The European folk tradition of dancing around the maypole on the first of May is highlighted in George Sand’s story, 'Fanchon the Cricket'—available now to stream on Apple & Amazon https://linktr.ee/marypickfordfoundation #ModernizingTheSilents score by Julian Ducatenzeiler of Mystic Braves (lolipop records) & Andy Gladbach. | Mary Pickford

This is the May Pole, one of Jamaica’s traditional folk dance. Maryland All Age school dancers from Hanover, demonstrate the intricate weaving patterns of ribbons as dancers move in different formations around the pole. By the end of the dance they reverse their movements to undo the plaits. --------------------------------------------------------- #Advocacy is what we do for all things #DANCE connected to #JAMAICA & #JAMAICANS 🇯🇲 -------------------------------------------------------- #Danci

Summers coming, and maypole dancing is bringing people together in lockdown this May Day. ☀️ https://bbc.in/3d5waEm | BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight