Schäfflertanz
cooper dance german schäfflertanz guild dance cooper originally started munich since early custom spread via journeyman common tradition old bavaria region dance supposed held every seven year early documented case schäfflertanz dated münich magistrate approved performance dance wellestablished tradition however long time date prevalent literature following book der schäfflertanz münchhen anton baumgartner – originated discredited legend tradition started plague revive spirit people lure house although author tried suggest date record chronicle plague münich period time still th anniversary celebrated clear indication origin sevenyear cycle choreography dance standardized th century marching various formation performing standard figure final number barrel hoop swinging hoop swinger hold two hoop shot schnapps inside idea swing hoop intricate way without spilling schnapps relying centrifugal force tradition dance costume survived white shirt white waistcoat red jacket leather apron knee breech sash brogue shoe green cap adorned feather author current standard tune socalled second new münich schäfflertanz johann wilhelm siebenkäs first old münich schäfflertanz longer used peter streck