Stage performance ideas to excite a cultural or school festival

line dance

3-5 Ponkikkies Part 4

A line dance, where all the dancers stand in a row and perform the same choreography, is fantastic when the whole class gives it a try and makes for a perfect show at a school festival.

If you incorporate props into the line dance, it creates a clear sense of visual unity—so why not give it a shot?

Shōten

20141221 Christmas Party (Shoten)

Are you familiar with the TV show “Shoten”? In it, the performers do a comic wordplay segment (ōgiri) based on a theme, competing to earn zabuton cushions.

If you’re thinking of adding humor to a send-off event, how about choosing a school-related theme and performing Shoten? Shoten is done with a host and performers.

You could even ask a teacher to serve as the host who runs the show.

Since everyone on Shoten wears kimono, you could make similar costumes using colored plastic bags.

If people know Shoten, they’ll understand what you’re doing right away!

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sasashina

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DJ

[High School Cultural Festival] Headlining the after-party as the final DJ!

In recent years, DJ performances have been drawing attention as stage acts at school cultural festivals.

There are many videos on YouTube of DJs performing at these festivals, and they’ve racked up a lot of views.

Especially for high school students, there might not be many chances to go to clubs or attend DJ events, but seeing a DJ set in person lets you feel the energy build and the crowd come together.

If you can perform as a DJ, why not take this opportunity to show off your skills?

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Hane Keisuke

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School Idol

Find your favorite team! Waseda University Idol Copy Dance Club [Waseda Festival 2017] November 5, 2017 @ Waseda University, Waseda Campus, Stage in front of Okuma Auditorium

These days, there are many idols—not just those from the AKB groups.

A school idol show is where you copy their dances and perform them on stage.

It’s especially recommended for people in dance clubs or circles! And of course, it gets even more exciting if you not only copy the dances but the songs as well!

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Saitō Ayumu

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body percussion

African-American Step: Stomp ‘n Shout (Springstep – Medford, MA)

Clapping hands and stomping feet can create rhythmic sounds like percussion.

Even if a single person’s sound is small, when everyone does it together, it becomes surprisingly loud and powerful.

It takes a certain number of people and some practice, but you can do it without any equipment, and above all, a body percussion performance that locks into the rhythm is incredibly impactful.

If you want a stage that stands out from the rest, why not give it a try?

Quiz show

Eiko High School Cultural Festival Quiz Research Club 2015

It’s the kind of quiz show you often see on TV—sure to get everyone excited! We recommend letting not only students but also general attendees participate.

If your school has a Quiz Research Club or similar club or circle, definitely give it a try.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Human Beatbox & Dance

[Human Beatbox and Dance Collaboration] BBB SHOCK LIVE Vol. 7 SHINSUKE × TOYOTAKA

Known in Japan as “voice percussion,” human beatboxing is a technique for producing drum sounds, scratches, and various other sound effects using only the mouth and a microphone.

While it’s often associated with a cappella, combining it with dance can create even more innovative and stylish performances!