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sand dancer
What does sand dancer mean?
A native of South Shields. Two theories run side by side: one credits the town's long sandy beaches, the other points to the early-1900s music-hall act Wilson, Keppel and Betty, whose Sand Dance was a national hit. Either way, Shields folk own it.
"Me dad's a Sand Dancer, born on Ocean Road."
Origin
Often linked to the Wilson, Keppel and Betty Sand Dance variety act, popular when South Shields' identity was forming around its beaches.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sand Dancer mean?
It's a nickname for someone from South Shields, the town on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne.
How do you use Sand Dancer in a sentence?
"He's a proper Sand Dancer, born and raised in South Shields."
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