Kikkli

Kikkli (Punjabi: ਕਿੱਕਲੀ, pronounced: kick-lee), also spelled as Kikli, is one of the folk dances of Punjabi females[1] performed by two girls holding hands and twirling each other in circle and balancing their positions in circular motions.[2] It is generally popular in young girls and performed in pairs.[3][4] A variety of songs are used with clapping.

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

It 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.

See also

References
  1. "Kikli". www.folkpunjab.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
  2. Singh, Durlabh (2011). In the Days of Love. p. 155.
  3. Kohli, Yash (1983). The Women Of Punjab. p. 120.
  4. "Kikli dance". www.dance.anantagroup.com. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
  5. "Kikli". www.punjabijanta.com. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
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