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Sword Dance Union Longsword Competition

Sheffield City Centre Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The Handsworth Sword Dancers are delighted to be bringing the Sword Dance Union (SDU) Longsword Competition to Sheffield in October 2023. Expect a full day of longsword dancing from the country's top purveyors of the tradition around high-profile, city-centre display spots. There will also be lovely competition venues, pub stops and an evening folk extravaganza, including reasonably priced bar!

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