My sister saw a dancing doll 'performing' at my old folk club, (in Nellies, Beverley, East Yorkshire,) a few years ago and, after taking a couple of photos went back to Scotland and created her own.
Having 'danced out' at her local, Newtongrange Folk Club south of Edinburgh, Gillian was delighted when one of the club members turned up and gave her a dancing mother and child! I believe they were made from wood used down the mine at Newton grange!

There's a French lady, Genivieve, who I've seen at the Hull Sea- Fever Festival, with her dancing doll. They are all so fascinating to watch and a great percussion instrument.
Love the web site. Thanks.
H.