“The accordionist played a long drawn-out chord, the legal sign that a Morris Dance is about to begin, and people who hang around after this have only themselves to blame.” .....Terry Pratchett Morris Dancing - Not just for old blokes.......... When I mention my interest in Morris dancing, people often look confused and then ask, “WHY?” … Continue reading WHY DO WE DANCE THE MORRIS….
Morris Connections (Useful Information and Links!!)
TEN REASONS MORRIS DANCING SHOULD BE YOUR NEW HOBBY: Festivals. Until you join a Morris team and the invites begin rolling in, you don’t realise just how many festivals and events take place every year. There are few finer ways to spend a summer weekend than touring pretty market towns, enjoying a few pints, followed by … Continue reading Morris Connections (Useful Information and Links!!)
History Of Morris Dancing (courtesy of Yateley Morris)
Morris Activities Across The Country…
Morris dancing and related festivities to enjoy outside Somerset. Living as I do in Hampshire, I get to see and mix with lots of other groups who are predominantly Morris based but certainly folk music orientated. So, I will hopefully on this page point you in the direction of activities that reflect this. More festivals … Continue reading Morris Activities Across The Country…