Kikkli
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| Genre | Folk dance |
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| Origin | Punjab |
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Kikkli (pronounced: kick-lee), also spelled as Kikli, is one of the folk dances of Punjabi women and girls[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.
Dancing style
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It is more of a sport than a dance for young girls.[4] Two girls stand 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
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[edit source]- 1 2 "Kikli". www.folkpunjab.com. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - 1 2 3 Singh, Durlabh (2011). In the Days of Love. p. 155.
- ↑ Kohli, Yash (1983). The Women Of Punjab. p. 120.
- 1 2 3 "Kikli dance". www.dance.anantagroup.com. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Kikli". www.punjabijanta.com. Retrieved March 19, 2012.