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Tongan Lakalaka Formation Dance

Family ReunionHoliday Party
T
PLAYERS
8+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Dancers form straight rows facing the audience, men and women in separate lines.

2

A conductor at the side calls out the arm and hand gestures for each verse.

3

Everyone performs the same gesture in unison, keeping movements sharp and synchronized.

4

Between verses, rows may shift position slightly while keeping the formation intact.

5

The performance builds to a final verse where every gesture is performed with extra flourish together.