WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE OF THE SWORD DANCE UNION

The definitive source of information on the traditional sword dances of the British Isles ..... and beyond

The Sword Dance Union supports the Tradition of sword dancing in  the UK and worldwide.

In the UK there are two main styles of traditional dancing with linked swords: rapper and longsword.  Related to each other but very different.  The SDU site provides you with information on the UK dances and where to see them and how to find out more.

Across the world there are many variations of sword dance and styles, especially in Europe.  In modern times expats and immigrants have spread some of these wonderful and eye catching performances.  Information on sword dances beyond the UK will eventually be found across these pages.

SDU CHANGES

As part of an ongoing improvement plan, The Sword Dance Union is moving its organisation to a more  Online and Media based system.

The current Lead members are available to advise and help

Chair;  Aubrey O’Brien; ~ chair@sworddanceunion.org.uk

Secretary and Archive;  Phil Heaton ~ secretary@sworddanceunion.org.uk

Finance;  Amy O’Brien; ~ treasurer@sworddanceunion.org.uk

Rapper;  Sally Wearing; ~ rapper@sworddanceunion.org.uk

Longsword ; John Ledbury; ~ longsword@sworddanceunion.org.uk

Media ;  Eilidh Smith; ~ media@sworddanceunion.org.uk

Webmaster;  Shelagh  Boardman; ~ webmaster@sworddanceunion.org.uk

 

The SDU will hold regular ZOOM meetings as well as an AGM and is offering:

*Free membership to any team/individuals. Teams or Individuals willing to have their membership and information recognised.   
*Wider media output and public face...website, FB, Instagram.*Zoom meetings to include basic Committee and  Direct invitations to those aiming to use the SDU badge for Events   
*Archive:  Will  be published on the Website and on offer to all

*Financial advice   
*Continued SDU organised/arranged events that have become part of the Sword Dance world.

*Swords both Rapper and various Longswords are available to Members.  No fee but agreement to pay for ‘broken’ swords ‘