A roundup of street performance ideas to liven up year-end and New Year parties
Are you wondering what to perform for entertainment at your year-end or New Year’s party? The classic acts are great, but how about switching things up and trying a street performance? Street performance actually has tons of elements that can really liven up a party! In this article, we’ve gathered a wide variety of street performance ideas you can choose from to match the venue’s vibe and your own strengths.
Many of these performances do require practice, but with solid preparation and a focus on safety, you’re sure to wow everyone at your year-end or New Year’s party!
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Ideas for Crowd-Pleasing Street Performances for Year-End and New Year Parties (51–60)
Ball handling
A skill that’s satisfying to watch: ball handling.
It looks as if the ball is sticking to the hand, and the way it’s controlled at will is mesmerizing.
Originally, it’s a fundamental skill in basketball used to connect passes, dribbles, and shots.
This showcases only the handling itself—like a dance, with hand movements that feel almost like magic.
If you’ve played basketball, you might have some idea of it, but starting from scratch can be quite challenging.
Still, it looks really cool when you can do it, so why not give it a try?
Rubik’s Cube
The Rubik’s Cube is something everyone grew up with, but with practice it can actually become a kind of performance.
You can aim to solve all six sides as fast as possible, or, on the flip side, even if you can’t solve it at all, you could ham it up and act like “I’ve totally got this!!” to get a laugh.
Tsugaru shamisen
Being able to play a musical instrument is a great skill to have, isn’t it? I often hear people say they can play because they used to do guitar, piano, or drums, or dabbled in them a bit—but how often do you hear someone say, “I can play the shamisen”? Not very, right? And if you could, it would make a strong impression—and above all, wouldn’t it be incredibly cool? It’s not something you can pick up easily or quickly, but if you practice hard, let’s master it as a special talent you can proudly show off for the rest of your life!
chair handstand
It’s an acrobatic act where you stack chairs and do a handstand on top of them.
While the multi-meter-high setups that professionals use are dangerous and probably difficult to attempt indoors, simply standing on two or three stacked chairs can still make for a highly impressive performance.
Ideas for Street Performances to Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties (61–70)
dance
A classic choice for party entertainment is a dance performance.
You just dance to a dance track, and you don’t have to worry too much about the number of people, so it’s easy to pull off.
If you’re good at dancing or have a bit of experience, why not go bold and try an acrobatic dance performance? Show off a routine that incorporates flashy moves and tricks from styles like street dance or breakdancing.
It’s fine to go solo, but performing with a small group adds impact and is highly recommended.
In conclusion
If you take on a street performance as entertainment for a year-end or New Year party, it’s sure to get the whole venue buzzing! The nervous excitement of showcasing the results of your practice, together with the warm, supportive atmosphere of your colleagues, will surely become an unforgettable memory.
Add a special touch to the end of the year or the start of a new one with a performance that’s uniquely you!