What would you do if you were asked to perform a quick party trick at a school festival or cultural festival?
If you’re someone who already excels at a particular skill or has a special talent, you can jump in without hesitation.
But there are probably some people who feel like, “I don’t have anything I can show others… I’d rather not,” and want to turn it down.
In this article, we’ll introduce quick and fun performances recommended for cultural festivals that might come in handy in exactly those situations.
We’ve gathered plenty of ideas, from things you can do right away with no practice to ones that could become a neat specialty once you learn them.
If you’re thinking, “I want to do something, but I don’t know what,” be sure to use this as a reference!
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One-hit crowd-pleasers for school festivals and culture fairs (1–10)
spray art
Here’s a spray performance that’s perfect for school culture festivals.
First, decide what you want to showcase.
Making your costumes and hairstyles as authentic as possible can boost the excitement on the big day.
Coordinate carefully with the person in charge of spraying—aligning hand, foot, and body movements and synchronizing the timing through thorough rehearsals will help create a dazzling stage.
Choosing a well-known song for the background music is also key to building a sense of unity throughout the venue!
imitation
There’s always at least one person at school who’s good at impressions, right? Impressions are a classic one-shot act, so if you’re confident, be sure to show them off at your school or cultural festival! Since visitors will likely range from small children to local seniors, impressions that everyone can recognize are recommended.
TikTok Dance Medley
A dance medley that strings together several TikTok-viral routines is a surefire crowd-pleaser that makes the audience want to move along.
Its big appeal is that the short choreographies come one after another, so people don’t get bored.
Incorporating popular songs makes it easy to connect with the crowd and naturally brightens the atmosphere in the venue.
Dancing with a brisk tempo showcases your sense of rhythm and creates a feeling of unity across the stage.
You can also have fun with the details, like coordinating outfits for the whole group or changing the vibe for each dance.
It’s especially recommended for groups who want to deliver energetic vibes with hype tracks like K-pop, Vocaloid, or Western hits.
Give someone a nickname on the fly
Let’s improvise and start giving nicknames to the people around us! Come up with snappy, funny nicknames that really capture each person’s distinctive traits—different from what they’re usually called.
If you’re good at naming things or you’re quick on your feet, definitely give it a try! However, nicknames that could hurt someone’s feelings are a no-go.
Aim for that perfect balance: funny but harmless.
Go around coining clever nicknames and liven up the school festival!
wotagei
Otagei is a unique style of dancing performed while holding glowing sticks called cyalumes.
You often see it at idol and voice actor concerts.
It’s flashy to watch, so it really gets the crowd excited, don’t you think? Invite your otaku friends and perform together.
Playing musical instruments
If you can play an instrument like the guitar or piano, why not show it off as a quick party trick? Showing off an impressive skill that people wouldn’t expect from your everyday life or performing a popular song will definitely liven things up and get you noticed! It’s also classic for people who can play instruments to get together and perform as a band.
Rubik’s Cube
The Rubik’s Cube is a party trick that people of all ages—from kids to adults—can enjoy.
The cube transforming through vivid, mesmerizing hand movements is perfect for showcasing at a school festival! If you practice and master the skill of solving it quickly, you’re sure to astonish your audience.
There are plenty of tutorial videos that teach tips and techniques, so check those out and practice.
Beyond the fun of the puzzle itself, you can deliver a striking performance that meets audience expectations—so give it a try!