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Kikkli (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.
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.
Morris dancing is a form of English folk dance. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers in costume, usually wearing bell pads on their shins and/or shoes. A band or single musician, also costumed, will accompany them. Sticks, swords, handkerchiefs, and a variety of other implements may be wielded by the dancers.
In partner dancing, closed position is a category of positions in which partners hold each other while facing at least approximately toward each other.
The Hokey Pokey is a participation dance with a distinctive accompanying tune and lyric structure. It is well-known in English-speaking countries. It originates in a British folk dance, with variants attested as early as 1826. The song and accompanying dance peaked in popularity as a music hall song and novelty dance in the mid-1940s in the UK. The song became a chart hit twice in the 1980s. The first UK hit was by The Snowmen, which peaked at UK No. 18 in 1981.
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The music of Qatar is based on sea folk poetry, song and dance. The historical importance of pearl fishing have deeply resonated within the region's artistic expression, manifesting in melodies, tunes, and dances that reflect the enduring bond between humanity and the sea. Traditional dances in Doha are performed on Friday afternoons; one such dance is the Ardah, a stylized martial dance performed by two rows of dancers who are accompanied by an array of percussion instruments, including al-ras, mirwas and cymbals with small drums. Other folk instruments include the oud and rebaba, both string instruments, as well as the ney and sirttai, which are types of flutes.
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Circassian music refers to the traditional songs and instruments of the Circassians.
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Yarkhushta is an Armenian folk and martial dance associated with the highlands of the historical region of Sasun in Western Armenia. Yarkhushta belongs to a wider category of Armenian "clap dances". The dance is performed by men, who face each other in pairs. The key element of the dance is a forward movement where participants rapidly approach one another and vigorously clap onto the palms of hands of dancers in the opposite row.
Arab folk dances, also referred to as Oriental dance, Middle-Eastern dance and Eastern dance, are the traditional folk dances of the Arabs in Arab world. Arab dance has many different styles, including the three main types of folklore, classical, and contemporary. It is enjoyed and implemented throughout the Arab region, from North Africa to the Middle East.
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