Summary: Issue 58
Published: Spring 2018
Editor: Kev Theaker

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Table of contents

• Editorial
• Emma Snog
• Sheffield Steel and DERT 2018
• Shropshire Sharpshins
• North East Rapper Tournament
• Amble Sword and Swords Reincarnated
• Toronto Women’s Sword Tour
• New Oxford Team
• Dance Dance Revolution
• Sword Dance Union

Summary

Issue 58 of The Nut (Spring 2018) presents a buoyant picture of the rapper scene on the eve of DERT 2018 in Sheffield, hosted by Sheffield Steel. A major feature charts Sheffield Steel’s preparations and ambitions, while a substantial team profile traces the growth of Shropshire Sharpshins from workshop beginners to first-time DERT entrants. Competition coverage includes a lively report on the North East Rapper Tournament, highlighting strong traditional performances and friendly rivalry.

Elsewhere, the issue celebrates the reformation of Amble Sword Dancers, previews Toronto Women’s Sword’s UK tour, introduces new teams such as Dancing Spires in Oxford, and rounds off with workshops, international news, humour, and Rapparound snippets, reinforcing a sense of expansion, renewal, and confidence across the rapper world.