected by guests voting through applause. The “dancer” who received the loudest ovation wins the competition and receives a prize.
Competition Dance - Duration
The duration of the event depends on the number, types and dance routines that are programmed for the competition. In addition to the time required for dance performances, additional time is allocated for judging, score arranging and awards ceremonies.
Sometimes there is a change in the final event schedule due to late entries and scratches. This way, competitors are informed of the final schedules before a few days of competition. It is on their part to make them self-sufficient and ready within this short period of time.
It is a general etiquette on the part of dancers to attend all events associated with this competition such as the awards ceremony, last day ceremony, etc. In dance schools, there is a specific time slot for a performer to perform on a famous stage. like call time.
Dance battle
This competition is sure to get the participants in the mood for fun and at the same time instill a competitive spirit in them. “Dance Battle” is an opportunity for guests to show off their skills – as well as just have fun moving to the music! For the best results, we recommend holding this competition together with the toastmaster, because he will be the one who announces the winner!
Dance battle at a wedding
In order to hold this competition , you need to divide the participants into two teams. The host, in order to “warm up” the guests, shows certain dance moves, which the teams demonstrate in turn. The most accurate “copy” of the original is evaluated by the presenter and guest spectators. After a series of dances to different music, the points are counted, and the team with the most points becomes the winner of the battle.
It is important to note that whatever the dance competition , you need to treat it as a fun event with jokes and laughter. It is impossible for any of the guests to be offended, so you should avoid barbs, indecent humor and phrases that can hurt a person’s pride.
A wedding is always a reason to have fun, and also make a video of a dance competition at a wedding as a memorable event:
So don’t forget to make a video about when you were easy and joyful!
Competitive Dance - Videography and Photography
Choreography is an art that can be stolen very easily. A small change to a previous step can create a new step. This is why most production houses prohibit the use of a video camera to film a dance performance. Some hire professional videographers to film and sell copies only to internal production crews.
Photography is not the same type of violation as video, but spectators are not allowed to take pictures inside the venue, as this will allow other professional photographers to take and sell pictures outside.
Janine Marie Mason
Janine Marie Mason is an American dancer who won the fifth season of the reality show So You Think You Can Dance. She is the youngest winner of the show. After winning the show, she began her acting career. Her first show was Big Time Rush, which was a Nickelodeon Halloween episode.
Moreover, she is also an actress and is popular for her role in Bunheads as Cozzette. Mason started dancing at the age of three and learned many dance styles such as jazz, acrobatics, hip-hop and modern dance.
Nick Lazzarini
Nick Lazzarini is an American dancer, winner of the first season of the reality show So You Think You Can Dance. The dance styles in which he is an expert are hip-hop, jazz, ballet, lyrical and contemporary dance.
He began dancing at age four and choreography at age 14. After winning So You Think You Can Dance, he appeared on the cover page of Dance Spirit for the first time. In March 2006, he joined Evolution Dance Company as a founding member.
Melanie Moore
Melanie Moore is an American professional dancer who won the eighth season of the reality show So You Think You Can Dance. She was 19 years old when she participated in the show. Moore was educated at Lassiter High School.
She trained at the Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta for 12 years. She appeared on the TV show All the Right Moves as a member of the dance company Shaping Sound. She also appeared in Glee, Fox's musical comedy-drama. She is currently playing the role of Chava in Fiddler of the Roof, which is a musical theatre.
Akai Osei
Akai Osei is a British dancer and winner of the first series of Got to Dance. He got his dance inspiration from Michael Jackson. He appeared in the film StreetDance 3D and its sequel StreetDance 2.
Along with this, he also participated in Pied Piper, a hip-hop show produced by Boy Blue Entertainment. In 2010, he was cast in Into the Hoods and appeared alongside him on the television program Blue Peter. Apart from all this, he has appeared in many shows and films.
Joshua Allen
Joshua Allen belongs to the United States and is the winner of the fourth season of the reality show So You Think You Can Dance. In this show, he performed many forms of dance including jazz, hip-hop, samba and many more.
He began his dance practice at the age of eight. He was influenced by Michael Jackson. After winning the reality show You May Think You Can Dance, he participated in the program Step Up 3D. He also acted in a musical film called Footloose.
Competitions for parents
Anecdote from life
Ask parents to tell one by one the two funniest incidents in the lives of their children. The winner is determined by applause, but in the end, friendship will win, of course. At the end of the competition, you can give each couple a notebook and pen to record the future “exploits” of their common grandchildren.
Guess
Parents from both sides are called. On a projector screen or on a large plasma screen, group photos of the bride and groom are shown one by one: kindergarten, school, graduation, group at the institute. The bride's parents find the groom, the groom's parents find the bride.
Props: stopwatch. But more for show. One big family must win.
Benjamin "Benji" Daniel Schwimmer
Benjamin Daniel Schwimmer is an American dancer who won the second season of the reality television series So You Think You Can Dance in 2006. He works for the non-profit organization Dancers Wherever There Is A Need. He also writes songs for the Pop-Rock Band and also works as a producer and vocalist. His father, mother and sister all dance, and he also began competing at the age of five.
He and his cousin were US Open Showcase Swing champions. In 2006, he took part in Fox's New Year Eve Show. In 2007, he played the role of Candyman in a Christina Aguilera video. In 2008, he again became the US and world swing champion. He was hired by Paula Abdul to direct her final performance.
