Kikkli

Kikkli dancing

Kikkli is a folk dance of the Punjab region of Pakistan and India. It is performed by young Punjabi women by holding hands and moving in circular motions.[1][2] It is usually performed in pairs and a variety of songs are used with clapping.[3][4]

Dancing style

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Photograph of Punjabi women performing 'Kikli', a traditional Punjabi folk dance

Kikkli is more of a sport than a dance for young girls.[4] Two girls stands face to face close to each other and hold their hands crossing arms with their bodies inclined back;[1][2][5] in this position their arms are stretched to the maximum and hands interlock firmly.[5] Then they wheel round fast continuously with their dupattas floating in the air and anklets making tinkling sound.[4][5] The other ladies encourages them to go faster and faster by singing songs with clapping.[2] Sometimes it is done by four girls. The folk song related to the dance has much variety.

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kikli". www.folkpunjab.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Singh, Durlabh (2011). In the Days of Love. p. 155.
  3. ↑ Kohli, Yash (1983). The Women Of Punjab. p. 120.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Kikli dance". www.dance.anantagroup.com. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Kikli". www.punjabijanta.com. Retrieved March 19, 2012.