Garland dance

Garland dancers in York (2016)

Garland dancing is an English dance tradition that began in the 19th century in North England's mill towns.

Cecil Sharp identified garland dances as "survivals of processional ceremonies" from folk agricultural festivals.[1] The Industrial Revolution brought rural folk to factory work, and hey brought with them dancing traditions from many rural areas. Garland dancing was a new combination of familiar movements, made more picturesque by flower-covered garlands.[2] Mill owners and schools held garland dancing as a form of healthful exercise that also brought beauty to company events and town parades.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ Sharp, Cecil James; Butterworth, George (1913). The Morris Book: With a Description of Eleven Dances as Performed by the Morris Men of England. Novello. pp. 9–11.
  2. ↑ Heaney, Michael (2023-12-31). The Ancient English Morris Dance. Archaeopress Publishing. ISBN 978-1-80327-472-0.
  3. ↑ Kimmins, Grace Thyrza Hannam (1907). The Guild of Play Book of Festival and Dance: Written by G. T. Kimmins, Dances Arranged by M. H. Woolnoth. With Description and Direction to Dance Music and Costume. J. Curwen & Sons Limited. pp. 6–7.


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