Morris dance is a form of Englishfolk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins. Implements such as sticks, swords and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers. In a small number of dances for one or two people, steps are performed near and across a pair of clay tobacco pipes laid one across the other on the floor.
The earliest known and surviving English written mention of Morris dance is dated to 1448, and records the payment of seven shillings to Morris dancers by the Goldsmiths' Company in London. Further mentions of Morris dancing occur in the late 15th century, and there are also early records such as visiting bishops' "Visitation Articles" mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities, as well as mumming plays.
While the earliest records invariably mention "Morys" in a court setting, and a little later in the Lord Mayors' Processions in London, it had adopted the nature of a folk dance performed in the parishes by the mid 17th century.
Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancing Princess Royal
Performed on the Mayor of Ock Street Day - June 21st 2014
published: 21 Jun 2014
Best English Morris Folk dance, best dance of 2020
published: 11 Jan 2020
Morris dance in Botley Jenny Lind with sticks
Wickham morris dance Jenny Lind at an event which was part of the Botley music week. The percussive effect of the short and long hazel sticks was diminished by dancing on grass instead of a concrete or brick surface, but I thought the timing was excellent. The side practices hard all through the winter to get it right.
Ordinarily I'd be playing mandolin with the musicians, but tonight was there on my own earlier, as there was a call for buskers. I had come with one of my Telecasters and a battery powered amp which I played some blues, folk and Gospel on earlier.
Sadly, not many local people could pull themselves away from their television for some free live entertainment, hog roast and locally brewed ale. Shame that's how it is these days. Thse who turned out had a good time includin...
published: 04 Jul 2011
Morris Dancing - only in England
Morris dancing is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins. Implements such as sticks, swords and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers.
These Morris men and women were performing on the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex on Mayday morning.
published: 08 Jul 2020
Beltane Border Morris Dancing The BELTANE FIRE DANCE
Beltane Border Morris Dancing The Beltane Fire Dance at Teignmouth Folk Festival 2013
published: 24 Jun 2013
The Morris Men
The English folk tradition of Morris dancing dates back centuries. While many places have lost their Morris dancers, every year on Whit Monday in May the villagers of Bampton still gather to the sound of melodeons and fiddles. This short film is a snapshot of the lively celebration.
This is the fifth in a series of 10 short films I’m making. You can see the others at http://www.10shorts.com.
published: 13 Aug 2015
morris dancing
im doing morris dancing
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published: 19 Jan 2022
Beltane Border Morris dancing Huntress in Cawsand
Beltane Border Morris dancing Huntress at the Wreckers Day of Dance outside the Cross Keys Inn in Cawsand on Sat 20th Sept 2014. The dance is one of our own created in 2004 and modified in 2012
published: 21 Sep 2014
Morris Dance (English Folk Dance)
This morris dance video was taken at Maritime Greenwich, London, England, UK.
Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs and bells may also be wielded by the dancers.
Wickham morris dance Jenny Lind at an event which was part of the Botley music week. The percussive effect of the short and long hazel sticks was diminished by ...
Wickham morris dance Jenny Lind at an event which was part of the Botley music week. The percussive effect of the short and long hazel sticks was diminished by dancing on grass instead of a concrete or brick surface, but I thought the timing was excellent. The side practices hard all through the winter to get it right.
Ordinarily I'd be playing mandolin with the musicians, but tonight was there on my own earlier, as there was a call for buskers. I had come with one of my Telecasters and a battery powered amp which I played some blues, folk and Gospel on earlier.
Sadly, not many local people could pull themselves away from their television for some free live entertainment, hog roast and locally brewed ale. Shame that's how it is these days. Thse who turned out had a good time including listeneing to a local 16 year old girl who sang a few of her own songs with guitar earlier and the the Irish style folk band Shenanigan who played a great gig later.
Wickham morris dance Jenny Lind at an event which was part of the Botley music week. The percussive effect of the short and long hazel sticks was diminished by dancing on grass instead of a concrete or brick surface, but I thought the timing was excellent. The side practices hard all through the winter to get it right.
Ordinarily I'd be playing mandolin with the musicians, but tonight was there on my own earlier, as there was a call for buskers. I had come with one of my Telecasters and a battery powered amp which I played some blues, folk and Gospel on earlier.
