Limbo Dance

Summary: A traditional Hawaiian dance game.

Ages: From 10 and up

Recommended Number of Players:
Unlimited

Equipment:
One long pole, bamboo works well
CD player with Hawaiian music CD

Set Up:
No prior set-up required

How to Play:
1. Two people face each other and hold the long pole about shoulder length high.

2. Each player then "dances" under the pole with their tummy side always up.

3. When all players have danced under the pole at the same height, then the pole is lowered about six inches.

4. When a player wither twists around, falls over, sits down, knocks or touches the pole, that player is eliminated.

Winner:
Last player to successfully dance under the pole, wins.


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