Still Folk Dancing

Dec 15, 2010 13:42

The partner programme to the clog dancing programme is this one - Still Folk Dancing After All these Years

Catch it before it vanishes off the BBC iplayer.

I enjoyed all the programme, but the highlight for me was the footage of the Saddleworth Rushcart.  A fabulous piece of theatre.  Look at the number of people involved in the procession. Hear the ( Read more... )

morris dancing, rush bearing

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reapermum December 15 2010, 14:22:09 UTC
It made me think we ought to go up the road to Abbot's Bromley for the horn dance, we go through King's Bromley often enough.

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vjezkova December 15 2010, 19:55:18 UTC
WOw, such a colourful procession! The hats are simply fantastic!

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decemberleaf December 17 2010, 11:26:06 UTC
This is wonderful, and yes, the hats are fantastic. I had to chuckle when I tried to pull up "Still Folkdancing After All These Years" and got the message Not Available in Your Area. Well, OK, I guess I can understand that. Wish I could come to This Area. Your posts such as this one make This Area seem real and comfortable and available, like an invitation to come home.
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watervole December 17 2010, 11:29:49 UTC
Your posts such as this one make This Area seem real and comfortable and available, like an invitation to come home.

What a lovely thing to say! Thank you!

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