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Hula Hula

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We’ve all done a bit of Hula Hooping in our time as a child, but doing it now seems to take a bit more effort and practice and to Hula Hoop for a long time takes skill.  Your hired Hula Hoop performer could have many on them on different parts of the body – great party entertainment and a great way to keep fit.

Children and adults alike have played with hoops throughout history but the few who master the act take the art to a whole new level… This very popular act has been turned into a world class art form with stunning costumes and spectacular feats that are crazy and daring, highly impressive and highly entertaining.

If you needed a Hula Hoop act to teach you the art then why not contact one of our Acts direct to see what they can do for you? You maybe organising a launch party, corporate event, children’s party, or a sports centre where Hula Hoop act would be quite entertaining.

Top Snake Performers

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A Snake dance no doubt will be a talking point if you decide that a snake dancer would be perfect for your event. Captivating the audience with amazement and somewhat fear, they won’t be able to take their eyes of this amazing act.

Why not interact your guests with the dancer and the snake, where the snake can be passed around (humanely of course) and let your crowd get involved. From an interactive walkabout snake dance to a dynamic staged performance. This hypnotic form of party entertainment will immediately grab the attention of your guests with performances that will create the wow factor for your event.

 

The Snake Dancers for hire are trained to handle the snakes and are always professional at all times. If you think your party could handle a snake dancer why not hire one. By filling out and online booking form located in the act of your choices profile, you can have the perfect entertainer booked for your party. 

It takes two to Tango

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The tango is a sensual ballroom dance that originated in South America. It is one of the most passionate and fascinating of all dances. You will love the seamless moves of this romantic dance which no doubt will make you yourself want to learn this beautiful dance.

This intimate dance is guaranteed to keep the audience entertained and bring passion and life to any event or party. This sensual ballroom dance that originated in South America is one of the most passionate and fascinating of all dances and is guaranteed to keep the audience entertained and bring passion and life to any event or party.

You could be organising a corporate event, Tango dance venue, Wedding or a private party, the choice is yours.   We have the finest Tango Dancers advertised and you will know that they are always professional and nothing is too much trouble.

To book the best Tango Dancers available in the UK, view our directory of acts and click on the one that you feel will be right for your event. Fill out their online booking form and the performers of your choice will be in contact with you directly soon after.

Finding the theme

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You may be organising a Themed Event and would like to have a dance act that fits into your ‘theme’. That’s when a specialised dance act maybe just the thing that you were looking for to bring ambience and nostalgia to your special event.

From Bollywood to Riverdance bring the life and fun to the party with music dance from one of our themed dance acts. Whether it’s for a corporate event or a private party themed dance acts always deliver the wow factor whatever the occasion.

It may be a 50’s event, launch party for a gone by era, Old fashioned Tea Shop or a Vintage Wedding where a Themed Dance Act would be very unique. Whatever your event might be we have only the very best Dance Acts advertised with us here at Red Masque, which makes finding the perfect party entertainment as easy as possible.

Dance Groups

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Dance groups to hire for a party can be booked for any event large or small; Red Masque entertainment finder can bring you a variety of professional dance groups guaranteed to entertain your guests.

Red Masque can help add that spark to the day and make your event the talk of the town.  You can hire dance groups for many different events, whether it is for a product launch, street party or a birthday party, the choice is yours…

Any function, event or party can include dance groups of any kind from belly dancers, street dancers, contemporary dancers, ballroom or Irish. Any dance groups will make an excellent choice as an entertainment option.

If you don’t see what you are looking for, our entertainment agency can offer that personal touch by recommending favourite acts. So contact us and we’ll help find it for you. We offer the best dance groups to hire in the UK so are assured that we have only the top acts in our entertainment directory. If you do happen to find a dance group you particularly like then you can fill out an enquiry form and we will do the rest. Booking a dance group has never been easier thanks to Red Masque entertainer finder.

 

Dance Comedy Acts

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You may want to entertain your guests in an unusual way, by booking dance comedy.  How about the classic ‘Swan Lake’ performed by comedy actors, or a ‘River Dance’ comedy sketch to remember. Here at Red Masque entertainment directory we have the ultimate in dance comedy acts which will guarantee a side splitting experience every time.

These acts could be for a private party, corporate event, wedding or a surprise birthday present. Your guests will love this amazingly funny entertainment that will amuse your party no end.

We have the ultimate party package at Red Masque and if you would like to hire a dance comedy act and need a little help then give contact us and our friendly team will help you through the booking process. It’s very easy to book, you will be able to find a list of acts that interest you, then fill out their booking enquiry form. Finding a dance comedy act in the UK is very straight forward and you can contact or book your chosen act directly, making it easier to get exactly what you want at a price that’s right for you. You’ll find only the very best in entertainment here at Red Masque.

Belly Dancers

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Your guests would be so entertained having a Belly dancer at your party. Our Belly dancers are the ultimate in entertainment, making it very hard for any guest to ignore.

Whether you’ve just opened up a new restaurant, or you just want a little light hearted fun for your guests at a corporate event, then hire a Belly dancer, it may be just the thing that will get people talking for months to come, who would not remember a Belly dancer?

If your guests also want to get involved we can also offer ‘lessons’ too – great fun!!!

