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Sammi (dance) 
Summary
Sammi (Shahmukhi: سمّی) is a traditional dance form originating from the tribal communities of Punjab.[1] The dance is most popular in the Amritsar,Sandalbar and Pothohar regions of Punjab.[2]
Costume edit
The dancers are dressed in bright colored kurtas and full flowing skirts called Ghagra or Lehenga. A peculiar silver hair ornament is associated with this dance.
Performance edit
Like Giddha it is danced in a circle. The dancers stand in a ring and swing their hands bringing them up from the sides, right in front. The refrain of the most popular Sammi song is "Sammi Meri waar..".
See also edit
- Punjabi dance
- Giddha – Punjabi Female dance.
- Bhangra – Punjabi Male dance.
References edit
Further reading edit
- Schreffler, Gibb. 2012. “Desperately Seeking Sammi: Re-inventing Women’s Dance in Punjab.” Sikh Formations 8(2).