A wedding is a happy day in the life of any young family. On this day, a loving couple becomes a full-fledged unit of society. Now their lives are changing dramatically. From now on they are husband and wife who love and adore each other. Since ancient times, weddings have played a big role as an important family celebration.
The young couple called all their relatives to the ceremony to share the joy of marriage with him. A wedding celebration, according to any custom, takes place in several stages and includes both the ransom ceremony and the noisy feast itself. No feast can be imagined without dance competitions.
The importance of wedding competitions
Our ancestors gathered absolutely all their relatives, including the most distant ones, for the wedding. People from all volosts came to the event. The main purpose of such gatherings is not to present gifts. After all, if you think about it, you can understand that it is unlikely that you will be able to recoup your wedding expenses with gifts from guests.
The expenses are really big. Therefore, the purpose of gathering relatives can be called the desire to introduce everyone. Two young people unite in a close union, now even relatives are distant, but acquaintances or friends.
Wedding competitions will help you introduce people and reveal their potential. A relaxed atmosphere and cheerful mood will help anyone feel positive and enjoy the wedding event.
Although there are people who have an opposing point of view. Some still believe that competitions serve to expose a person to ridicule. This type of people refuses to participate in fun activities in advance, wanting to be only an outside observer.
They are partly right; there are different types of entertainment. Some are just needed in order to joke about this or that person. Some people will take this joke seriously, while others will laugh at themselves along with everyone else.
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How to choose the right dance competitions for a wedding? Carefully consider the presence or absence of competitions. It’s still better if they are, but it’s important to combine them correctly, taking into account the interests of different people . You can have a competition that requires mental skills, and then have a dance battle. In this case, you will be able to take into account the interests of different people and delight your guests with the diversity of the evening.
The competition itself is a kind of competition during which it is determined who is the best. But this is not so necessary at a wedding event. It would be much more interesting and logical to arrange a game in which all the guests will be involved.
The importance of entertainment events at a celebration is great. They are able to lift the mood, properly organize a crowd of people and direct them in the right direction. In addition, it is on fun and enthusiasm that the gala evening rests. After all, the main goal of guests is to have fun, not to eat. An experienced presenter will be able to correctly combine the two points listed above.
Game program "Dance Battle"
1 presenter. Good evening, dear friends! They say that life is a continuous carnival dance, subject to a certain rhythm, and we are all dancers who get different parts at different times.
2 presenter. Indeed, rhythm governs life as much as it governs dance. A cheerful, fiery rhythm makes our life rich, bright, full of events and impressions, and a lyrical rhythm gives the sharpness of sensations and feelings, making us incorrigible romantics.
1 presenter. And we want to give you a magnificent extravaganza of sounds and colors, fill your life with new, unforgettable impressions and light a flame of hope for a miracle in the soul of even the most inveterate skeptic.
2 presenter. Therefore, we dedicate this evening to the beauty of dance - the most exciting, most sublime and beautiful of all arts, since dance is not just a reflection of life, dance is life itself!
/rock'n'roll/
1 presenter. So, we are starting dance battles in which 7 teams will compete for the title of the best dance team in the school. To do this, they will have to show all their skill, creative imagination and desire to win.
2 presenter. And the performance of our teams will be assessed by a very strict and authoritative jury. Chairman of the jury -___________! She is the one who knows all the hidden and obvious talents of our children.
1 presenter. A big fan of dance art, artistic and charismatic__________________________!
2 presenter. An expert in the history of dance, strict and competent in matters of choreography___________________________!
1 presenter. An excellent interpreter of creative ideas, thoughtful and fair___________________________!
2 presenter. The teams' performances will be assessed on a 5-point system based on several criteria, because it is known that dance is not only a set of movements connected to each other. Dance is a big concept that includes a variety of movements, a certain composition, a suitable melody, a costume, and an idea. Without these components, the dance loses its meaning and ceases to be interesting for the viewer.
1 presenter. The criteria will be as follows: the style of the team is appearance, correctly selected costumes, originality of the dance program; mastery of performance, which includes synchronicity, rhythm, technique of performing dance movements; and finally, team presentation.
