New Year's ball - masquerade | Methodological development (grade 4) on the topic:

New Year's masquerade ball

Plan of the event (designed for 4 hours): 1. Meeting guests at the entrance (greeted by girls dressed as fairies) 2. Meeting the guests, introducing them to the King and Queen of the ball. 3. Ball - a dance marathon with the participation of a dance master, with competitions, an auction and small performances. 4. Farewell to the old year and welcome to the new one. 5. The arrival of Father Frost and Snow Maiden. Competitions. Characters: Presenter, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, Dance Master, fairies at the entrance. Actors for dramatizations (you can rehearse in advance, or print out the roles and improvise with the guests). 1. Meeting guests. First fairy: Welcome, we have been waiting for you, Just a little more - and the waltz will play, And the Christmas tree will light up, the candles will burn - a magical New Year's Eve awaits you! Second fairy: O most noble guests, Shining like the stars in the sky! Tell me how to represent you in the palace scroll? (see below) (Writes it down.) Thank you, take a smile! (see below) A). Palace scroll - names of guests, titles and achievements are entered into it. At the end of the meeting, the list is promptly forwarded to the king, queen and presenter. B). A box with paper smiles - they are handed out to guests; later, when everyone has become acquainted with everyone, you can write a wish on the smile to someone present. This is the post office. At the end of the ball, the Host reads out the mail, and the fairies (those who met) deliver it to the recipients. 2. Introduction (Fanfare.) Presenter: Valiant knights and beautiful fairies, sages and wanderers, gathered in this hall from all over the world. We are pleased to welcome you to the New Year's Ball. In our world, time does not pass the way the people of the earth are accustomed to, so do not be surprised by the small miracles of the holiday, but rather rejoice with us. Let us greet those who have arrived at this ball with applause. The presenter reads the names of guests and titles from the list. Each of them walks through the hall to the throne of the kings and bows. The fairies at the entrance must explain this to the guests in advance. The King and Queen smile and say a few kind words to each guest personally. 3. Ball Dancemaster: The cherished hour has come, We invite everyone to the waltz. Let the sounds of the violin swirl, Let the smiles shine! Step right, step left, Let's greet friends, Our miracle queen And, of course, the king! The King and Queen enter the first dance. Five to six dances - 15-20 minutes. Between the dances, the Leader announces: 1. This song is dedicated to everyone who has not lost the good spirits and enthusiasm of youth in the bustle of passing days. 2. This dance is dedicated to true connoisseurs of cherry syrup and strawberry jam. (or something like that). Dramatizations We had a dramatization about the suffering of Bluebeard (a dummy character), who suddenly begins to cry in the middle of the ball. He tells a story about his three wives who mocked him mercilessly, and so he had to strangle them - his nerves could not stand it. The story is really funny, especially if you show it in the cast. (There is text, but it is long.) At the end of the story, Bluebeard is put up for auction of grooms, and unmarried ladies bid and show off their talents. 4. New Year's Eve. (The clock strikes.) King: Let’s fill our glasses, friends, So that the year and, of course, the family will be happy, So that everyone in spirit can find a craft. May we all be lucky in the new year! Queen: May the kingdom of your dreams come true quickly enter your home, and may you feel good and happy in it! (The first dance of the New Year, at the end of which Santa Claus appears and begins to dance in the hall without warning.) Presenter: An amazing guest has arrived to us. In different countries he is known under different names - Pere Noel, Babo Natale, Gaspard, Melchior and Walthazar in one guise, Santa Claus - in general, His Majesty - Father Frost! And his beautiful companion... (Santa Claus's monologue.) 5. Competitions Competition 1. Exam on the history of the new year (quiz) - the presenter will have the text. The first team to give the correct answer gets a token. The team with the most tokens receives a prize. Presenter: Would you like to warm up? So, a competition for the most dexterous! Competition 2. Two teams stand in a line - half a meter apart from each other, they cannot move. From the beginning to the end of the line you need to pass the balloon without dropping it. Whoever is faster is the best. Dangerous competition 3. Three of the bravest are required (or more depending on the male-female ratio). For example, three gentlemen are blindfolded. Everyone else stands around. Daredevils must, blindfolded, choose a pair from those standing and dance the dance without going beyond the circle outlined by a ribbon laid out on the floor. (Santa Claus dances with the presenter.) Santa Claus: Oh, you have tired me, beautiful maiden, and today I still have to go around seven kingdoms. And my Snow Maiden’s eyes are closing. And our deer stand at the gate unfed. Let's go already. Presenter: Well, Grandfather, work is work. Santa Claus: Well, now it’s time to say goodbye, Hug, kiss, May you have a good time, In the year that came into the world! Snow Maiden: May you all be healthy, May the dragon protect you with its wing as a cover, May it not puff fire on you. So that laziness does not visit, And let peace fill the house! And so that every new day warms our hearts with warmth! Queen: Let the children be obedient, King: And let your eye be accurate! Presenter: And so that your hands don’t shake, And so that there are no separations. To avoid boredom, there were fewer blizzards in life. All together: Goodbye friends, And see you in a year, May the stars shine for us, On the bright holiday of the New Year!

Decor

First, think about the scenario of a carnival party, because... entertainment largely influences the choice of meeting place. If it is a friendly holiday and a modest budget, the area of the apartment is enough. For a luxurious event with artists, caterers, and a ball, a hall decorated in classic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles is ideal.

