The 22nd annual New York Sword Dance Festival brings an ancient winter celebration to life with fast-paced rapper sword and mysterious long sword dancing. The dancers are linked in a ring by the “swords” as they weave ever-more complex figures in this modern display of skill—a New York tradition adapted from English and European customs.
Official Website: http://www.mcny.org/public_programs/all/528.html
Added by MCNY on February 6, 2007