Crazy Eights
1990s-present · Chicago / global
Also known as Crazy 8s, Eights
Group shakes right hand eight times counting, then left, then right foot, then left foot — then repeats with seven, six, five, all the way to one.
Known for
- Classic energy opener — gets the body moving without any 'game' pressure.
- By the count-down to 1, the whole body is vibrating in sync.
- Taught in ImprovOlympic, UCB, Magnet — every Chicago and NY school uses it.
- Works with any ability level; great for hungover 9am workshop starts.
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