2 presenter. The essence of this criterion lies in the ability to emotionally and spectacularly present your number to the viewer - not just dance the movements when the dancers, gritting their teeth, with a worried expression on their faces, try not to forget the composition, but also tell their story of the dance.
1 presenter. And now we would like to introduce you to the fiery, unpredictable and, without a doubt, very talented participants in our program.
/song “I’m the most...”/
2 presenter. Well, now it’s time to introduce those whose existence consists entirely of an endless bright holiday...
1 presenter. ...those whose every precise movement is another victory over the mundaneness of the mortal body...
2 presenter. ...those who have the endless happiness of being in the harmony of melodies and the flight of the soul...
1 presenter. We invite dance teams to the stage! So, “Crazy Dance” is a team that has absorbed everything that we miss so much in everyday life: bright colors, fresh impressions, beauty and grace.
2 presenter. "5th element"! This is a bright and dynamic team, full of humor, positive emotions and innovation. They will give you a feeling of absolute euphoria and a powerful energy boost.
1 presenter. "Street Dancers"! This team is a complex interweaving of desires and talents, an explosion of emotions and fantasies, a riot of colors and episodes. Spontaneity and eccentricity are their calling cards.
2 presenter. “Dance Class” is an original approach to staging and performing each number. Non-standard choreography, inspired emotions – these are the distinctive qualities of this team.
1 presenter. “Virtuosi” - this team will give you a bright, unforgettable spectacle, and a dance bouquet of different styles and directions will not leave anyone indifferent.
2 presenter. “Step Forward” is an extraordinary and very purposeful team, which is characterized by a slight carelessness of performance technique, relaxed movements and an incredible surge of vitality.
1 presenter. “Domino” - their brightest choreography combined with tricks and styles, incredible dynamics and powerful energy offers a new look at familiar things.
2 presenter. It's time for the draw. Captains, now each of you has to choose a number under which your team will perform. And the figures of dancers will help you with this. You take off a figurine with a number written on the back and call it the jury.
/draw/
1 presenter. The draw is completed. This is the order in which you will perform in all three mandatory rounds. So, team number 1 remains on stage to prepare for the performance, and I ask the rest to take their seats in the hall.
/teams leave/
2 presenter. And we are announcing 1 competition - “Folk Dances”!
1 presenter. Folk dance is the ancestor of all dance styles that have been formed over many centuries on its basis. Fashion and the passage of time could not influence it, much less make it completely disappear from the face of the Earth, because it carries within itself the history of the people who created it.
2 presenter. There are no fixed rules or guidelines in folk dance, because it is passed down practically from generation to generation and demonstrates the traditions and culture of its country in the best possible way.
1 presenter. Cheerful and mischievous American country, mysterious and light Indian dance, passionate Spanish flamenco, bewitching and multi-colored gypsy dance, rhythmic, mysterious dance of the East, fiery and cheerful Jewish, temperamental and exciting Latin - the dances of the peoples of the world amaze with their diversity.
2 presenter. Today we will get acquainted with just a few of them and bring to your attention…
2 presenter. ...Russian dance from the “Class Dance” team. The Russian people have created dances of amazing beauty and design with varied content. Colorful round dances, sophisticated quadrilles, virtuoso, chaste dances of soloists, dashing dances and so on speak of the richness and great diversity of Russian folk dance.
1 presenter. But in all these very different dances there is something in common, characteristic of Russian folk dance in general: this is a breadth of movement, prowess, special cheerfulness, poetry, a combination of modesty and simplicity with a great sense of self-esteem. So, Russian round dance from “Class Dance”.
/dance/
2 presenter. Ukrainian dance amazes with its richness of movements and character: it is sometimes thoughtfully lyrical, sometimes irresistibly cheerful, sometimes modest and gentle.
1 presenter. It reflected the joy of creative work, the heroism of struggle and the greatness of victories, playful gaiety, gentle humor and other features inherent in the Ukrainian national character. And now we bring to your attention Ukrainian dance from “Street Dancers”.
