81. Alphabetic List Of Morris Dance & Sword Dance Sides A list of morris and sword groups around the world, with information on the gender and style of dance as well as contact details. http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/jcb/morris-teams.html

Alphabetic List of Morris and Sword Sides Last updated: Thu Jun 26 12:25:48 EDT 2003 This page is a catalog of information about sides (teams) that perform morris, sword, and other related English performance-oriented folk dance styles. This page is the morris section of: The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Dance which is, as the title suggests, the "dance" section of The World-Wide Web Virtual Library Dance section URI: http://www.tmn.com/Artswire/www/dance/dance.html Dance section maintained by: ArtsWire To add or update a listing, please fill out the morris side information form This is a purely alphabetical (to the extent that my computer can remember the alphabet...) list of morris dance and sword dance teams (sides). I also maintain a listing of morris dance and sword dance teams (sides), arranged by country and a listing of morris dance and sword dance teams (sides), arranged by dance type On this page, you can jump directly to sides whose names start with: A B C D ... A-Jays , Bolton, Lancashire (UK) Year founded: Gender: girls Dance type(s): "fluffy" morris, Northwest morris

82. Morris Dance The morris dance is thought to have been named after moeisca, a Moorish dance According to anthropologist Margaret A. Murray, an old morris dance tune, http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/m/morris_dance.html

Back to Home Page or Contents Page or Past and present beliefs or Index Morris dance T his is a lively reel or jiglike dance of Britain that might possibly be a relic of an old pagan May Eve ceremony, still performed in some countries at Beltane (see Sabbats ) and midsummer festivals. The Morris dance is thought to have been named after moeisca , a Moorish dance or play which is solely performed by men, and is believed to bring good luck. Morris dancing dates back to the 15th century, and some theories place its origin in Britain in the 14th century. The dance is descended from an old Moorish dance, the fandango of Spain. Also, is might be associated with a secret Moroccan cult, the Dhulqarneni, or "The Two-Horned Ones," who danced in a circle to raise magic power and worshipped the moon. It is believed to have been introduced into Britain from Spain by John of Gaunt, son of Edward III (1312-1377), who spent considerable time in that country. According to anthropologist Margaret A. Murray, an old Morris dance tune, "Green Garters," was the traditional music for the processional dance to the Maypole on May morning. The May games and dances, which were the pagan festivals and fertility rites, were important to villages, especially in the 16th century, and were tolerated by the Church during the 17th century, but the Puritans abolished them. Morris dancing was restored during the Restoration.

83. Bristol Morris Men's Home Page Long established men's morris dance side, founded in 1951 galleries, links and contact details. http://eis.bris.ac.uk/~lipw/morris/bmmhome.htm

This is the Bristol Morris Men's Home Page Who are we? We are Bristol's longest-established men's Morris Dance Side, founded in 1951. We perform Cotswold Morris Dances, (some more traditional than others!), to music provided by melodeon, concertina, fiddle or pipe and tabor. Our current active membership is around two dozen (including more than half-a-dozen youngsters, mainly children of adult members, who are our second generation!). We also have a cantankerous horse, called (funnily enough) Horse , who now has his own Web Page We are always delighted to welcome prospective new members, either dancers or musicians. No previous experience is necessary, but the best time for newcomers to investigate us, or start dancing is around October. This is because our practice season runs largely from the end of September to mid April. We dance throughout the year, but our busiest season for dancing out is between May and July. The official start of our dancing year is on May Day - May 1st - when we dance at sunrise, to the traditional audience of one passer-by and his (or her) dog Where can you find us?

84. Salon: Mark Morris Even with his fullback s girth, the 6foot-2 morris, whose dance group was just Ever since founding his own company, the Mark morris dance Group, http://www.salon.com/weekly/interview960909.html

