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Morris Dancers and traditional dancers UK
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I'm a retired firefighter and I bought a video camera to film my grandson whenever he was in a band, I realised I should make more use of the camera and started filming local events. I filmed some Morris Dancers during 2019 and enjoyed the different Sides, costumes, style of dance and music. Covid arrived but once the restrictions were lifted I started travelling a bit further to Morris events. Having filmed quite a few sides I decided that this channel should be dedicated to Morris Dancers.
Belle D'Vain Northwest Morris dance "Clitheroe" at Day of Dance in Stratford-upon-Avon
Belle D'Vain Northwest Morris are a ladies Morris dancing side who dance Northwest Clog Morris in and around the Vale of Evesham.
Shakespeare Morris celebrated their 65th Anniversary and The Morris Ring's 90th Anniversary with 12 other morris teams in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 10th August 2024.
The Day of Dance was organised by Shakespeare Morris and they used this event to raise money for the fabulous "The Shakespeare Hospice" who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary.
The dancers joining Shakespeare Morris were, 1st Sedgley Morris, Anker Morris Men, Belle D'Vain Northwest Morris, Bow Brook Border Morris, Flowers of Ilmington Morris, Foxs Border Morris, Gidderskins, The Gloucestershire, Jockey Morris, Ledbury Morris, Nancy Butterfly Women's Morris Dancers and White Hart Morris Men. They danced at several venues around the town and at four o'clock they gathered at Bancroft Gardens where they each danced and then finished off with a Massed Dance.
Shakespeare Morris celebrated their 65th Anniversary and The Morris Ring's 90th Anniversary with 12 other morris teams in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 10th August 2024.
The Day of Dance was organised by Shakespeare Morris and they used this event to raise money for the fabulous "The Shakespeare Hospice" who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary.
The dancers joining Shakespeare Morris were, 1st Sedgley Morris, Anker Morris Men, Belle D'Vain Northwest Morris, Bow Brook Border Morris, Flowers of Ilmington Morris, Foxs Border Morris, Gidderskins, The Gloucestershire, Jockey Morris, Ledbury Morris, Nancy Butterfly Women's Morris Dancers and White Hart Morris Men. They danced at several venues around the town and at four o'clock they gathered at Bancroft Gardens where they each danced and then finished off with a Massed Dance.
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Jockey Morris dance "Upton Upon Severn Stick Dance" at Day of Dance in Stratford-upon-Avon
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This is the Jockey Morris version of the Upton Upon Severn Stick Dance. From Jockey Morris website. Jockey Men’s Morris Club have been active in Birmingham since their formation in 1949. They have performed all over the country and have been proud to represent Morris dancing, and the City of Birmingham, in places as far flung as Warwickshire, Devon, France, Flanders (many times), Cyprus, Hollan...
Nancy Butterfly Women's Morris Dancers "Carr Lodge" at Day of Dance in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Nancy Butterfly were formed in 1980. We dance in the North-West Morris tradition. This is a style which is both exuberant, energetic and keeps you fit! Amongst the many things which distinguish it from the other Morris traditions are the distinctive clogs which can be seen and heard during our performances! Shakespeare Morris celebrated their 65th Anniversary and The Morris Ring's 90th Annivers...
1st Sedgley Morris dance "Postman's Knock" at Day of Dance in Stratford-upon-Avon
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We are a traditional Cotswold Morris Side based in Sedgley in the Black Country. We are proud to have a close affiliation with the 1st Sedgley Scout Group (hence our name), we share their facilities, support their functions and help in whatever way we can. We were established in 1979 and today, thanks to an influx of new members, both men and women, we are as vibrant as ever. We always welcome ...
Anker Morris Men dance "Vandalls of Hammerwich" at Day of Dance in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Vandalls of Hammerwich in the Lichfield tradition. Anker Morris Who we are: Anker Morris Men were formed by a group of folk enthusiasts in Nuneaton in 1975 and we take our name from the River Anker which runs through Nuneaton, "anker" being an ancient word meaning "meander" - possibly apt for Morris men! In 1980 the team was admitted to the Morris Ring, the national organisation for teams like ...
