Project to introduce Cornish dance to children aged 3 -7 years. The dances are adapted and simplified to suit this age group.
19 Furry and Circle Dances Written by Mike Hartland Authors introduction: I didn’t intend to do another book, but, by request, I have decided to put into print the 7 dances which I have written since my last Dance Book publication (25 Cornish Dances). As the 7 Dances are 5
25 Cornish Dances Written by Mike Hartland Authors introduction: “From the beginning of my involvement with Cornish Music and Dance in 1983 with Carn Kernewek, and more recently with Asteveryn, I have tried to make a contribution to the repertoire of Music and Dance in Cornwall. My first piece of
Pibyans Hanternos (Midnight Pipe) composed by Adrienne Hesketh Dance instructions: In Scottish Country Dance Style (Square Set of 4 couples) Medley – strathspey followed by reel (64+64=128 bars) Lady right side of man. First man and 3rd lady dance towards each other and meet facing 2nd couple. 1st man allows
An account of the annual Degol Stul/Twelfth Night celebrations of Cornish music and dance
Cornish Dance display group and Ceili Band 1979 – 1997
Cornwall has a rich heritage of traditional dance which reflects its social history and industrial geography. The aim of this Cornwall Heritage Trust project is to introduce beginners to these dances. This pack is designed to help teachers engage children with Cornwall’s dancing tradition.
The expression “Wassail” in English / “Wassel” in Cornish is derived from the Old Norse toast “Ves heill” with the meaning “be in good health. We do not know when it was adopted into Cornish, but it could have arrived as early as the ninth century with the Danish Vikings.
Penzance Guize Dancers and Tir Ha Tavas: Kan Rag Dons ( a song for a dance) project 2014 Penzance Guize Dancers were formed in May 2012 to learn the art of guizing from Tudor times to the present. Tir ha Tavas (Delia and Dave Brotherton) write and perform songs in
Tros and Treys and Levow and Bys: Kan Rag Dons (a song for a dance) project 2014