Punjabi dance

Punjabi dance

Punjabi Dances, due to the long history of the Punjabi culture and of the Punjabi people there is a large number of dances. These dances are normally performed at times of celebration the most prominent being at Punjabi weddings, where the elation is usually particularly intense. The particular background of the dances can be non-religious and religious. The overall style can range from very high energy to more reserved, however the common elements make it particularly attractive to the viewers whether they be of Punjabi heritage or not, the allure is considered universal. Punjabi dances are designed for either men or women. At Punjabi weddings everyone is encouraged to take part in the dances. Married Punjabi couples usually dance as one unit at specific points of the wedding. The husband dances in the style of male Punjabi dances and the wife dancing in the style of female Punjabi dances.

Common Female Punjabi Dances
*Sammi
*Giddha
*Jaago
*Kikli

Common Male Punjabi Dances
*Bhangra
*Malwai Giddha
*Jhummer
*Luddi
*Julli
*Dankara
*Dhumal

ee also

*Punjab region
*Punjabi people
*Punjabi Culture
*Punjabi wedding traditions
*Punjabi language
*Punjabi cuisine
*Music of Punjab
*Punjab (Pakistan)
*Punjab (India)
*Punjab (Iraq)

External links

* [http://www.sikhd4ce.com/ Punjabi Folk Dances like bhangra , malwai giddha]
* [http://www.lokesewa.com/folk-dances.php Punjabi Folk Dances]
* [http://www.punjabonline.com/servlet/library.culture?Action=Dance Glossary of different Punjabi Dances]
* [http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/culture/dances.htm Comprehensive description of common Punjabi Dances]


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