Gidderskins dance "Flicky Head" at Day of Dance in Stratford-upon-Avon
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About Gidderskins. "Gidderskins are a new Morris side from Herefordshire dancing mainly in the local style. The Ludlow day of dance was one of their first public performances." "Gidderskins" - from the old Herefordshire dialect to jump around and play about - strong, quality and friendly Border Morris in its home territory. Shakespeare Morris celebrated their 65th Anniversary and The Morris Rin...
Foxs Border Morris dance "TARDIS" at Day of Dance in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Foxs Morris are a mixed Border Morris Dance side, based in the Worcestershire village of Cookley. Foxs Morris started in the summer of 1999, when a group of friends got together with a mutual interest in the tradition of folk dance and music. This small group were all members of 'the Friends of Cookley School' or FOCS - hence FOCS Morris. After much confusion over our name, it was changed to FO...
Shakespeare Morris dance at their 65th Anniversary Day of Dance in Stratford-upon-Avon Saturday
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The set features 3 dances called Town Morris, Merry-Go-Round and Morris Off, all from Bidford-on-Avon. Shakespeare Morris celebrated their 65th Anniversary and The Morris Ring's 90th Anniversary with 12 other morris teams in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 10th August 2024. The Day of Dance was organised by Shakespeare Morris and they used this event to raise money for the fabulous "The Shakesp...
Shakespeare Morris 65th Anniversary Day of Dance in Stratford-upon-Avon Saturday 10th August 2024
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Shakespeare Morris celebrated their 65th Anniversary and The Morris Ring's 90th Anniversary with 12 other morris teams in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 10th August 2024. The Day of Dance was organised by Shakespeare Morris and they used this event to raise money for the fabulous "The Shakespeare Hospice" who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary. The Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon, Jason Fojti...
Bunnies From Hell Morris dance "Jenny Lind" Upton upon Severn Folk Festival 2024
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Hello We are the Bunnies From Hell Morris and we dance Cotswold traditional morris dancing (but we tend to oooomph it up a bit) Our Kit is pink, black and grey and although it's a little different we are still traditional cotswold morris dancers. We have been dancing since 1992 and we have just had a surge of young dancers which is rather good! Upton Folk Festival takes place in the town of Upt...
Enigma Border Morris dance "Vampire" at Upton upon Severn Folk Festival 2024
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Mixed & all inclusive Border Morris Side based at Stoke Sub Hamdon Memorial Hall. Somerset. TA146PZ Upton upon Severn Folk Festival Upton Folk Festival takes place in the town of Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, annually, the first May Bank Holiday Weekend. The festival features a full programme of concerts, song and music sessions, ceilidhs and workshops as well as a procession through the t...
Taylor's Morris dance "Maid and the Mill" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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From Taylor's Morris Web Page. Harry Taylor’s Morris are dedicated to performing, developing and promoting the Longborough tradition. We practice monthly between September and April and attend festivals, days of dance and other events throughout Spring and Summer. The Longborough tradition is physically demanding and we aim to dance to a high performance standard. We are keen to welcome new mem...
Belly Fusion Dance Collective dance "Tango Del Fuego" at Upton upon Severn Folk Festival 2024
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Bellyfusion is an ITS/ tribal fusion dance group. Find them on Facebook. Belly Fusion has been dancing at Folk Festivals with Morris dancers for a number of years. Upton upon Severn Folk Festival Upton Folk Festival takes place in the town of Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, annually, the first May Bank Holiday Weekend. The festival features a full programme of concerts, song and music sessio...
Aelfgythe Border Morris dance "Havenstreet" at Upton upon Severn Folk Festival 2024
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The dance is called "Havenstreet" after a station on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. From Aelfgythe Facebook page ÆLFGYTHE are a Women’s Border Morris side based in Alvechurch. We dance in black and silver rag jackets and are always looking for new members! Our name is taken from that of which Alvechurch derived. We dance in black and silver rag jackets with decorated top hats. The first offic...
