Intention of the class: To leave you with an understanding of what is possible through interaction, and give you examples and opportunities to practice leading interactions.
The importance to Games and interactions to what we do is often overlooked. The truth is, that a well placed game or a well lead interactive dance can create more energy and more memories than any mix! Take time to learn, practice and perfect one game at a time. Attend extra trainings as often as possible and build a repertoire of amazing interactions!
Games We Perform
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- LIMBO
- Hula Relay’s
- Scavenger Hunt
- Mini List
- Crazy Chairs
- Rapid Fire
NOTE: Please pick one game to master and work with more experienced DJs to perfect it. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRY A GAME AT AN EVENT THAT YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SURE YOU CAN PULL OFF!!!! Once you have mastered one, (should take a few sessions of intense practice and improvement), you can pick up another one.
Interactive Dances
- The Electric Slide
- YMCA (Extended)
- Cha Cha Slide
- Cupid Shuffle
- Macarena
- Chicken Dance
- Hokey Pokey
- Wobble
- Whip Nae Nae
NOTE: As professional DJs, you should always be able and willing to lead the interactive dances. So be prepared to teach them to your clients live, while the music is playing.
Ten Rules of Entertainer Interaction Manners
Living by these rules will make your professional and personal life richer in every sense of the word!
- Wait a split second after a person finishes talking before you speak
- Listen with your entire body
- BE POSITIVE
- Speak well of others
- Memorize Names
- Never try to impress. The effort always shows and diminishes you.
- Never make your conversations public
- Praise but never flatter. Praise makes people feel good; flattery makes them feel manipulated
- Whenever you’re in doubt, be kind
- Sincerity is always appropriate
Using the scripts found in the Scripts & Structures Section, practice presenting each interaction.