How to Start a Conga Line
The Conga is a Latin American carnival march that became popular in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. If you've ever been to a wedding or party where you suddenly find yourself moving around the dance floor with your hands on the person's hips in front of you, you've done the Conga. Here are a few tips on how to start a Conga line.
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Instructions
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Gather six of your friends and convince them that the celebration has reached a point where a Conga must be performed.
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Select the right music. If you have the DJ's ear and can have him play something Brazilian, that would be perfect. If you have to wing it, wait for an upbeat party song like "Celebration." There are no real restrictions here, just as long as the song is fun.
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Be the leader of the group. Not many people want to start the Conga line as if it fails, you're the one who looks like a moron skating around the dance floor with a couple of weirdos attached to you. But no risk, no reward. Mobilize your people and have them form a line behind you.
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Start to Conga dance. The Conga dance has just a couple of easy steps. In a 4-count pattern, you shuffle your feet on 1, 2 and 3 and then kick your foot to the side on count 4. If you are in the very front, you can roll your arms in front of yourself then toss your arm to the side when you kick your foot. Encourage people to join up.
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Tips & Warnings
Know when the Conga dance is over. The major problem with the Conga is that it goes on too long. It's fun for a couple of minutes, but if you're desperately trying to hold it together for more than five minutes then it's probably time to take a break and come up with your next party dance.
