Summary: Series 5 Issue 1
Published: Autumn 1994
Editor: Trevor Stone
Featured in this issue:
This issue surveys the North American longsword and rapper dancing scene as of 1992-1993. It provides a detailed analysis of active teams, their geographical distribution, types, membership, and styles of performance. The survey highlights the dynamic nature of the dance community, with teams forming and dissolving frequently. The report also discusses various dances performed and occasions for performances, underscoring the diverse and evolving tradition of sword dancing in North America.
Emperor Norton’s imperial Fire Brigade and Hose Company #2; Mayhield Morris and Sword; Mystic Garland Morris and Sword; New Haven Morris and Sword; Rose and thorn Morris; Foggy Bottom Morris; Old Castle Morris and Garland; Berea College and Country Dancers; Fiddler’s Reach Morris and Sword; Chesapeake Sword; Seneca Creek Sword; Banbury Cross Morris; Berkshire Morris; Black Jokers; Orien Sword; Swill River Sword; That Long Tatt Sword; Greenwood Morris and Sword; Hole-in-the-Bog Mummers and Morris Dancers; Assorted Nuts; Individually Wrapped; Riluat Drama Team; Shortsword; Vorpat Sword; Prairie Waves Morris; Griggstown Lock; Greenwich Morris Men; Hall Moon Sword; Hillside Morris and Sword; New Wortd Sword; Ribbonstelt Rapper; Six-in-Hand Sword; Cutting Edge Sword Dancers; Olentangy Motley Morris and Sword; Rhythm in Shoes; Steely Band Rapper; Tenpenny Rapper Sword Dancers; Green Belt Rapper; Green Mountain Mummers; Marlboro Morris and Sword; Bluemont Morris; Ten Penny Bil; One Size Fits All Sword; Island Thyme Morris; Tiddley Cove Morris and Sword; Village Green Morris Men; Forest City Morris and Sword; Malt Mill Morris; Thames Valley International.
Mumming and Sword Ale; Half Moon (New York) Sword Ale; 12th night; Plough Monday; Christmas shows; Renaissance fairs; festivals; tours with other teams; college shows; school events; church events; paid gigs; displays at local country dance events; conventions; weddings; nursing homes; Revels in various towns; Christmas stage shows; Renaissance fairs.
#Editor:
Trevor Stone
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
5(1), Autumn 1994
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-05-issue-01/
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