Tower Ravens Rapper
“Rapper dancing is a traditional form of dance which comes from the North East of England – specifically the coal mining areas of Durham and Northumberland. It usually consists of 5 dancers, all connected via short bendy swords with handles on both ends (called rapper swords and which don’t look like swords at all) which are used to make intricate patterns and locks. There is a “character” member dressed in fancy dress who introduces the team and provides light humour for the spectators. The origins of the dance tradition are somewhat hazy, but Cecil Sharp collected a lot of rapper dances in the early 20th century.”
“Tower Ravens are London’s premier (well only) all-female rapper sword dancing team”
“Tower Ravens are London’s premier (well only) all-female rapper sword dancing team”