You can be sure of the best Belly dancers at all times and if you would like to know more then our entertainment agency can supply you with the ultimate in party entertainers. To hire a Belly dancer couldn’t be easier… Either find the act or acts you’re interested in on our website and fill in their booking enquiry form or simply give them a call. We’re here to help with any enquiries you might have so please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Booking a Belly Dancer couldn’t be easier with Red Masque entertainment directory.

May Day Traditions

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Nothing beckons summer forth more effectively than dancing around a pole adorned with long, coloured ribbons. The British May Day tradition of dancing around a maypole is around 600 years old and the activity often brings communities together. But what does dancing around a maypole on 1 May involve, and what does it represent?

Dancing around a maypole involves a group of dancers taking a coloured ribbon attached to it and weaving around each other, often to music. Traditionally the dancers position themselves in pairs of boys and girls before beginning their routine. The dance creates a multi-coloured pattern which creeps steadily down the pole. The dancers then reverse their steps to undo the ribbons. This is said to represent the lengthening of the days as summer approaches, but the significance of the pole itself is not really known.

At Offenham in Worcestershire, a very complex dance routine around the pole is performed on May Day every year. The first recorded instance of a maypole dance came during the 14th century in Llanidloes, central Wales, and the tradition is thought to have come from Wales and Scotland before spreading around the country. Due to the ever-changing religious doctrines of the kings and queens of England over the centuries, the maypole was seen as an anti-Christian symbol for a time, right up to the end of the 19th century. The tallest maypoles in the country are at Nun Monkton, North Yorkshire (88 ft), Barwick-in-Elmet, West Yorkshire (86 ft) and Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire (65 ft).

There is also the hilarious tradition of maypole scrambling, which involves people trying to climb to the top of the pole. This also mainly happens in Germany and Austria. Though not always held on 1 May, maypole celebrations also happen in the States, Malta, Scandinavia, Canada and Italy, with Italians using the pole to celebrate International Workers Day too.

To Tap Dance

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Traditional American Tap Dancers

Everyone loves a good tapper; somehow, tap dancing is enjoyable because it is lighthearted alongside the music to which it is performed. From community productions to the big screen, tap dance has captured the hearts of millions of Americans, and this is most evident in the fan base supporting the careers of several influential tappers.

Most are men, with a few exceptions. America’s tapping stars in the golden era of Hollywood enjoyed lengthy careers and continue to be noted today for the fun entertainment they provided. Below are just a few of those who truly reigned as “tap’s tops!”

Fred Astaire
Perhaps there is no other name as synonymous with tap dancing as Fred Astaire. With his countless American films, including those with sidekick Ginger Rogers, Fred revolutionized the tap world’s presence in movies. Many people recall his partnership with Ginger Rogers not only for the beautiful ballroom dances, but also for the tap dances, such as Let Yourself Go. His killer combination of a handsome face and a suave style, paired with his peppy dance numbers made him one of Hollywood’s most cherished musical stars.

Bill “Bojangles” Robinson
Before he hung out with Shirley Temple both onscreen and off, Bill Robinson could be found in numerous theater productions. He is known for re-igniting the tap craze during the 20th century, and bringing the genre from popular to the elite art level. He often challenged competitors in tap competitions, almost always coming out as the victor. He was also the choreographer of the now infamous stair dance found in the movie The Little Colonel. He inspired and coached Shirley Temple, one of Hollywood’s littlest tap dancers, and she revealed in her autobiography how Bill was like an uncle to her, mentoring her both in dance and in life.

Sandman Sims
Another famous tapper from the golden era of Hollywood, he became notorious for his “sand dancing,” which involved tap dancing in a sandbox. He used to travel across the nation, challenging competitive tap dancers, and he rarely (if ever) lost a dance-off. He is regarded as one of the most creative and innovative tappers of his generation, and will always be known as a top tapper who never conformed to otherwise traditional rules of the dance.

The Tap Dance

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Tap originated in the United States through the fusion of several ethnic percussive dances, primarily African tribal dances and Scottish, Irish, and English clog dances, hornpipes, and jigs. Until the last few decades of the 20th century, it was believed that African slaves and Irish indentured servants had observed each other’s dances on Southern plantations and that tap dancing was born from this contact.

In the mid- to late 1800s, competitions were a common form of dance entertainment. Later called “cutting contests,” these intense challenges between dancers were an excellent breeding ground for new talent. Dancers matured by learning each other’s techniques and rhythmic innovations. The primary showcase for tap of this era was the minstrel show, which was at its peak from approximately 1850 to 1870.

During the following decades, styles of tap dancing evolved and merged. Among the ingredients that went into the mix were buck dancing (a dance similar to but older than the clog dance), soft-shoe dancing (a relaxed, graceful dance done in soft-soled shoes and made popular in vaudeville), and buck-and-wing dancing (a fast and flashy dance usually done in wooden-soled shoes and combining Irish clogging styles, high kicks, and complex African rhythms and steps such as the shuffle and slide; it is the forerunner of rhythm tap).

Tap dance as it is known today did not emerge until roughly the 1920s, when “taps,” nailed or screwed onto shoe soles at the toes and heels, became popular. During this time entire chorus lines in shows such as Shuffle Along (1921) first appeared on stage with “tap shoes,” and the dance they did became known as tap dancing.