surprise dance

Spontaneous group performance

A surprise dance is an unannounced choreographed performance at a wedding or other celebration, typically by the bride, groom, or wedding party.

What begins as a traditional first dance suddenly shifts into an elaborate routine: The couple's surprise dance went viral when they broke into hip-hop.

The term extends to flash mobs and other unexpected group performances at events.

Related

celebration · proposal · birthday · confetti · gasps · cheers · music · guests · secret · rehearsed · joy · shock · happy tears · tears · wedding · wedding reception · performance · crowd

Opposites
expectedness

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Complete practice performance

formality/structure

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Celebratory staged entertainment

recital · ceremonial dance

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G