Entertainment: A Challenge! A Summary of Types of Acrobatics [Performance]
When you’re asked to put on a performance at a wedding reception and think, “Okay, what should I do?”, one of the words that might pop into your head is “acrobatics.”
Dynamic, full-body acts and street performances that inspire a curious sense of wonder are loved by both adults and children alike!
But speaking of acrobatics—how many types of performances do you actually know?
When you think about it… you might find it surprisingly hard to come up with many.
So in this article, I’m going to introduce the different genres of acrobatics!
Take a look with the perspective of “This might be tough for me” or “Hey, I could probably pull this off!”
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one-man band
A one-man band, as the name suggests, is a performance where one person plays multiple instruments at the same time, and there are a few ways to do it.
One approach is to use multiple pedals and mechanical setups to play all the instruments simultaneously.
Another is to use an effects unit called a looper to record what’s played on the spot, loop it, and layer parts one after another.
The former is fun for its spontaneity—music being created right before your eyes—while the latter is appealing for its more musical structure and the way the sounds gradually build up.
Either way, you need the ability to play many instruments and a solid sense of rhythm.
Practice might be tough, but if you pull it off, the crowd is guaranteed to go wild!
Curved Spinning Top
Koma is read as “koma,” meaning a spinning top, and kyoku-goma refers to acrobatic performances using tops.
In kyoku-goma, there are many flashy acts: spinning a top on a long rod, having it cross over a string or even a blade, letting it travel across the haori of a kimono, or spinning it on a folding fan.
The tops used often feature ornate designs as well, which makes them feel suitable for celebratory occasions.
Kyoku-goma is said to be one of the performing arts handed down since the Edo period, and many of the props used alongside the tops are Japanese in style, making it especially perfect as entertainment at weddings where the bride and groom wear traditional attire.
crown
In the world of performance, a “clown” refers to a clown or jester.
How about inviting clowns who entertain audiences with a variety of street performances as entertainment for your wedding? There are several companies that can dispatch clowns, so if you’re interested, please look into it.
Also, if someone in charge of entertainment can do street performances, be sure to go all-in with costume and makeup and fully become a clown!
devil stick
Do you know devil sticks? It’s a street performance that really showcases dexterity.
The mysterious way the sticks are manipulated will have everyone glued to the show.
It takes practice, but the joy when you get the hang of it is unbeatable.
Start with the basics and gradually try more difficult tricks.
Practicing to music makes it even more fun.
If you keep at it, you’ll craft a wonderful performance that’s uniquely yours.
Show it off as entertainment at an event, and it’s sure to be a hit!
Curved pick
Kyokubat is a type of acrobatic performance using drumsticks (bachi) employed when playing Japanese taiko; it’s a form of the traditional Daikagura art.
Since the Edo period, it has been popular among common people as a vaudeville act.
Simply put, kyokubat is an acrobatic performance where one showcases a series of tricks using bachi, much like juggling, and there are many variations of techniques.
Some routines carry an auspicious meaning—that increasing the number of sticks brings increasing good fortune—so it’s also a perfect act to perform as entertainment at weddings.
In conclusion
In this day and age, it’s great that if you search on video platforms like YouTube, you’ll find lots of how-to videos that are helpful for beginners. When you feel like “I want to try something new,” they kind of help you take that first step. Take this opportunity and give it a try, everyone!