Summary: Series 9 Issue3
Published: Autumn 2000
Editor: Trevor Stone
This issue includes several in-depth articles and reports on traditional sword dancing. Highlights include a detailed history of the Grenoside Traditional Sword Dancers, featuring newly discovered archival material. There’s also coverage of the Sword Spectacular event held in Whitby, showcasing various international teams, their performances, and audience impressions. Discussions include the revival of interest in the Boosbeck dance by Lockwood Primary School, historical references to sword dances in West Cumberland, and a review of sword dancing quality and techniques from the event. The issue emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards in traditional dance performances.
Orion Sword; Lockwood School, Boosbeck; Sallyport; Stone Monkey; Velocirapper; Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers; In De Kring; Flemish Trawantel Dance by Boerke Naas; Basque dancers; Horwich team; Barnsley Longsword; Highside team; Slubbing Billy’s team
Sword Spectacular; Plough Blessing Service in Kirkby Malzeard; Chipperfield weekend; Whitby event; Gala Concert; Tour of the Peak District; Workington Musical Festival
#Editor:
Trevor Stone
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
9(3), Autumn 2000
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-09-issue-03/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s9.3
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