Hereburgh Morris dance "Highland Mary" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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From Hereburgh Morris web page We are Hereburgh Morris - a mixed bunch of men and women who like to learn and perform morris dances that come primarily from the villages of the Cotswolds in England. We are always keen to welcome new members - no previous experience necessary. Likewise, we welcome opportunities to perform in public. We are based in the village of Harbury near Leamington Spa, War...
Belle D'Vain Northwest Morris dance "Colne" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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Belle D'Vain Northwest Morris dance "Colne" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
Gidderskins compilation of dances at Raggedstone Border Morris 1st Birthday Bash in Ledbury 2024
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Gidderskins compilation of dances at Raggedstone Border Morris 1st Birthday Bash in Ledbury 2024
Chiltern Hundreds NW Morris dance (Horbury Rushcart) at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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Chiltern Hundreds NW Morris dance (Horbury Rushcart) at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
Hurst Morris People dance at Oxford Folk Festival 19th-21st April 2024
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Hurst Morris People dance at Oxford Folk Festival 19th-21st April 2024
Earldson Morris dance "Colne" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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Earldson Morris dance "Colne" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
Queen's Oak Morris Dancers dance "Peopleton" at Oxford Folk Festival 19th-21st April 2024
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Queen's Oak Morris Dancers dance "Peopleton" at Oxford Folk Festival 19th-21st April 2024
Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers perform "New Barrack" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers perform "New Barrack" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
Chinewrde Morris dance "Poulton-le-Fylde" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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Chinewrde Morris dance "Poulton-le-Fylde" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
Mr Wilkins’ Shilling dance at Oxford Folk Festival 19th-21st April 2024
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Mr Wilkins’ Shilling dance at Oxford Folk Festival 19th-21st April 2024
Pecsaetan dance "The Willow Tree" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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Pecsaetan dance "The Willow Tree" at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
White Hart Morris Men dance at Alestones Beer Festival in Tardebigge Court
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White Hart Morris Men dance at Alestones Beer Festival in Tardebigge Court
Taeppa's Tump North West Morris dance "New Mills" at Oxford Folk Festival 19th-21st April 2024
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Taeppa's Tump North West Morris dance "New Mills" at Oxford Folk Festival 19th-21st April 2024
Compagnie Galouche perform at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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Compagnie Galouche perform at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
Ouse Washes Molly Dancers perform "The Mississippi Mud Dance" Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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Ouse Washes Molly Dancers perform "The Mississippi Mud Dance" Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
Sam Overbeck dancer USA & musician Richard Arrowsmith at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
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Sam Overbeck dancer USA & musician Richard Arrowsmith at Warwick Folk Festival Fringe 2024
Hmmm. Semi-galleys, I'm afraid: neither proper galleys or hooklegs, but something vaguely in between. A quick read of Cecil Sharp's careful descriptions of morris steps or Lionel Bacon's helpful instructions might be worth the effort. All the clubs I played for in my time paid particular attention to galleys, and practised them rigorously. American morris sides are worth watching: their galleys are usually impeccable.
Very nice dancing by the lads. ❤❤❤
Great lively performance,well done all.
Good side.
What a fantastic side! I'm grateful to have seen them!
It's not the same without the shin kicking :D
I danced this style back in the early 90's and it's tiring. Well done all. Great set.
Hoy me clegs owa here hinny I'm away oot fora dog.
No mistakes awsome
Wonderful
Very good to see!
I'm just glad, just happy, to see some of our history for once
It's not originally English 😮
Tall guy in the set's got a great high kick!
Yes, I have filmed Chilterns a couple of times and noticed how high he kicks.
This is why we must save humanity.
Nice routine
Well done everyone! 👏👍
Er... Okay...(That melodian play was really going for it..)
That's Craig and he is the same when he is dancing. So enthusiastic.
