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Lakota Hoop Dance Mimic

L
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

A lead dancer demonstrates a simple shape made by stepping through and manipulating one hoop, such as forming a loop around one arm.

2

Other players try to copy the exact shape and footwork with their own hoop.

3

Once everyone can copy the first shape, the leader adds a second hoop and a new combined shape.

4

Continue adding hoops and shapes as long as dancers can keep up.

5

The dancer who successfully copies the most shapes in sequence wins.