Rockingham Rapper is a mixed dance team based in the Northamptonshire / Peterborough border
Formed in November 2004 Rockingham performs a wide range of rapper sword dances based on the North East traditions.
We take our name from the near by Rockingham Forest which covers most of the east side of Northamptonshire. Our kit at present consists of Black denim trousers, Black shirt and double sided green and purple sash.
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Email us: rockinghamrapper@yahoo.co.uk
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
(I like your Space - as I like the sights and sounds of step and rapper dancing.)
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -
2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Hi guys, Thanks for adding Southern Lights as a friend. Maybe we'll catch you at a festival some day. It's Barry Wake here and my wife Maureen is a dancer with the side. Our son Chris lived in Oundle a while back and taught at Prince William school for about 3 years. The Ship was one of his many haunts. Cheers for now.
Hi. We aren't really from anywhere, I guess the majority of us are based in Sheffield and Newcastle but we have people from Lancashire and Nottingham way too. Just thought we'd get hold of other rapper teams on this here internet thing. Look forward to seeing you somewhere soon.
How it be? Come by and put yourself in my guestbook. I want to see your face in there!
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Good to hear from you.
We're based in Dartford,Kent and tend to dance mainly in the South East but maybe some of us who travel further afield will see you around.
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Hi Rockingham Rapper & Step! Thanks for checking out my pages, hope you enjoyed the music. My new look official site has just been launched at www.charliebarkermusic.com. Wishing you all the best!
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