They are called rapper swords. A flexible piece of steel with a fixed handle on one end and a handle that swivels on the other end, allowing them to keep hold of the sword while they are doing turns, etc.
@curtis866 Yes, we do need more of this, you fifth columnist twit. This is the kind of artistry of which any culture should be proud. Why would the world not want more good stuff?
@@curtis866 I think you're a very sad man to hate your own heritage so much you keep replying to people enjoying their culture and traditions with denigration and vitriol. You should love who you are more and enjoy everything you can, even if it's something as simple as a form of dance. It's the most human thing, to dance and to enjoy at least the sight of it. It's something every culture and country shares. Every nation has its own traditional dance, and this is ours.
As the Tommy was saying, the dancers pay in blood. I know the blond lass on the fiddle, and she dances too. Last time I met her, he hands were covered in scars... To experience the full impact of this dance you have to be in a pub session when the Kingsmen barge in and flashmob you. All the musicians quicky get their instruments into their cases, because it can get quite "lively". It's really something to have these guys whirring around a few inches from your nose - terrific fun!
It is the Rapper Sword dance performed originally by the Pitmen (coal miners) in the NorthEast of England.The Kingsmen quite often dance in the Cumberland Arms Pub in Byker,Newcastle. Some people think that the Swords used were a tool to scrape the coal dust from the backs of the Pit Ponies which were used underground to haul the coal up. Here is some old silent black and white from the early 20th Century of Pit men performing the dance.ua-cam.com/video/NWNqYUS1XXg/v-deo.html....There is also Morris Dancing and Maypole dancing you could look up.
Well done, lads! Wow!
Big fan of the leader’s OUCH at 2:06
Brilliant! Love ut!😊
astonishing performance! excellent choreography and coordination! well done!
Neat. They have rhythm.
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Can someone tell me what are they holding?
They are called rapper swords. A flexible piece of steel with a fixed handle on one end and a handle that swivels on the other end, allowing them to keep hold of the sword while they are doing turns, etc.
@@iolar1 thanks
Fantastic coordination loved it and the music of course, well done
Really?
@@curtis866
Care to elaborate?
Brilliant! We need more of this.
Do we ?
@@curtis866 yeah we need more connection to the dances and music that originated in the culture. Dance and music is always worth nurturing
I always feel English folk traditions are done with a bit of embarrassment!It wasn’t always so,just ramp it up and enjoy it.
@curtis866
Yes, we do need more of this, you fifth columnist twit.
This is the kind of artistry of which any culture should be proud.
Why would the world not want more good stuff?
Brilliantly performed!
Speedy transitions between the moves, very impressed
I think I'm in love!
I think you should see a doctor
@@curtis866 I think you're a very sad man to hate your own heritage so much you keep replying to people enjoying their culture and traditions with denigration and vitriol. You should love who you are more and enjoy everything you can, even if it's something as simple as a form of dance. It's the most human thing, to dance and to enjoy at least the sight of it. It's something every culture and country shares. Every nation has its own traditional dance, and this is ours.
for?
As the Tommy was saying, the dancers pay in blood. I know the blond lass on the fiddle, and she dances too. Last time I met her, he hands were covered in scars...
To experience the full impact of this dance you have to be in a pub session when the Kingsmen barge in and flashmob you. All the musicians quicky get their instruments into their cases, because it can get quite "lively". It's really something to have these guys whirring around a few inches from your nose - terrific fun!
Very nice
The one thing that England does better than anyone else in the world. Now I know who to get to unravel my hose pipe.
Well done lads
Any bookings yet?
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Someone needs to invent Social Distancing Rapper, because rapper is probably what I've missed the most during lockdown
What with these guys, the Bacup Coconutters and the John O' Gaunt Morris...
Sorry, I don't know the names of the jigs. I suppose you could contact them directly.
Hey we have Rap. Preferably I'll take this
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Great! This is really good. Please could you tell me what jigs are played here? Thanks
It is the Rapper Sword dance performed originally by the Pitmen (coal miners) in the NorthEast of England.The Kingsmen quite often dance in the Cumberland Arms Pub in Byker,Newcastle.
Some people think that the Swords used were a tool to scrape the coal dust from the backs of the Pit Ponies which were used underground to haul the coal up.
Here is some old silent black and white from the early 20th Century of Pit men performing the dance.ua-cam.com/video/NWNqYUS1XXg/v-deo.html....There is also Morris Dancing and Maypole dancing you could look up.
@Amin Abadmood cuz the link accidentally included "....There"
Here
ua-cam.com/video/NWNqYUS1XXg/v-deo.html
Soooo cringe
Don't have to comment if you don't like it
I aggree
I think it's brilliant. Keeping English traditions alive. 👏👏👏
@@curtis866
With whom?