Assyrian folk dance

Assyrian dances would vary from weak to strong, depending on the mood and tempo of a song.

In an open floor space, the lines assume open circular shapes where they tend to curve and acquire spiral shapes as determined by floor space availability.

[3] There are only five ways of moving the body; Step, leap, run, hop and jump.

Arm gestures include bouncing, swinging forward and back, moving side-to-side, lifting above the head and clapping.

Knee bends, deep squats and leg extensions are a regular occurrence in Assyrian dance.

Ornamented canes ( qopala ) and handkerchiefs ( yalekhta ) may be wielded by the dancers.
Lore clothing may be worn in the folk dance .
Bablaka
Assyrian traditional costumes, with the lead dancer bearing a sword