Summary: Series 19 Issue 4
Published: August 2012
Editor: Jeff Lawson
Featured in this issue:
This issue celebrates the centenary of Sharp’s Sword Dances with a special event hosted by the Flamborough Sword Dancers. It highlights various traditional longsword sides, showcasing different styles of sword dancing. The issue also features articles on sword dance traditions from around the world, the achievements of notable sword dancers, and updates on upcoming events and tournaments. Special sections include digitizing historical sword dance collections and exploring the significance of traditional dance attire.
Featured sides in this issue include the Goathland Plough Stots, Papa Stour Sword Dancers, Handsworth Sword Dancers, and Grenoside Sword Dancers. Additionally, Les Danseurs d’Epee de Quevaucamps from Belgium and the Sallyport Sword Dancers are highlighted.
Highlighted events include the Flamborough Longsword Centenary Day of Dance held in Flamborough, performances by Les Danseurs d’Epee de Quevaucamps at the Warwick Folk Festival, and Sallyport Sword Dancers’ appearances in Upper and Nether Poppleton. Upcoming events include the Sword Dance Union’s all-day event at the Sage, Gateshead, featuring the Northern Counties Clog Dancing Championship and various longsword and rapper dance competitions along the Newcastle Quayside.
#Editor:
Jeff Lawson
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
19(4), Aug 2012
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-19-issue-04/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s19.4
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