Crazy Eights
1990s-present ยท 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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