Halling (dance)

A member of the Stoughton High School Norwegian Dancers performs the hallingkast--"hat kick" at a Wisconsin elementary school.

Hallgrim Hansegård (Frikar) demonstrating the Halling during the annual Peer Gynt Festival at Lake Gålå.
Halling dance 1848

The Halling (hallingdansen) is a folk dance (bygdedans) traditionally performed in rural Norway, although versions of the halling can also be found in parts of Sweden[citation needed]. The dance is traditionally performed by young men at weddings and parties.