If the weather is favorable, you can have a party outdoors, because carnivals take place outside . Bright lanterns, colorful garlands, several tents or tables imitating fortune-telling rooms, game pavilions and mobile trading benches - ready!

Any color scheme is appropriate, but it is advisable to generously add gold, sparkle, and radiance. If you use all the colors of the rainbow, you will get a colorful, informal atmosphere. A stylish ambience is achieved thanks to a tandem of two or three contrasting shades.

For decoration in carnival style you will need:

brocade, satin, satin - any textile of glossy texture for draping walls, furniture, decorating compositions, curtains with ribbons;

electric garlands, decorated candles, table lamps in lampshades with fringe . Whatever fits your idea best;

The lighting should be bright, but diffused - direct light destroys the aura of mystery and romance inherent in the carnival. Decorate the chandeliers if they do not fit into the surroundings. Hang paper lanterns.

Glitter-covered Christmas tree bows, bells, and balls from the dollar store will fill the room with a festive glow and won't break the budget;

foil curtains, rain, curtains made of beads in doorways, on parts of the walls, on the backs of chairs;

glass and crystal - vases, figurines of angels, candlesticks, large glasses and other containers. Luxuriously fancy Venetian glass, as if specially created for decorating a carnival-style party! Place multi-colored beads, Christmas tree beads, confetti, gold-painted curly pasta in transparent containers;

decorative twigs, feathers instead of fresh flowers (it’s February). This is a traditional technique, but if you want, you can use fresh flowers (roses, lilies) or fabric buds;

large masks on walls, backs of chairs, doors and small ones anywhere as elements of a bouquet, drawings on napkins, placed on vases, candles;

For realism, hang landscapes of Venice here and there: St. Mark's Square, picturesque cramped streets, canals with slowly floating gondolas, people in carnival costumes.

fans made of fabric or corrugated paper can be anywhere - this is the second most important attribute of the Italian carnival;

theatrical glove puppets, commedia dell'arte characters, real or cardboard puppets (there is MK online, it's easy) - they are sure to be “present” at the carnival, entertaining guests with funny scenes;

colorful or shiny gold balloons. Butterflies, fans, caps, colorful roundels or traditional rhombuses (Harlequin) collected in garlands. This simple decor will saturate the space with color, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Second block

The main part, which is filled with jokes, fun, music and movement. Only at certain moments will guests have the opportunity to sit down.

Arrival of the hostess of the ball - the Snow Queen

When the music fades away, the host re-enters the stage and announces that the Snow Queen herself will now arrive. This is a bit of an eccentric person. She came from a real fairy tale by Andersen, and therefore the order in her palace is a little old-fashioned. The Queen cannot be contradicted and so on. Fanfares sound and the queen enters the hall, accompanied by her retinue (the same Snowflakes). She walks through the line of guests, smiles and even nods at some. It is advisable to insert some phrases. For example, “Oh, what a wonderful Mask!” or “Knight, I don’t know you yet.” Unobtrusive music plays all this time.

Meeting the hostess

When the hostess of the ball takes her throne, she tells the assistant to introduce her to the guests with the announcement of all titles and titles, and also expresses a desire to meet the guests themselves. The Queen's performance must be magnificent and beautiful. At this time, she herself performs several steps, and her snowflake maids of honor perform a prepared dance. When it’s time to meet the participants, the host takes out the already familiar “palace scroll” and from it begins to read out all the information about each guest that was said at the entrance. When the name is announced, its owner stands and bows to the Queen.

Medley dances with competitions

After meeting, the hostess says that she is a little tired, because there are so many guests today. Therefore, they are obliged to entertain her. As entertainment, several competitions are announced in a row.

Medley dancing
. Everyone or just a group of guys can participate. The essence of the competition is to adapt your movements as naturally as possible to the music that will be offered. To do this, they play a “cut” of very different songs - youth and fast, slow and classical dance melodies.
Classic
. Only those who are familiar with the movements of famous dances are called upon - cancan, waltz, tango, and so on. The winner is the couple that performs best.

Performance by a visiting magician

A short respite for the guests comes when, after the competitions, the host asks everyone to sit down and respect the visiting magician from distant countries, who specially came to congratulate the Queen and her guests on the New Year's holiday, revered throughout the world. The magician demonstrates his many skills - shows tricks. He receives well-deserved applause, the approval of the Mistress and promises to come exactly a year later to the next holiday with new spells.

Dance time

When the magician leaves, the Queen reminds that the venerable public was invited not just to a masquerade, but to a real ball, so everyone must dance. The music starts playing, the lights become dim and dancing time begins. After each melody, the host announces what or who it is dedicated to. In addition, he can announce “white” or some other dance.

Invitations

To get your guests into the atmosphere of the upcoming party in advance, make invitations in a carnival style. If time is short, an elegant card with monograms and a themed print or a card in the shape of a mask, decorated with beads and rhinestones, will do. Original invitation:

Using a photo editor, overlay a picture of Venetian lace with an image of a carnival mask in a contrasting color . Or buy “openwork” paper and draw a mask on top;

print in the required format . On the back side with a marker, draw monograms along the edge or decorate with real lace, write text in the center;

assemble a fan according to any MK you like (there are many simple options online, taking into account that the fan can be fully opened and the text can be read). Fold, tie with ribbon, decorate with feather.

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