As performed at the Shetland Museum Foyer in May 2009.  This dance dates back at least as far as 1788, but has links with Northumbrian Sword dances and the 16th century heroic characters of the 'Seven Champions of Europe' who feature in the dance.  For more see: <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="http://www.folkplay.info/Texts/78hu16sw.htm">http://www.folkplay.info/Texts/78hu16sw.htm</a>
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