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Torres Strait Islander Wave Dance Mimic

Family Reunion
T
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One player leads the group by mimicking the movement of the sea or a sea creature, such as a rolling wave, a gliding turtle, or darting fish.

2

The rest of the group copies the leader's movement together as closely as they can.

3

Keep the beat with claps or a drum while the movement continues for a short stretch.

4

The leader switches to a new sea-inspired movement every so often, and the group adjusts to match.

5

Rotate the leader role so different players get to invent a movement for the group to follow.