/dance/
2 presenter. Each of us has seen how gypsies dance, and, probably, more than once admired their passion, swiftness and carefree fun. Gypsy dance fascinates, captivates, enchants and attracts: no one remains indifferent to it, no one is able to resist its boundless energy!
1 presenter. In addition to the extraordinary beauty that captivates the viewer, gypsy dances captivate with their inner depth, genuine drama, and primitive sincerity of emotions. So, Dominoes and their gypsy dance!
/dance/
2 presenter. The spiritual leaders of the Jews had a twofold attitude towards dance: on the one hand, dance was an integral part of the way of life of the Jewish people, on the other, they saw dance as a danger to morality due to its sensual nature and the possibility of direct contact between boys and girls. Therefore, Jewish dance, despite its apparent ease and ease, is full of symbols and restrictions.
1 presenter. Accessories occupy a special place in Jewish dances. So, the Jews have a dance with handkerchiefs, which allowed men and women to dance together without holding hands, flash dances with a bottle on the head, dances with lit torches, in which the dancers demonstrate miracles of dexterity and almost circus skills. And now we will see what the Jewish dance of the “Step Forward” team will be like.
/dance/
2 presenter. Traditional Greek dancing is an open round dance in which everyone holds hands. The circle is headed by one person - the leader. He performs quite complex dance figures, all kinds of jumps, requiring considerable dexterity and good physical preparation. Everyone else does what are called "steps" - less complex movements that are not that difficult to learn.
1 presenter. The most famous Greek dance, sirtaki, begins with smooth, measured movements that the dancers perform so that the hands do not move apart and the lines do not collapse. We will now see whether the participants of the “5th Element” managed to master this dance.
/dance/
2 presenter. American country music is somewhat reminiscent of a bizarre pattern in which it is impossible to trace the path of one particular line, they are so intertwined with each other. These are very tricky dances and it is a mistake to consider them easy.
1 presenter. Graceful and playful movements, cheerful, mischievous rhythm of the dance leave no one indifferent. By the way, country dancing is much more interesting to dance than to watch, and the “Crazy Dance” team did not miss this opportunity.
/dance/
2 presenter. Mambo, salsa, cha-cha-cha, samba, merengue, bachata, rumba... The names of Latin American dances alone fascinate and foreshadow something extraordinary.
1 presenter. Incendiary music, expressive movements, expression, a combination of frivolous fun and sensuality - all this attracts the eye, and the legs themselves start dancing. Team “Virtuosos”, I ask you to take the stage and don’t forget, as the Latin Americans say, “Echale salsita!” - “Add some fire!”
/dance/
1 presenter. So, dear jury, I ask you to rate this team.
/points are entered into the tournament table/
2 presenter. Dance has it all. In the classics there is nobility, grace, restraint. Oriental dances contain philosophy, wisdom, dignity and gentleness. Modern dances have dynamics, rhythm, and many variations. And our second competition for which the teams were preparing was “Modern Dance”.
1 presenter. Modern dance, unlike classical dance, absorbs everything that surrounds it today. He is mobile, unpredictable and does not want to have any rules or canons. He tries to translate the surrounding life into choreographic form, its new rhythms, new manners, and creates new plasticity. Therefore, modern dance is interesting and close to the younger generation.
2 presenter. Let me remind you that the teams will perform in the same order as they performed in the first competition. I hope the first team is already ready and I am pleased to invite you to the stage...
1 presenter. The dance that this team has prepared has the ability to translate lyrical feelings into flexible and smooth dance movements. So, the blues performed by the Virtuosi.
/dance/
2 presenter. Explosive modern dances capture the ability to live freely and confidently. These dances were not born in luxurious ballrooms; they were not initially studied in decent choreographic institutions.
1 presenter. They were born on the crowded streets of big cities, stormily burst into the lives of teenagers and confidently occupied their niche in modern dance art. They are also danced with pleasure in our school. Meet the “5th element” and their modern dance!
/dance/
2 presenter. One of the areas of modern dance is street dancing, of which the four most global - rap, disco, techno and break - arose on the basis of music. When a new direction in music appeared, a corresponding dance was born. Each dance has characteristic movements, its own technique and manner of performance, which are used in this style.
