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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[Entertainment] Challenge! A roundup of types of acrobatics [Performance] (1–10)
Acrobat
Acrobatics with sticks and ropes that captivate! This act thrills audiences with daring, full-body performance.
Backflips, cartwheels—pushing the limits of human physical ability is breathtaking.
The airy lightness in midair and the rock-solid landings strike a perfect balance.
If you’re confident in your athletic skills, you can take on the challenge, but practice is essential.
Combine it with dance to draw the audience in even more.
As a wedding highlight or a street performance, it’s a top-tier act that delivers excitement and emotion.
Grab everyone’s hearts with acrobatics!
contortion
Contortion is a performance that showcases the body’s flexibility, including splits, backbends, and even group routines that combine these elements.
You might find it easier to picture if you think of the performances often done by Chinese acrobatic troupes.
The act made famous domestically by Esper Ito—fitting himself into a suitcase—is also a form of contortion.
Because its appeal is easy to convey, if you’re confident in your flexibility, why not give it a try?
pantomime
Pantomime is surprisingly profound.
The ability to captivate an audience using only movement, without any lines, has a unique appeal that sets it apart from other performing arts.
The technique of making people believe something is “there” in an empty space—through the movements of the hands and body—can be acquired with practice.
Physical expression nurtures a power to move the heart and sparks a variety of images in the minds of viewers.
If you incorporate pantomime into entertainment or parties, the atmosphere can transform and fill with smiles.
This easily accessible performance is simple to start, and as you improve, it can greatly energize any event.
[Entertainment] Challenge! A roundup of circus/acrobatics types [Party Acts] (11–20)
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!