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Acholi Bwola Royal Dance Circle

Family Reunion
A
PLAYERS
8+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Form a large circle with dancers standing shoulder to shoulder facing inward.

2

Begin with slow, dignified steps in place, swaying gently to a steady drumbeat.

3

On a signal from the lead dancer, the whole circle steps sideways together, rotating slowly as one.

4

The drumbeat gradually quickens, and the circle's steps quicken to match, staying in unison.

5

The dance closes with everyone raising their arms together on a final drum accent.