1 presenter. Recently, modern dance has become increasingly popular. Although just recently we did not even suspect that there was such a variety of modern styles and trends. We will now see what direction the Step Forward team has chosen.
/dance/
2 presenter. The main characteristics of modern dances are easy adaptability to different conditions; short duration and concentration of artistic and expressive means. Real modern dances do not tolerate barriers and conventions.
1 presenter. It seems to me that the main thing in modern dance is the opportunity for creative self-realization and self-expression, the ability to free oneself from internal complexes and pressures. We will now see whether the Crazy Dance team succeeded in this.
/dance/
2 presenter. From the audience, each dance looks like a dazzling celebration, a fairy tale come to life. But once you go on stage, you realize that this is something more. In every movement, even in a light gesture, love and tenderness, passion and hatred are fused together.
1 presenter. This is a whole life to music: life is movement; movement - dance; dance is a feeling; feeling is life. We will now see whether the Domino team managed to embody all this in their dance.
/dance/
2 presenter. My admiration for the speed, assertiveness and precision of the placement of arms and legs gives way to awe when I see how easily the dancers soar into the air.
1 presenter. Yes, the uninitiated will never guess what costs this apparent ease requires from the dancer. There is no shadow of doubt, no fear, no tension on the face, nothing will show signs of effort - only the triumphant smile of a person who has learned the essence of Beauty! We will now see how the “Street Dancers” team dealt with this.
/dance/
2 presenter. Contemporary dance can be considered a sport because it requires from its dancers the qualities that true athletes require: physical strength, endurance, discipline and team spirit.
1 presenter. But at the same time, it also requires purely dance qualities - grace and style, musicality and expressiveness, flexibility and coordination. We will now see whether the “Class Dance” team managed to combine these qualities.
/dance/
2 presenter. I ask the jury to give points for this dance.
/entering the results into the tournament table/
1 presenter. And we move on to the third competition - “Duel of Captains”. All captains are members of the dance group of the Nadiya school. They have already won many certificates and awards at regional and regional choreographic competitions.
2 presenter. And today they will have to perform well and lead their team to victory. So, captains, I ask you to come up to the stage.
2 presenter. For your dance, you could use any help - your friends, classmates, teachers. We wish you the favor of your patron muses and remind you that you are performing in the same order.
1 presenter. So, the first to present his dance to the audience and jury is the captain of the “5th element” - Vyacheslav Dombovsky. By the way, Vyacheslav has been dancing for a long time and it is not difficult for him to learn the most difficult element of the dance. He is friendly and always ready to help.
2 presenter. Meet Vyacheslav Dombovsky and the cheerful sailor dance on stage!
/dance/
1 presenter. The next captain is the gentle and charming Daria, who has been dancing for seven years now. Perhaps that is why she is characterized by softness and refinement of movements.
2 presenter. But if Dasha became the captain of the team, it means she has enough rigor and demandingness, otherwise the team would simply fall apart. Meet Daria Slobodenyuk and fiery rock and roll!
/dance/
1 presenter. Tanya Pekarskaya only recently discovered the world of dance, but she persistently and diligently masters the art of choreography. Perhaps she lacks experience, but I am sure that Tanya’s sincerity and charm will not leave anyone indifferent.
2 presenter. Meet the mysterious, mystical oriental dance performed by the captain of the “Virtuosos”!
/dance/
1 presenter. Tanya Ageeva is endowed with many talents: she draws beautifully, is actively involved in sports and still manages to dance. Maybe that’s why the Step Forward team had no doubts about who would be the captain.
2 presenter. The dance that the members of her team are performing in this competition today combines passion and intrigue, regret and hope - this is a magical tango. Meet us!
/dance/
1 presenter. Katya Krivosheeva is a bundle of energy and positive emotions, maybe that’s why she prefers fiery and expressive dances.
2 presenter. And today's dance - a bright, cheerful Broadway - was no exception. Meet the captain of the “Street Dancers” Ekaterina Krivosheeva!