By Richard Covington Bounding up the stairs backstage at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, balancing a glass of lager and a cigarette, Mark Morris unintentionally displays the exuberant grace that characterizes his choreography. Even with his fullback's girth, the 6-foot-2 Morris, whose dance group was just wrapping up a triumphant week's performances at the Edinburgh Festival, seems light on his feet "like Fred and Ginger dancing in the same body," one reviewer marveled. In an empty upper room, he perches behind a desk, takes a drag on his cigarette, flicks aside tendrils of his long black hair with his fingers and says, "Shoot." In a flash, he jumps back up to open the window. "Can't smoke here," he quips, with an exaggerated grimace. "Wouldn't want to set off any alarms now, would we?" Ever since founding his own company, the Mark Morris Dance Group, in 1980, the 40-year-old choreographer has been setting off alarms all around the world with dances exploring an extraordinary range of subjects: lust and childhood fears, cowboys and Tamil Indians, the archetypal suffering and purgation of myth, heartaches and Gershwin. Long before multiculturalism became an aesthetic buzzword, Morris was merrily shoplifting moves from Spanish flamenco and Balkan, Israeli, Russian and Balinese folk dances. An inspired chameleon, Morris is as much at home clogging to Michelle Shocked's twangy country laments as he is with Handel's shimmering paean to the Enlightenment, "L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato."

85. Cotswold Morris Dance Detailed Notes Full description of numerous dances by Andrew from Lagabag morris. Also cheat sheet for 66 dances. http://duramecho.com/Dance/CotswoldNotes/index.html

Cotswold Morris Dance Detailed Notes Version 79 (Formats: individual pages per dance all on one page to print or the source code What is it? It is a set of detailed instructions for a number of Cotswold Morris dances (a type of traditional English performance folk dancing) that I wrote when trying to learn them or as reference. I have put them on the WWW lest it is of use or of interest to anyone else. I make no guarantees as to the accuracy (these were all written down from life not from canonical reference books). The notes are very long winded. My much shorter Cotswold Morris Dancing Cheat Sheet , which just contains summaries, might be of more use. Choose a View The notes are available both as individual pages, one per dance, or all on one page: View as individual pages per dance View as one huge page containing all the dances (179 KB). Download for Printing Lest you want to print out a paper copy (about 40 sides of A4 in double column smallish font), here it is. To save paper, print on both sides Download as a Zip-compressed PDF file (264 KB).

86. Glad Rapper Based in Auckland, New Zealand. Photographs and contact information. No dance schedule http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Stage/4379

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87. Dancer Online :: SEPTEMBER 2005 - Mark Morris Dance Group At The Mostly Mozart F Mostly Mozart Festival 2005 July 28August 27 at Lincoln Center for the PerformingArts -NYC- The four week, 43-event festival has just begun! http://www.danceronline.com/online_edition/503898

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88. Morris A dance group performing traditional village festival dances from England. Includes event listings, organization information and photographs. http://www.bloomington.in.us/~morris/

Bloomington Quarry Morris Morris Dancing Year 2002 Photos Year 2000 Photos 1996 Photos Spring Morris 2005 April 30th Appear at the Farmer's Market, Bloomington, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1st, Dawn at the Monroe County Courthouse, College and Kirkwood, Bloomington. Welcome in the spring with dancing and singing. Sunday, May 1st, Noon at the Courthouse. Performance and maypole dance with crowd participants. May 27-30 Midwest Morris Ale , Port Huron, Michigan General Information All performances are free, although donations are accepted. Morris dancing is a traditional village festival dance from England. The dances Bloomington and Ann Arbor Morris perform are from the Cotswold area of England, as well as some Midwest American dances. Bloomington Quarry has performed at dawn on Mayday at the Courthouse over 25 years, the Shipshewana May festival and ethnic and renaissance festivals in Terre Haute, Indianapolis and South Bend. More information on morris dancing is available from the combined website of the british morris organizations, at http://www.morrisdancing.org/

89. Morris Dancing Traditions: Day Of Dance In Trafalgar Square (london, England). Ideas / Album / morris Dancing. Day of dance 10th May 2003 morris dancingis an English tradition which is more than 600 years old. http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Ideas/Album/MorrisDancing.htm

Home Study, work or travel in the UK. British culture and life. Search Dictionary Meetings Changes ... Album / Morris Dancing Day of Dance: 10th May 2003 Buy products connected with England: Book Morris dancing is an English tradition which is more than 600 years old. The dances are usually performed by groups of men, although some mixed and women's groups have also been established in recent years. There are several different styles which have developed in different parts of England. In the Cotswold tradition (originating in central England) the dancers dress in colourful costumes. The most common combination is: a hat decorated with flowers, a white shirt covered by a tunic, white trousers, bells below the knees, and black shoes. Dances may involve handkerchieves, wooden sticks and hand clapping. In the Border tradition , dancers blacken their faces. This was originally done as a disguise - Olvier Cromwell banned morris dancing because it was a form of begging. The dancers wear mainly black top hats with pheasent feathers - making fun of the village Squire and the Gentry. Their coats have rags sewn to them because the poor farm labourers usually only owned one coat and could be easily recognised without the rags. Rapper dancing is a style which developed in northern England - the dancers use metal blades called rappers.

