Rapper - The Miners' Sword Dance of North East England
Date: Tuesday 25 September, 2012
News Summary:
News Content:
Rapper - The Miners’ Sword Dance of North East England, published by the English Folk Dance and Song Society, tells the story of rapper from its roots, through its Geordie development and its adoption and massive development among younger dancers and enthusiasts worldwide.
A double DVD-ROM, produced by Garland Films, has also been produced containing archival footage of traditional North Eastern teams such as High Spen and Newbiggin alongside modern teams such as Monkseaton.
“A one stop shop for all things rapper!” - Derek Schofield, Editor of EDS magazine
