Summary: Issue 59
Published: Summer 2018
Editor: Kev Theaker

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Table of contents

• Editorial
• Emma Snog
• Bal Do Sabre and Stone Monkey
• Whip the Cat – 16 years of DERT, never stopped believing…
• A Journey Through Life with the Swords
  David Pearson 1945 ~ 2018
• DERT 2018 Results
• Sword Dance Union
• Rapparound

Summary

Issue 59 of The Nut (Summer 2018) is shaped by DERT 2018 in Sheffield, warmly praised for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent organisation by Sheffield Steel, with Whip the Cat emerging as overall winners after many years of persistence.

A major feature documents Stone Monkey’s visit to Bagnasco, Italy, exploring Bal do Sabre and reflecting thoughtfully on tradition, community and identity.

The issue is anchored emotionally by a substantial obituary of Dave Pearson of Royal Earsdon, celebrating his life-long contribution to rapper and stepping.

Detailed DERT results, SDU news, and lively Rapparound snippets round out an edition that blends celebration, remembrance and critical reflection on why—and how—we dance.