Lifting on Chairs
A wedding classic, the bride and groom are seated in chairs, which are then lifted high by dancing guests. While in the air, the couple may be brought together to "dance," holding opposite ends of a handkerchief or napkin as they are bounced and spun. If guests feel particularly brawny, this stunt may be repeated with the bride's and groom's parents.
Kazatsky Dance
A traditional Slavic shimmy, the Kazatsky requires the dancer to assume a bent-kneed squatting position and to alternate kicking out each leg. For the balance-impaired, this dance can be performed with the assistance of a partner: the two hold hands and alternately kick to opposite sides.
Dancing on Shoulders
Easiest with children but funniest with adults, dancing fun can be raised to new heights if some dancers carry other dancers on their shoulders.
Bull Fight
A contemporary staple, this routine sees one dancer put his hands on top of his head with the index fingers extended, thereby portraying a bull. Bending forward, he repeatedly charges toward a second dancer who lures the "bull" with a napkin or red cloth and leaps out of the way at the last moment.
Jump Rope
Swing a jump rope and allow the bride or groom to show off on the dance floor: bring a real jump rope or tie cloth napkins together to make one on the spot.
Costumes/Uniforms
Here, the clothes make the man. Dancers may dress up in the bride's and groom's school or athletic uniforms. Perhaps they coordinate and dress up as Kiss or the Village People. They could dress up in the couples' work clothing (i.e. scrubs). They may even attempt to impersonate the couple through dress and pantomime.
Juggling
There must be at least a few amateur jugglers at any wedding. They may bring bowling pins or flaming torches, or they may just pick up some knives or hats at the wedding.
Confetti Balloons
Balloons are filled with confetti and then blown up. The bride or groom stands on a chair, brandishing a stick with a pin on the end. As dancers throw the balloons aloft, the bride or groom pops them, showering everyone with confetti.
Sword Duel
As people assemble around the bride and groom, a challenger brings two plastic swords to the dance floor. Possibly wearing a mask or cape for added drama, he tosses one sword to the groom and challenges him to defend his new wife. A duel ensues, and the challenger allows himself to be vanquished.
Eating Toiletries
The performer prepares shampoo and baby powder bottles filled with honey and powdered sugar respectively. To the horror of the crowd, he eats the "toiletries." Then, he pretends to be sick into a bag filled with confetti and subsequently throws the confetti all over the bride and groom.
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