In the Lower Saxony town of Scheessel the traditonal dance group "The Beekscheepers" have preserved a lot of northern german dances including music and dance patterns, along with original dresses. (Most folklore groups only have re-designed dresses, because no original clothes were preserved, I was told). The most precious pieces are a the so-called "Scheesseler Bunte" dances, which originate in this town and were preserved till today. I was told they are quite famous in the "scene".

They have produced a CD, wich includes dance tunes from northern germany, denmark, sweden and norway, but I strongly recommend a visit to Scheessel on may 1st, when there is "Season's Opening" in the museum every year, to hear and see them live, or visiting the big "Internationales Trachtenfest" folklore show, every two years in summer, when they invite guest groups from germany and all over the world.

If anyone is interested in the original "Scheesseler Bunte" dance tunes including dance patterns I will be glad to establish a contact to their band leader (wich happens to be my brother...). Just send end me a personal message.

They also have a homepage: www.beekscheepers.de www.beekscheepers.de