tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post4054025464427557985..comments2024-03-03T19:52:17.901+00:00Comments on ReARM ~ RedNev's Blog: School bans English traditional dancersNeville Grundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-28369585423268525252009-07-10T16:20:05.083+01:002009-07-10T16:20:05.083+01:00Hey Nev, I think the blacking was also used in the...Hey Nev, I think the blacking was also used in the 17th century to protect the dancers identity because (I believe) there was a ban on dancing of all types under Cromwell. In addition, the Mummer's (plays as opposed to dancing) also used to black-up because of the political and satirical nature of some of their material.<br /><br />Yes, what a shame it is if a school has stopped this and missed out on an opportunity for the children to learn something about history that they are unlikely to get in the classroom.<br /><br />Rich.Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-9008312571804246502009-06-30T23:14:47.264+01:002009-06-30T23:14:47.264+01:00I have to confess that, yes it's me behind the...I have to confess that, yes it's me behind the tabor. A Sunday lunchtime as I recall, and my parents came along to watch.<br />I loved those flared denims I'm sporting made from 30 odd pieces of other old denim, and from time to time, in the privacy of my own garden, I still wear 'em!<br />Wasn't the 'Zet' a grand pub too, in those days? Burtonwood cask dark AND light milds plus the bitter and occasional Top Hat strong.<br />There was a piano in the front room which Linda Bailey, now Green, used to play as part of the informal music and song sessions we had; - functions which the Guest House and Masons now host so well.<br />Thannk RedNev for posting this - happy memories of some good days.Clive Powncebyhttp://www.bothyfolkclub.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-47251959984863079362009-06-30T16:53:51.477+01:002009-06-30T16:53:51.477+01:00I meant to say, TM: excellent point about not jum...I meant to say, TM: excellent point about not jumping to seemingly obvious conclusions.Neville Grundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-8501040545288867742009-06-30T16:26:52.254+01:002009-06-30T16:26:52.254+01:00Banged to rights there, Kev. So the 'cool'...Banged to rights there, Kev. So the 'cool' police are after us all?Neville Grundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-6185196948542544122009-06-30T16:06:41.318+01:002009-06-30T16:06:41.318+01:00Looks like Clive P with a white face (tambourine)?...Looks like Clive P with a white face (tambourine)? Any more names please... So they can be reported to the relevant authorities. No statute of limitations on this one, oh no...<br /><br />KevAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-30891286315031471822009-06-30T15:43:58.865+01:002009-06-30T15:43:58.865+01:00You despair sometimes don't you. It would have...You despair sometimes don't you. It would have been a great chance, as you remark, to demonstrate social history and tradition.<br /><br />It would also have been an opportunity to teach children not to jump to (seemingly)obvious conclusions.Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.com