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Puerto Rican Bomba Drum Freeze

P
PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One dancer steps forward and improvises a movement while the drummer watches closely.

2

The drummer must react to the dancer's movements, matching the beat to their steps rather than the other way around.

3

When the drummer suddenly stops, the dancer must freeze mid-motion instantly.

4

A dancer who moves after the freeze cue steps aside for the next dancer.

5

Rotate through dancers, keeping score of who freezes cleanest each round.