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Bon Odori Step Follow

Family ReunionHoliday Party
B
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
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.