Kikkli

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.

Kikli

Genre	Folk dance
Origin	Punjab

Dancing style

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

• Fugdi