Specknerin
Specknerin
England
England
This dance is about peoples' lives. Moving forward means having plans and dreams for the future, going backwards means having memories from the past.
This dance is about peoples' lives. Moving forward means having plans and dreams for the future, going backwards means having memories from the past.
Though contradictory origins have been noted, it seems it is a hybrid dance incorporating 300 years of history from 2 countries – England and Germany. It amalgamates Anna Barbara Speckner's nickname 'Specknerin' with the English melody called 'Nonesuch' from John Playford's repertoire.
Though contradictory origins have been noted, it seems it is a hybrid dance incorporating 300 years of history from 2 countries – England and Germany. It amalgamates Anna Barbara Speckner's nickname 'Specknerin' with the English melody called 'Nonesuch' from John Playford's repertoire.
Our version is slightly different.
Our version is slightly different.