Chadian Balafon Village Dance
C
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
- A balafon or any tuned percussion instrument
- Optional: ankle bells
HOW TO PLAY
1
The musician sets a steady, repeating melody on the balafon.
2
Dancers form a loose circle and begin stepping in time with the beat.
3
Every so often the musician plays a signature accent phrase that cues everyone to add a stomp or spin.
4
Dancers take turns stepping into the circle's center for a brief solo before returning to the group.
5
The dance winds down as the musician slows the tempo to a gentle stop.