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Sound and Movement

beginner2+ players6-10 minutes
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Summary

This is a warm-up that gets the whole group moving and making noise. One person kicks things off with a sound and a movement, then teaches it to everyone else. The next person adds their own sound and movement, and the group picks that up too. It keeps going until everyone's had a turn.

How to Play

  • One person makes a sound and a movement, then teaches it to the group.
  • The next person adds a sound and movement of their own.
  • Keep going until everyone's had a turn.

Required Materials

  • Nothing needed.

Purpose

It builds energy, warms up the body and voice, and lets you practice leading and following.

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