Garba
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G
PLAYERS
8+, in a circle
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
- Traditional Navratri music
- A central lamp or idol, optional for ceremonial versions
HOW TO PLAY
1
Dancers form one or more concentric circles around a central point.
2
Move in unison around the circle, stepping and swaying in time with the music.
3
Clap or turn at set points in the rhythm as directed by the song's pattern.
4
Gradually increase the pace as the music builds in tempo.
5
Keep the circle's spacing even so everyone has room to turn and step without collisions.
6
Continue circling and stepping until the song concludes, then start the next song's pattern.