About Schunkeln
Schunkeln (German: [ˈʃʊŋkəln], English: SHOONG-kuln) is the name in the German language used to describe a certain rhythmic movement to the beat of a song, people link arms and sway side to side on the spot. This is done either standing or sitting where people move side to side on their seats via the upper body. Sometimes people will also move backwards and forwards, as well as stand up and sit down.
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