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Aklanon Ati-Atihan Tribal Dance Mimic

Holiday PartyTeam Building
A
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

A leader beats a steady drum rhythm and calls out a simple stomping and shuffling step.

2

The rest of the group forms a loose parade line behind the leader, copying the step exactly.

3

Everyone shouts a short energetic chant together on every fourth beat as they step.

4

The leader winds the line through a curving path, and the group must stay together while following the turns.

5

The dance ends with everyone raising their arms and shouting together on the final beat.