Do you know that this tradition is English???? As in NOT Ireland!? It's usually much quicker and more complicated than the 'demonstration' given here. Check out plenty of youtube clips of Newcastle Kingsmen and Black Swan to see something really cool.
Thanks, Sarah! Yes, we're aware that rappers are from the North of England. We got involved initally as replacements for a team which wasn't able to perform any longer at the Solstice Revels and have kept it up because it's so popular! We have seen teams which are faster and more athletic than we are, and a fine show they put on.
It'd be great if you could somehow note that the tradition is English. I'm English and get frustrated & disheartened that people often dont think England has any traditions of its own so I try & wave the flag as much as possible. I actually live in Scotland now & my Rapper team has incorporated some Scottish aspects into our performance to reflect where we live but we are very careful to let people know where the dance comes from. If you could help spread the word I'd be very grateful.
Do you know that this tradition is English???? As in NOT Ireland!? It's usually much quicker and more complicated than the 'demonstration' given here. Check out plenty of youtube clips of Newcastle Kingsmen and Black Swan to see something really cool.
Sarah
SYCOAMU 3 years ago
Thanks, Sarah! Yes, we're aware that rappers are from the North of England. We got involved initally as replacements for a team which wasn't able to perform any longer at the Solstice Revels and have kept it up because it's so popular! We have seen teams which are faster and more athletic than we are, and a fine show they put on.
BennettSchool 3 years ago
It'd be great if you could somehow note that the tradition is English. I'm English and get frustrated & disheartened that people often dont think England has any traditions of its own so I try & wave the flag as much as possible. I actually live in Scotland now & my Rapper team has incorporated some Scottish aspects into our performance to reflect where we live but we are very careful to let people know where the dance comes from. If you could help spread the word I'd be very grateful.
Sarah
SYCOAMU 3 years ago
HIYA Bennett folks! that is soooo cool! I love it you Guy's always do really fun stuff!
Kelli Kinzie
kelleebell 3 years ago
it reminds me of the ribbon dance, but to different music
FeisGirl 3 years ago