Social Dance (4)
The dances can be in several different formations such as, circles, squares and longways sets ( a column of pairs). There will always be a caller who first teaches the moves, and figures, and then calls the figures throughout the dance. These have names such as dip & dive, promenade and basket and are danced with steps such, as a skip, slip step, hop step, rant, and polka.
Cornish social dancing is a distinctive form with visible connections to Breton dances (both with common Celtic roots) and is currently experiencing a revival. The dances are often processional.
Helston Furry Dance
Helston, Cornwall, date unknown
Photo: Doc Rowe
