Kikli Dance

Punjab is one of the colorful states known for its vibrant atmosphere and unique festivals which are enjoyed by everyone. There are a variety of dance forms which are performed by the young girls, men and women. Kikli is one of the popular dance forms which are performed by the young and beautiful girls. The girls come together and perform this dance with lots of energy, zeal and enthusiasm.

Kikli being a famous dance form is done in pairs where two girls hold each other’s hand and move around in circles. As the beats go up, the movements become fast and the girls have to balance themselves so that they don’t fall off. Different kinds of songs are used to perform this dance with most of them being folk songs.

Dancing Style

Kikli is sport cum dance form which is usually performed by young girls. Two girls perform this dance in pairs by holding their hands together and bodies arched back. Then they start moving in circles with the dupattas in the air. The anklets make a beautiful sound thus adding to the beauty of the dance form. Slowly, the speed of the dance form goes up with other females clapping their hands and boosting the confidence of the girls. Kikli is also done with four girls moving in the circle. This dance form is all about balancing.

The young girls are very fond of Kikli and even the watchers love to enjoy the dance of pretty girls who dance away to the tunes of the folk songs.

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