Title: Molly Dancing into the Twenty First Century
Author: Tony Forster (researcher)
Publication date: 2002
ISBN: 0 948383 13 5
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“Molly Dancing into the 21st Century” by Tony Forster, published by The Morris Federation, explores the revival and evolution of Molly dancing, a traditional East Anglian ritual dance. Ignored by early 20th-century collectors, Molly dancing experienced a revival starting in the 1970s. The book delves into the dance’s history, collected dances from various villages, and modern adaptations by teams like Pig Dyke Molly and Ouse Washes. It highlights the tradition’s seasonal and cadging roots, emphasizing creativity and community engagement in its modern practice.
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Forster, Tony.
Molly Dancing into the 21st Century,
Morris Federation,
2002
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This publication explores the revival and evolution of Molly dancing, a traditional East Anglian ritual dance. Ignored by early 20th-century collectors, Molly dancing experienced a revival starting in the 1970s. The book delves into the dance's history, collected dances from various villages, and modern adaptations by teams like Pig Dyke Molly and Ouse Washes. It highlights the tradition's seasonal and cadging roots, emphasizing creativity and community engagement in its modern practice.
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