In the early fifties we schoolchildren (boys and girls together) were taught no end of country dances. It was common practice in all state schools, and very enjoyable it was. We were also taught traditional songs whose melodies were often used for dances. None of this happens now and I'm worried that today's children know nothing whatsoever about our folklore. That's one of the reasons I love to watch Morris Dancing. It's one very valuable source of old tunes for dancing. The late 'Winnie' of Kemp's Men Morris apparently had over 130 tunes in his head and played them all by ear, teaching them to as many people as possible. He was honoured by the Queen for this work. It's no good having all these tunes in collections if nobody teaches or uses them. They will become like dusty old exhibits in a museum.