That is, if the leader raises her left hand, as in the picture, then the followers raise their right hands. 7-4 Moving Symmetrically Flocking Practice the translation symmetry exercise in a group again. That person now takes over the leadership role. Continue doing this until everyone has had a chance to be leader. Try to develop the sense of ensemble to the point that it is not clear to an outside observer exactly who the leader is.
Many flocks Divide the class into several flocks of at least three people each.
Let the groups move around the room and pass through each other on occasion. Have the students work in pairs, first taking turns improvising within each of the four symmetries introduced above, to make sure that they understand the differences between them. Next have the partners practice switching between translation and glide symmetries. Further ideas Perform the symmetries. Have the students choose a series of movements, mostly exhibiting the symmetries we have been working with, and practice them so that they can show the class.