/dance/
1 presenter. Denis Kolienko is a very serious and responsible captain. Therefore, he prepared carefully for his performance. Denis has been dancing for a long time. Rock and roll, hip-hop, and folk dances are subject to him.
2 presenter. But for the duel, Denis chose a dance of amazing beauty - the never-aging waltz. Meet the captain of “Class Dance” Denis Kolienko!
/dance/
1 presenter. Sergei Gorbenko has been dancing not so long ago, but his natural musicality, rhythm and plasticity easily allowed him to become one of the leading dancers of our dance group. Enjoying the dance, Sergey generously shares positive emotions with the audience, leaving no one indifferent.
2 presenter. His dance for the fight is ambiguous: it is a little funny and touching, playful and spontaneous. Meet Sergey Gorbenko!
/dance/
1 presenter. I ask the jury to evaluate the performance of the last participant. So, the three mandatory competitions are finished and now I will ask all teams to come up to the stage. Now I will ask you to announce the results for three competitions. The three teams with the fewest points will unfortunately not be able to participate further.
/announcement of results/
2 presenter. So, they will continue to participate in dance battles...
1 presenter. Three improvisational competitions await you ahead, and after each one, one of the teams will leave our stage. And now I suggest you line up comfortably, because you are about to dance the Macarena.
2 presenter. This Spanish song is still one of the top 100 songs of all time, firmly holding the 5th place.
1 presenter. By the way, on May 8, 2006, a record was set for the most popular Macarena dance - 1,817 students from Melbourne performed it for about 8 minutes.
2 presenter. We know that few of you are familiar with the movements of this, in principle, simple dance. Therefore, Vita Nikolaevna, a member of our jury, will conduct a Macarena master class for you today. I ask you to!
/macarena/
1 presenter. I hope the jury had enough time to evaluate this dance performed by our teams. We are waiting for your ratings and results for 4 competitions. Which team will leave the stage now?
/jury evaluations, announcement of results/
2 presenter. So, we have three teams left. And the next competition will require a lot of imagination and creativity from them.
1 presenter. The true beauty of dance lies in pure improvisation, not in a series of planned, sequential movements. So now you will improvise.
2 presenter. You all know very well the dance of little ducklings. Now we will give you a little time so that you can show us the dance of the little yellow chickens, the dance of the friendly piglets and the dance of the little tiger cubs.
1 presenter. Captains, please come to the jury table and choose your dance. In the meantime, our teams are preparing, I invite you to watch a single tango performed by the senior group of the school’s dance group.
/tango/
2 presenter. I hope our teams are ready to pleasantly surprise us and we will be the first to watch the dance...
/teams perform in turns, jury evaluations/
1 presenter. In front of you on the stage are two teams, two bright, vibrant teams of dancers. But there must be one winner. We will find out who the winner will be after the last competition.
2 presenter. Now you will need to show not only the ability to improvise, dance art, but also team spirit, because the next two dances you will dance with the whole team at once.
1 presenter. These dances are very diverse: the clear, measured rhythm of the Finnish letka-enka and the exciting rhythm of the Latin American lambada. You need to convey the national rhythm and flavor of these dances. So, please line up in one line and let's begin.
/contest/
2 presenter. Well, the last competition is over and we are looking forward to the results of the jury. I ask all teams to come up to the stage.
1 presenter. The chairman of the jury ________________________ is invited to the stage to present certificates and the main prize to the winning team!
/team awards/
2 presenter. A man came to the sage: “Oh, Sage, teach me to distinguish truth from lies, beauty from ugliness. Teach me the joys of life.” The Sage thought and taught the man... to dance.” So says popular wisdom!
1 presenter. Dance! You will begin to trust yourself and feel a thirst for life - because if you can move beautifully, then you can live beautifully! See you again!
Dances and competitions for guests
We owe the presence of dance battles at wedding celebrations to the USSR. No matter how strange it may be, during Prohibition, weddings with fun activities were the most popular.
