This index includes Cornish Dances collected from living tradition together
with dances that have been reconstructed in such a way as to preserve elements
of formation and stepping that were not communicated in the form of a complete
dance. It also includes new dances provided by the by the Cornish Dance Society
from their annual competitions which are felt to exemplify aspects of
Tradition.
New Dances: The Cornish Dance Scene is an innovative one,
however, with the groups involved producing a new generation of Cornish Dances,
some firmly rooted in local tradition, others drawing inspiration from farther
afield, but all celebrating a Cornish identity through a shared dance
experience. For examples of these dances, club meetings, workshops etc go to our
performers page
Using the index: Browse the list on the right and click to select a dance. Full
information about the dance and origins is given together with instructions.
Music for the dance is provided in two formats: midi file 
(hear the tune played) or Noteworthy composer
(see the music score highlighted as it is played - to do this you will need
noteworthy player click HERE to download).
The columns on the left give a broad indication of the dance
type.
