Fa'ataupati Slap Dance Mimic
F
PLAYERS
1+, performing in a group
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
- Open floor space
- Traditional drumming or rhythmic chanting
HOW TO PLAY
1
Performers stand in rows facing the audience, ready to begin on the drumbeat.
2
Slap your own chest, arms, thighs, and shoulders in a rapid sequence timed to the rhythm.
3
Each slap should land sharply and audibly, contributing to the group's overall percussive sound.
4
Follow the lead performer's changing pattern of slaps, switching body parts on cue.
5
Keep every performer's timing tight so the slaps land together rather than scattered.
6
Finish the routine on a final unified slap or pose as the drumming stops.