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Jerry Burns

(Japanese-themed HANA STRATHSPEY) Re: Re: Dances from around the world

Feb. 25, 2018, 7:45 p.m. (Message 69458)

It seems that Diana herself is primarily asking about RSCDS-published
dances. So this is not a direct reply to her question.  But since the
discussion has somewhat evolved to be focused upon Japan, here is a
very nice strathspey for all who may not know it which is not
necessarily from Japan but which employs as its lead tune one from
Japan called Hana composed by Rentaro Taki (1879-1903).  This name is
not to be confused with the town Hana on Maui but is here the Japanese
word 花 (don't know whether the Strathspey will reproduce that kanji)
meaning flower.  The dance was devised by Alex Gray and is found on
the CD Tweeddale Collection #4.  It was on the Los Angeles Branch's
annual list of dances for a typical term of three years, and folks
enjoyed dancing it.  It includes the unusual figure The Helix.  Cribs
are to be found on the SCDDB.
 
Here is a video which includes the correct traditional Japanese lead tune:
 Hana Strathspey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF39EwnqnkQ
 
Robb Quint
Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
 
In a message dated 2/24/2018 11:26:56 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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 Than Iain. Are these published by society though?