Bon Odori Step Follow
Family ReunionHoliday Party
B
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
- Open space
- Music with a steady folk rhythm
HOW TO PLAY
1
Everyone stands in a large circle facing the center, with one player as the caller.
2
The caller demonstrates a simple four-count step sequence, such as step, clap, turn, step.
3
Everyone copies the sequence together, circling slowly as they repeat it.
4
Every few rounds, the caller introduces one new small step to the sequence.
5
Players who fall a beat behind simply catch back up on the next repeat rather than being eliminated.
6
Continue until the music ends, building toward the longest sequence the group can remember.