Event description
Step into the rhythm of steel and tradition with English Linked Sword Dance.
This striking folk dance brings together precision, teamwork, and centuries of English heritage. Dancers move in tight formations, each holding a sword linked to the next, creating intricate patterns, locks, and woven figures that flow seamlessly with the music. The highlight comes when the swords are joined to form a star or “lock,” lifted high in a dramatic display of skill and unity.
Energetic, powerful, and deeply communal, English linked sword dance is as much about cooperation as it is about spectacle. No solo stars here—every movement depends on trust, timing, and connection with the whole team.
Whether you’re drawn by history, live music, or the thrill of learning something bold and different, this is your chance to be part of a living tradition. Join us, take a sword, and become one of the links.
ABOUT English Linked Sword Dances
Cost: FREE
Must be over 16 years
VENUE - Moorooka Community Centre, 40 Gainsborough Street, Moorooka
Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 5-7pm
Wear comfortable flat shoes or joggers
Please contact Sheree below if you are interested in coming along.
For further details on this event contact: Sheree (0403 202 298) or email: shereegreenhill@gmail.com