About this issue of "Rattle Up My Boys"

Summary: Series 5 Issue 4

Published: Autumn 1995

Editor: Trevor Stone

Note

  • The numbering for issues 4 and 5 in series 5 are inconsistent

Summary

This issue of “Rattle Up My Boys” delves into the rich traditions of longsword dancing, focusing on the Uberlingen Sword Dance from Germany. The dance’s historical roots date back to 1646, with ties to the Vintners’ Guild. The event highlights the unique customs, including the intricate “Mesh” formation and the role of the Hansele character. The issue also covers various international teams participating in sword dance events, reflecting the global appreciation and preservation of this traditional art form.

Featured sides

Uberlingen Sword Dance Company (Germany); Sint Sebastiaansgilde (Belgium); Boerke Naas (Belgium); Baden-Wurttemberg Sword Dancers (Germany); Bagnasco Bal do Sabre (Italy); Bystrice pod Lopenikem (Czechoslovakia); Fennestrelle Bal du Sabre (Italy); Half Moon Sword (USA); In de Kring (France); Komna (Czechoslovakia); Lange Wapper dansgroep (Belgium); Longwood Rapper (USA); Markina ko Zerutxa (Spain); Marlboro Morris & Sword (USA); Orion Sword (USA); Papa Stour (Shetlands); Quevaucamps Sword Dancers (Belgium); Toronto Women’s Sword (Canada); San Sebastian (Spain); Strani/Javorina (Czechoslovakia); Addison Rapper; Barnsley Sword; Bishop Gundulf’s Sword; Carlisle Sword, Morris & Clog; Castleford Sword; Claro Sword & Morris; Clydeside Rapper; Coventry Mummers; Dorset Button Rapper; East Saxon Sword; Flamborough Longsword; Gift Rapper (Women’s Team); Goathland Plough Stots; Grenoside Traditional Longsword Dancers; High Spen Blue Diamond Rapper; Kirkburton Rapier Dancers; Pengwyn Rapper (Women’s team); Redcar Sword; Ryburn Longsword Dancers (mixed team); Rynkild Rabble; Sallyport Rapper; Snark Rapper; Southport Swords; Spen Valley Longsword; Stevenage Sword; Stone Monkey Rapper; Thrales Rapper; White Boys of Mann; Wype Doles Sword Dancers.

Featured events

Uberlingen Sword Dance Ceremony; Sint Niklaas event; International Sword Dance event in Carlisle; Fasnacht (Carnival) in Uberlingen; Dancing England Rapper Tournament (DERT).

Citation

#Editor: Trevor Stone
#Citation: Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 5(4),

#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s5.4

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