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Iain Boyd July 8, 2011, 2:48 p.m. (Message 61074)
Re: Tandem Reels (was Re: Reels in Bishop of Columbus)
Dear Mike, The description "Shetland Reels" probably more correctly refers to the type of reels in John Drewry's dance "The Saint Nicholas Boat". I came across these reels in a 'Shetland' context some years before John devised his own dance. Unfortunately, I can not remember where I originally found them - perhaps in one of the Flett's books. Regards, Iain Boyd Postal Address - P O Box 11-404 Wellington 6142 New Zealand ________________________________ From: Norma or Mike Briggs <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx> To: "xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx" <xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx> Sent: Fri, 8 July, 2011 11:33:14 PM Subject: Re: Tandem Reels (was Re: Reels in Bishop of Columbus) When I first danced Ferla Mor (oh, many years ago before the Flood) the "shadow" reels were called "Shetland" reels. Is that term still current? My sense is that "shadow" might refer to the big gray guy referred to as Ferla Mor, but I may be wrong. Mike Briggs 1519 Storytown Road Oregon WI 53575-2521 USA +1 608 835 0914 (o) +1 608 770 2304 (m) +1 608 237 2379 (f)
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