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Dancers form a loose semicircle while drummers or clappers set a steady traditional beat.

One dancer steps forward and performs a sequence of graceful hand and foot gestures that tell a small story.

The rest of the group claps along and calls out encouragement, matching the rhythm of the dance.

Each dancer takes a turn stepping forward, often trying to introduce a new gesture or variation.

The session continues with dancers rotating through the center until the drumming winds down.