May 7, 2006, 3:14 a.m. (Message 45183, in reply to message 45180)
While you're at it, can you give me instructions for The Marine Four-step? Enquiring minds want to know. Cheers Vicki
May 7, 2006, 4:05 a.m. (Message 45184, in reply to message 45180)
Hi, I do not have any details about this dance, but the title makes me wonder about its origin. At one time if one were born in Stirling, Scotland, one could be described as a "Son of the Rock" or presumably a "Daughter of the Rock." The "rock" reference is to the massive rock upon which Stirling Castle dominates the city and the Forth River valley. "Son of the Rock" isn't even a term that was used very much 50 years ago, and probably even less nowadays. Anyone know if this is the derivation of the name of this dance or is it something else altogether? Really appreciate "Minicrib" Charles, thank you. Bill Flynn Kamloops, B.C. With wife Sheena, both Stirling born.
May 7, 2006, 7:49 a.m. (Message 45185, in reply to message 45184)
Greetings! AFAIK, in Scotland, 'Sons of the Rock, always refers to those from Dumbarton, where Dumbarton Rock towers over the town. Jim Healy Monaco and Perth ----Original Message Follows---- From: Sheena & Bill Flynn <x-x-xxxxx@xxxx.xx> Reply-To: SCD news and discussion <xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx> To: SCD news and discussion <xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx> Subject: Re: Sons of the Rock Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 19:05:03 -0700 Hi, I do not have any details about this dance, but the title makes me wonder about its origin. At one time if one were born in Stirling, Scotland, one could be described as a "Son of the Rock" or presumably a "Daughter of the Rock." The "rock" reference is to the massive rock upon which Stirling Castle dominates the city and the Forth River valley. "Son of the Rock" isn't even a term that was used very much 50 years ago, and probably even less nowadays. Anyone know if this is the derivation of the name of this dance or is it something else altogether? Really appreciate "Minicrib" Charles, thank you. Bill Flynn Kamloops, B.C. With wife Sheena, both Stirling born.
May 7, 2006, 11:16 a.m. (Message 45186, in reply to message 45180)
Charles, This dance, and the other one you asked about privately (sorry I had not replied), are unknown to me. However if you look at the posting below you will see 'Sons of the Rock' listed on a Dundee Branch programme posted by Stella. http://www.strathspey.org/archive/thread?s=33598 The other one 'The Accululator' appears on a cassette [1006-C - 'Ceilidh Saturday Night'] by the Ring O' Bells Country Dance Band and is listed as an Irish Square Dance. Alasdair Graham, Dumbarton, Scotland.
May 7, 2006, 4:18 p.m. (Message 45190, in reply to message 45180)
Thanks Bill for your appreciation of Minicrib & thanks Alasdair for information about the above dance There appears to be several CDs which include this dance but am still unable to find out how it goes. Can anyone help regard the dance 'The Accumulator'. I understand that it is a 'snowball' dance where the each dancer select a new partners every 32 bars. Charles Upton Minicrib
May 8, 2006, 4:10 a.m. (Message 45192, in reply to message 45190)
I have sent a copy of the dance to Charles. I have taught the dance at several Ceilidhs that I have been involved with here in Canada and people always ask if the dance came from Newfoundland because that is referred to as the Rock! At least now I can give them the correct answer. Keith