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Colombian Cumbia Circle Relay

Birthday PartyFamily ReunionHoliday Party
C
PLAYERS
8+ players
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Form a large circle and choose one player to start in the middle holding a scarf overhead like a traditional cumbia prop.

2

The middle player dances a simple swaying step around the inside of the circle in time with the music.

3

On a signal, they hand the scarf to someone in the circle, who must step in and continue the same swaying pattern without pausing the beat.

4

The circle claps along and cheers to keep the tempo steady as the scarf keeps changing hands.

5

Continue passing and dancing until the music stops, at which point whoever holds the scarf leads one final signature move.