Summary: Series 22 Issue 3
Published: May 2015
Editor: Jeff Lawson
Featured in this issue:
This issue delves into the history and revival of traditional dances like the Papa Stour Sword Dance and Bowes Longsword Dance. The publication also explores the cultural significance of these dances, their intricate practices, and the enthusiastic participation of both young and seasoned dancers. Additionally, it presents insights into the competitive spirit and achievements in regional dance tournaments.
This issue features several sword dance sides including Black Swan Rapper; Durham University; Gaorsach Rapper; Heage Windmillers; Jockey Morris; Locksided Rapper; Medlock Rapper; Newcastle Kingsmen; NYFTE; Papa Stour Sword Dance; Sheffield Steel; Silver Flame; Stone Monkey; Thrales and Whip the Cat.
Hashtags for these sides which are listed in the survey of Use of Hashtags to Identify Morris Federation Sides include #BlackSwanRapper, #GaorsachRapper, #MedlockRapper, #NYFTE, #SheffieldSteelRapper, #SilverFlameRapper and #StoneMonkeySwordDancers
Featured events include workshops and performances by Kingston Morris and Spring Grove Morris Men in Kingston-upon-Thames, and the Bowes Longsword Dance at the village hall in Bowes during the Christmas Fayre. Additionally, the Dancing England Rapper Tournament (DERT) was held in Bristol.
#Editor:
Jeff Lawson
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
22(3), May 2015
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-22-issue-03/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s22.3
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