BLACKROD

FIGURES OF THE DANCE
Cross OverDiagonalsCast OutStar
Hands AcrossFinal Figure

A version of the processional dance as perform by the Scotlane Morris dancers of Blackrod and Horwich pre 1914. Short, sharp and a regular in the repertoire. Collected @ 1970 TO

Memories Eastbourne a long time ago. An afternoon of dance. The ladies of Eastbourne are performing dances from the Arabic tradition done "bare footed and lightly since the sand is so very hot". Next up are Wakefield, two full sets the Shrogys and the Ring O'Belles, I said it was a long time ago. The dance fast furious and thunderous with 18 pairs of clogs working in perfect unison. At the end of the dance as some of the older members of the audience checked their pace makers, Trefor turned to the assembled dignatories on the stage. "As you lot are on a freebie and the rest of the audience paid to see us we're going to turn round and dance for their benefit". Apparently the organisers were heard referring to us "Wakefield Bolshevik Morris" shortly afterwards.