Fun and engaging party acts and performances recommended for women
You know those times when you’re asked to do a performance for a friend’s wedding or to put on an act for a company party, and you’re stuck on what to do?
For all the girls out there who are feeling unsure, we’ve put together a selection of recommended performances—from classic crowd-pleasers to cute, feminine dances and even cool, expert-level acts!
Choose based on what your members are good at (or not so good at) and how many people will be participating.
We hope you find the perfect performance that suits you all!
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Exciting Party Acts and Performances Recommended for Women (51–60)
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)
When it comes to entertainment that instantly brightens the mood of a cherry-blossom viewing party, manzai comedy is the go-to.
A duo sets a theme in advance and delivers lighthearted jokes and punchlines about spring and cherry blossoms.
It’s recommended to weave in seasonal material and relatable “everyday” bits from the office or school.
Keeping a snappy back-and-forth naturally draws the crowd in.
The key is to wrap things up with a final punchline that brings the story together and hits a peak of laughter.
With brisk banter, unique facial expressions, and more, it’s a great idea for delivering all kinds of laughs.
Butterfly’s Dance
One of the traditional magic tricks, “Ukare Kochō” (The Frolicsome Butterfly), has been adapted for impromptu performance as “Dance of the Butterfly.” Its hallmark is a paper butterfly that flutters and seemingly plays in the air as you fan it.
For the climax, butterflies appear to gush forth from the performer’s hands—one of the highlights of the trick! Because it showcases elegant, traditional Japanese movements and a dreamlike atmosphere, it’s perfect for women to perform as well.
That said, mastering this act is extremely difficult, so if you’re thinking of presenting it as entertainment at a year-end or New Year’s party, we recommend using magic props.
A Female Illusionist Tries 100-Yen Store Magic: ‘Levitation Magic’ Edition | Ameka TV Vol. 4
When it comes to classic party entertainment, magic is one of the go-tos, but don’t you get the impression that most magicians are men? It also seems like most magic demo videos feature men.
However, in this video, a woman introduces magic props from a 100-yen shop.
Take a look for tips on how to present magic routines.
If you’re not confident with dancing or singing, I recommend checking out magic props instead.
Evangelion stand-up comedy duo
This is a routine by the duo Sakura—famous for the cute female comedians Saki Inagaki and Noriko Masuda—introducing Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Since 2009, after Masuda graduated, Saki Inagaki has been performing solo.
Neon Genesis Evangelion has been beloved for many years, and when the feature film was released in 2021, the story came to a close and generated a lot of buzz.
Saki Inagaki’s cosplay of Asuka Langley Soryu is also adorable and stands out on entertainment stages, so it’s highly recommended.
glass harp
A glass harp involves preparing many glasses filled with water and rubbing their rims to produce sound.
Its appeal lies in the clear, transparent tone.
You change the pitch by adjusting the amount of water in each glass.
It’s a bit challenging to do alone, so gather a group.
Try choosing songs that everyone is likely to recognize.
devil stick
The charm of the devil stick lies in how the stick seems almost alive, moving in various ways in midair.
It apparently takes a little time to get the feel in your hands and master the basic tricks.
But that’s exactly why many people get hooked.
If you have practice time and the drive to say, “I definitely want to learn devil sticks!”, give it a try.
Ballet
Ballet is recommended for those who are confident in their flexibility or have experience.
Its graceful movements will add elegance to the venue.
You can choose classic, time-honored pieces, or it might be interesting to incorporate more recent music.
singing with self-accompaniment
If you can play the guitar, how about putting that skill to use with an acoustic guitar-and-vocal performance? Of course, it’s also fine for two people to split the parts into guitar and vocals! For a song that many guests are likely to have heard and that features touching lyrics about someone special, how about aiko’s “Kabutomushi”? Entertainment doesn’t have to be all lively and boisterous—it can be beautifully mellow and heartfelt, too.
ball balancing (circus act of balancing while standing on a large ball)
Ball walking, a classic of street performance and circus acts.
Recommended for those confident in their sense of balance.
It takes quite a bit of practice to ride well, but when you pull it off, it always brings the crowd to life.
If you’re feeling up to it, try challenging yourself with a trick like juggling while ball walking.
CUPSAnna Kendrick
In the movie Pitch Perfect, the lead actress Anna Kendrick performs this during an audition.
It’s called “Cups,” where you sing while keeping the rhythm with a plastic cup and hand claps.
If you’re confident in your sense of rhythm and singing, give it a try—you’ll really impress people.
In fact, it’s said that Anna actually performed this at her real audition for the film.