Sadly, not many local people could pull themselves away from their television for some free live entertainment, hog roast and locally brewed ale. Shame that's how it is these days. Thse who turned out had a good time including listeneing to a local 16 year old girl who sang a few of her own songs with guitar earlier and the the Irish style folk band Shenanigan who played a great gig later.
Morris dancing is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a gr...
Morris dancing is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins. Implements such as sticks, swords and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers.
These Morris men and women were performing on the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex on Mayday morning.
Morris dancing is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins. Implements such as sticks, swords and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers.
These Morris men and women were performing on the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex on Mayday morning.
The English folk tradition of Morris dancing dates back centuries. While many places have lost their Morris dancers, every year on Whit Monday in May the villag...
The English folk tradition of Morris dancing dates back centuries. While many places have lost their Morris dancers, every year on Whit Monday in May the villagers of Bampton still gather to the sound of melodeons and fiddles. This short film is a snapshot of the lively celebration.
This is the fifth in a series of 10 short films I’m making. You can see the others at http://www.10shorts.com.
The English folk tradition of Morris dancing dates back centuries. While many places have lost their Morris dancers, every year on Whit Monday in May the villagers of Bampton still gather to the sound of melodeons and fiddles. This short film is a snapshot of the lively celebration.
This is the fifth in a series of 10 short films I’m making. You can see the others at http://www.10shorts.com.
Beltane Border Morris dancing Huntress at the Wreckers Day of Dance outside the Cross Keys Inn in Cawsand on Sat 20th Sept 2014. The dance is one of our own cre...
Beltane Border Morris dancing Huntress at the Wreckers Day of Dance outside the Cross Keys Inn in Cawsand on Sat 20th Sept 2014. The dance is one of our own created in 2004 and modified in 2012
Beltane Border Morris dancing Huntress at the Wreckers Day of Dance outside the Cross Keys Inn in Cawsand on Sat 20th Sept 2014. The dance is one of our own created in 2004 and modified in 2012
This morris dance video was taken at Maritime Greenwich, London, England, UK.
Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is ...
This morris dance video was taken at Maritime Greenwich, London, England, UK.
Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs and bells may also be wielded by the dancers.
This morris dance video was taken at Maritime Greenwich, London, England, UK.
Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs and bells may also be wielded by the dancers.
Wickham morris dance Jenny Lind at an event which was part of the Botley music week. The percussive effect of the short and long hazel sticks was diminished by dancing on grass instead of a concrete or brick surface, but I thought the timing was excellent. The side practices hard all through the winter to get it right.
Ordinarily I'd be playing mandolin with the musicians, but tonight was there on my own earlier, as there was a call for buskers. I had come with one of my Telecasters and a battery powered amp which I played some blues, folk and Gospel on earlier.
Sadly, not many local people could pull themselves away from their television for some free live entertainment, hog roast and locally brewed ale. Shame that's how it is these days. Thse who turned out had a good time including listeneing to a local 16 year old girl who sang a few of her own songs with guitar earlier and the the Irish style folk band Shenanigan who played a great gig later.
Morris dancing is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins. Implements such as sticks, swords and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers.
These Morris men and women were performing on the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex on Mayday morning.
The English folk tradition of Morris dancing dates back centuries. While many places have lost their Morris dancers, every year on Whit Monday in May the villagers of Bampton still gather to the sound of melodeons and fiddles. This short film is a snapshot of the lively celebration.
This is the fifth in a series of 10 short films I’m making. You can see the others at http://www.10shorts.com.
Beltane Border Morris dancing Huntress at the Wreckers Day of Dance outside the Cross Keys Inn in Cawsand on Sat 20th Sept 2014. The dance is one of our own created in 2004 and modified in 2012
This morris dance video was taken at Maritime Greenwich, London, England, UK.
Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs and bells may also be wielded by the dancers.
Morris dance is a form of Englishfolk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins. Implements such as sticks, swords and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers. In a small number of dances for one or two people, steps are performed near and across a pair of clay tobacco pipes laid one across the other on the floor.
The earliest known and surviving English written mention of Morris dance is dated to 1448, and records the payment of seven shillings to Morris dancers by the Goldsmiths' Company in London. Further mentions of Morris dancing occur in the late 15th century, and there are also early records such as visiting bishops' "Visitation Articles" mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities, as well as mumming plays.
While the earliest records invariably mention "Morys" in a court setting, and a little later in the Lord Mayors' Processions in London, it had adopted the nature of a folk dance performed in the parishes by the mid 17th century.