Summary: Series 16 Issue 1
Published: Spring 2007
Editor: Andrew Kennedy
Featured in this issue:
This issue discusses the historical significance and revival of sword dancing in Tongeren, Belgium, highlighting the performances by the De Michielen group. Detailed results from the 2007 Dancing England Rapper Tournament in Nottingham are provided, showcasing the top teams and their scores. The evolution of sword dancing techniques by the Claro Sword and Morris Men is explored, emphasizing new dance formations and the Bedlam Sword Dance. Additionally, a special celebration in Kent is recounted, featuring multiple dance performances and traditions.
The featured sides in this issue include De Michielen, White Star, Castleford, Sallyport, Thrales, North British, East Saxons, Southport, Lamb & Flag, Black Swan, Northgate, Dorset Buttons, Pengwyn Rapper, Triskele Sword, Candy Rapper, Mabel Gubbins, Scrambled Six, Silver Sparks, Silver Flame, Hoddesden Crownsmen, Gaorsach, St. Monday Sword, Triskele Tyzacks, Greengate, Bristol Rapper, Dark Horse, Twisted Steel, Chelmo Champs, Stone Monkey Sword, Newcastle Kingsmen, and Sandbeck Sword.
This issue details several notable events and locations. Sword dancing in Tongeren, Belgium, performed by De Michielen and other English sword sides like White Star, Castleford, and Sallyport, took place in various towns including Antwerp, Leuven, Maastricht, Hasselt, and Liege. The 2007 Dancing England Rapper Tournament was held in Nottingham, featuring teams like Black Swan and Newcastle Kingsmen. Additionally, a special celebration event in Kent included performances by Kettlebridge Clog, Sallyport Swords, North British Sword Dancers, Castleford Longsword, Hartley Morris Men, and Lamb & Flag Sword Dancers.
#Editor:
Andrew Kennedy
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
16(1), Spring 2007
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-16-issue-01/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s16.1
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