English Country Dance - Boatman (Toronto Frolics in the Hey)

[Broadsidejohn]

How did you get live musicians?? We almost always had to use recorded music for our Scottish Country Dances. Looks like fun, although no one is flirting or paying attention to their partner.

[PyrateAnny]

Hello, Broadsidejohn! The musicians are very kind volunteers (many whom are professional musicians) who are particularly interested in keeping this type of music alive. And you'll have to forgive the stiffness of the dancers as this was the very first time we'd ever danced 'The Boatman', and we were just scrambling to keep up.

[Broadsidejohn]

Hi PyrateAnny I totally understand going through a dance the first time. Most concerned about being in the right place at the right time. It was still a delight to watch. I am a history buff, especially with music and dance, which is an oft-ignored part of the study of history. Thank you for the posting!

[dazzmazzz]

OFF with that blonde girls head!!!