People didn’t have alcohol, so it was necessary to somehow have fun. At that time, wedding hosts appeared who offered a whole scenario for the event. Its presence indicated that the celebration would take place and take place in a positive way.
Prohibition passed away a long time ago, but wedding hosts managed to remain in our world. Nowadays they offer more varied scenarios as the competition in their profession is quite high.
Active
Dance competitions at weddings.
One of the most favorite types of entertainment among guests. Basically, it is suggested to dance for a while or move as actively as possible. Recently, the show me competition has gained popularity. To participate, it is necessary to assemble a team of young men, call the bride and ask her to show the movements, and the men to repeat them.
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As a rule, the girl, quickly understanding, begins to depict typical female dances, which look ridiculous when performed by guys. Alternatively, you can arrange a dance battle between men and women . Having typed the commands, you need to ask the men to depict how women dance. Then make a similar request to women. The result is better judged by the opinions of other guests.
Passive
Which wedding competitions are more relevant: dance or passive ones? Guests don’t always want to jump and move. Some came to socialize and meet new people. Therefore, do not forget to hold competitions that do not require getting up from your seat. In this case, only those who want to participate will participate. One possible option could be a “Guess” competition.
The toastmaster prepares questions and answers for him in advance. As a rule, they refer to newlyweds. Those guests who answered correctly receive a sweet prize. As questions, you can take the example of “what color of the bride’s eyes”, “where the bride and groom met.” Quite an interesting competition, because those guests who did not know the answer to these questions will listen and learn something new for themselves.
Doubles
Such competitions are a great success among young people who came to a wedding without a couple. They have the opportunity to get to know their possible chosen one more closely. A popular and original paired competition is the “Imagine a Musical Instrument” competition .
A man and a woman need to be divided into one who will portray the musician, and who will play the instrument itself. Their task is to show it in such a way that guests can guess what the couple is depicting.
Singles
Single dance competitions at weddings will amuse everyone. Such entertainment requires the participation of one person at a time. One winner is selected from 3 or 4 participants. It is necessary to be extremely careful when organizing such a competition, since it is necessary to ensure that the competitive spirit is not so high in order to avoid conflict situations.
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Both the participants and the guests present will enjoy portraying popular celebrities. To do this, you need to put on wigs and costumes, take a microphone and perform the most famous hits. Thus, show business stars will attend the wedding of the newlyweds.
Dance battles.
Competitions and competitions between performers are an important part of modern dance culture. The level of skill, performance technique, and ability to improvise can be assessed during special short competitions, which in the dance environment are called “ battle ” (from the English “ battle ” - battle).
A dance battle is a special type of competition during which participants take turns improvising on the same dance floor.
Improvisation is the most important difference between a battle and any other dance competition. To hold a battle, a DJ is required to be invited, who performs the tracks in random order and the dancer, when going out to dance, does not know what the musical accompaniment will be. Typically, the performance time of one participant lasts from 30 seconds to 3 minutes, and during this time he must have time to demonstrate mastery of various techniques, the ability to correctly build a composition, and show his originality and skill.
The practice of holding battles relates to a greater extent to dances of the street subculture - hip-hop, break, locking or tectonics.
Dance battles are held according to certain, long-established rules. The three main ones are:
- never break the order;
- never touch your opponent;
- know how to lose with dignity;
The order is always respected, regardless of the number of rounds; Participants are strictly prohibited from performing a set twice in a row. No less closely the jury and spectators monitor the implementation of the second rule - do not touch each other, the battle is a battle that is won with the help of talent and skill, and not through unsportsmanlike methods.
The dancers themselves adhere to several principles that help them during their performance: never fix their eyes on their feet, never use movements that are not perfectly honed; never show your strongest sides in the first rounds.
The jury evaluates musicality, originality, confidence in the presentation of the composition, and complexity of performance. In addition, many (almost all) judges always pay attention to the versatility of the dancer - the one who is equally proficient in diverse dance styles will always receive a higher mark.
Participation in dance battles is a prerequisite for a dancer’s professional growth. It is through live competition that you can objectively assess your capabilities, improve yourself, and gain invaluable experience in improvisation.
