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| DANCERS |
ROLES |
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Clare Simpson | Leader and Choreographer |
| Lizzie Passmore | Publicity & Choreographer | |
| Rosie Green | Singer & Choreographer | |
| Geraldine King | Webmaster & Choreographer | |
| Kevin Mercer | Choreographer | |
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Alice Savery | Dancer |
| Louise Chesshire | Dancer | |
| Joanna Giorgi | Dancer | |
| MUSICIANS | INSTRUMENTS | |
| Pete Damsell | Fiddle and Banjo | |
| Jim Allen | Banjo and Guitar | |
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MEMBER
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RESUMÉS | |
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| Clare Simpson |
jumped straight in at the deep end, and began her dancing career with the Shropshire-based Appalachian team, Kickin' Alice . She was one of the founder members of Raise the Dust in 1992. |  |
| Lizzie Passmore |
originally danced with the prestigious Oyster Morris (based in Canterbury) before moving to Mid-Wales, when she joined Kickin' Alice . She too was a founder member of Raise the Dust . |  |
| Kevin Mercer |
also began dancing Appalachian style with Kickin's Alice and was a founder member of Raise the Dust. He divides his time between dancing with us, playing fiddle for Appalachian dancers, Something's Afoot, and playing mandolin at sessions whenever possible. |  |
| Rosie Green |
like Clare, also began her dancing in the Appalachian style, joining Raise the Dust in 1995. Her singing adds another dimension to Raise the Dust's performances. With a voice ideally suited to Old Time songs, Rosie pursues her own musical career as a solo performer and as a duo with Charlie Beresford. For further information visit their website Brightfield Productions , or email Rosie . |  |
| Geraldine King |
began dancing Morris with The Knots of May , then with Cuckoo's Nest (both Sussex based), before joining Broken Ankles in 1986. In a break from performance dancing, she spent a couple of years tap dancing for fun and joined Raise the Dust in 1996 on moving to the Welsh borders. |  |
| Alice Savery |
used to practice with us before she went off to university and has now (several years later!) joined us as a performing member of the team. It's good to have her back. She introduced Louise to Appalachian Dancing. |  |
| Louise Chesshire |
joined us at the same time as Alice having not danced as such since she was a child. Louise is a talented designer-maker of contemporary silver and jewellery. Take a look at her designs at www.louisemarydesigns.co.uk or email her at louise@louisemarydesigns.co.uk. |  |
Joanna Giorgi |
is a New Zealander who has been living over here for 7 years. She attended one of our workshops in January 2007, then decided she'd like to learn some more. Joanna is interested in a variety of dance styles including Jive and Salsa. It's great to have 3 new members in the team, especially as they bring some welcome youth and energy with them!! |
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| Pete Damsell |
not only provides superb fiddle and banjo accompaniment for our dancing, but is also a member of Plat de Jour a trio of musicians specialising in traditional French music and dance. For further information or bookings contact Pete. |  |
| Jim Allen |
Jim Allen , our excellent banjo player, is also involved in running the successful monthly event 'The Floor', based at St Michael's Village Hall, Nr Tenbury Wells. For further information contact Jim on 01568 750546. |  |