That's what I'm missing in Germany: the enthusiasm to laugh about themselves... beeing a little bit 🤏 crazy during the day and life.... ❤❤❤
@@ralphgraler4223 This one is even better. ua-cam.com/video/nlAsMGtR8kY/v-deo.html
Meks mi prahd t'be British
Long time since I have seen a good solo jig- well done! When done correctly they are powerful and athletic, the other side of Cotswold Morris
Bet the younger blond dancing could do some of the more powerful solo jigs.
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Is there any significance to the bright orange fringe (?) on the one guy's bells?
He's probably colour-blind...
Are they dancing to the far right?
If the pub is in that direction, yes.
What's the song they're playing? It sounds familiar, but I just can't place it. Lovely!
The musicians have said. It's a variation of Old Maoui
How lovely x
Are these the same as rappers?
I actually asked them that question the other day and here is their reply. We dance 'longsword', which is a different tradition to rapper. Rapper comes from the NE (Tyneside / Northumberland), whereas longsword comes from Yorkshire. Longsword is, unfortunately, largely dying out compared to some of the other morris / folk dance traditions, with very few teams taking it up. But yes, in our dances the swords tend to stay joined up for the whole dance after the initial walk on / clash, although in some longsword dances (Grenoside, for example, from the other side of Sheffield), this isn't the case.
@@MorrisDancersUK thanks
Its really beautiful!❤ folk art is always amazing
Don't laugh, I known that tune as ,chase me Charly,. Don't know the (correct) names. Have to say, the belle d,vain girls, are my favourite clog side..
I recognise that second tune - it's Goddesses! One I was forced to dance to in primary school. How I ever got into morris 10 years later is a bit of a mystery... 🙂
Are you still dancing?
@@MorrisDancersUK Nope, retired (from work) 12 years ago and from morris 7 years ago. Still like watching it, though.
@@morrisoff You must have danced a few miles then.
Came for the clogging, stayed for the foliage!
Lads with pretty hats.
And great dancers.
Brilliant.
Some serious foliage on display!
I'm amazed that it stayed on his hat.
Always worth a watch !
Must stop staying up lste at night ,watching Morris videos .
That's a terrible vice.
Cheerful little dance
Go Sam!! Beautiful, joyful dancing
Bravo Fellas!-----keep it up!!👍
Bravo Ladies!👍
Compagnie Galouche viewed the video before it went public and they know some errors were made during the dance but they are happy for it to be viewed as it is.
My error Sam Overbeck is the dancer...Congrats Sam...
50 years ago most New England Morris Dancers and their teams were acolytes of Roger Cartwright and John Vansorosin of the Cambridge Morris Men and their women's team Muddy Water Morris...Rodger and John both kept homes in Boston and rural Maine... both are now long dead...and neither of them at that time had retained the lightfootedness and delicate but strong bounce of Richard Arrowsmith...Consequently though striving to reach Richard's level...sadly all generally fell short...you you have done well Richard..!!... sincerest congratulations...God Bless the future of Morris in the USA..
Hi Elizabeth, Would the women's side be Muddy River Morris. This side is on the internet A Community - Our History Muddy River Morris held its first practice at Wheelock College in Boston in 1975 during a time of resurgent enthusiasm for folk dancing. Muddy River women were among the first to challenge the notion that only men should dance Morris! Nearly 50 years later, a few original team members remain. Nearly 100 individuals have danced with the team while they lived, studied and/or worked in the Boston area. The composition of the team is dynamic with many comings and goings but the group continues to be a community of all ages and diverse backgrounds. A vibrant group of younger dancers who are high schools students,
@@MorrisDancersUK yes
Eventually most of the morris dancers watched. Pecsaetan obviously watched intently, quite right too.
Bravo Great to know English heritage is alive and well in Boston!👍 I think this tune is "The princess royal?"
Great performance! What is the song that was being played?
I have been told that the tune is The RSB (Raunchy Star Bird) by Andy Cutting.
@@MorrisDancersUK thx!
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Bravo fellas! If I was 30 years younger I would love to be leaping about with you. We need more of this.😊
This is what all us English do on our days off.
Amazing! Bravo!
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