90. New St George Morris - Main Page Leave the factory, leave the forge, and dance to the New St George Mixed Cotswold Side from the Belvoir area of Leicestershire http://www.geocities.com/newstgeorge/

New St George Morris "Leave the factory, leave the forge, and dance to the New St George!" Yes! Our team of highly skilled operators is ready to take your call! Welcome to the home page of New St George Morris, a fun-loving bunch of rogues and reprobates from the East Midlands of England who like to indulge in some Cotswold morris dancing when they're not working for a living. [Village Fête, Hose, Leicestershire, July 2000] Feel free to play around with the sidebar (to the left of the screen) to find out a bit more about what we do, why we do it, where we've done it and where we intend to do it. Have fun exploring the site, and don't forget to leave a message in our guestbook before you go. You know you want to!  people have come to visit us. And finally... New St George Morris is a member of The Morris Dancers' Webring Previous Site List Sites Random Site ... Top of page Last site revision: 12th September, 2000

91. Marlboro Morris Ale Dance, Morris Dance, Morris Dancing, Marlboro Morris Men, Ve Marlboro morris Ale. Memorial Day, 2001 watch this site or email Aaron Haydenaahayden@amherst.edu. Also visit the Marlboro morris (MA) Men s page. http://www.amherst.edu/~aahayden/mmale01.html

Marlboro Morris Ale Memorial Day, 2001 Check out the 2000 Ale For more information watch this site or e-mail Aaron Hayden aahayden@amherst.edu Also visit the Marlboro Morris (MA) Men's page

92. Eastbourne Pagan Circle - Lammas Fayre Annual festival of traditional music and dance on the seafront, organised for charity by the Eastbourne Pagan Circle. Featuring morris dancers, giants and musicians, a carnival procession and a ceremony on the beach. http://www.eastbournepagancircle.co.uk/lammasreview.html

The 2003 Lammas Festival - Saturday 26th July from 10.00 a.m. Eastbourne Wish Tower Slopes and Seafront Sunday 27th July from 2 p.m. Various Review of the History of Eastbourne's Lammas Festival This festival has been organised by the Eastbourne Pagan Circle to celebrate the old English festival of Lammas. The aim is to showcase local talent in the arena of traditional music and dance, to raise money for the R.N.L.I., and above all, to have fun! The word 'Lammas' comes from the old English language, meaning 'loaf mass'. It is a harvest festival, a celebration of the Earth's bounty which traditionally was held at the time of the cutting of the first corn crop. in Ireland it is known as Lughnassah, the name being derived from the old Celtic sun-God Lugh. It is one of the four ancient Pagan Celtic Fire fire festivals which were adopted by the early Catholic church, and have now been re-appropriated by the modern Pagan movement. The day's entertainment will end with a simple ceremony to celebrate the occasion, performed by members of the Eastbourne Pagan Circle, which you are very welcome to join if you wish. We hope you will enjoy the music and dancing, and respect the right of Pagans to be open about their beliefs in public. The day is designed to entertain an audience of people from any religious background, or none, a profile which also applies to the performers. The Eastbourne Lammas Festival is paid for by the year-round fund-raising efforts of the Eastbourne Pagan Circle, and sponsorship by Green Man Books. The Eastbourne Pagan Circle meets regularly at the Lamb Inn in Eastbourne's Old Town. There are workshops, lectures, social gatherings and seasonal celebrations as well as a quarterly newsletter. For further information call 01323 735364.

93. Marlboro Morris Ale Dance, Morris Dance, Morris Dancing, Marlboro Morris Men, Ve For more information watch this site or email Aaron Hayden aahayden@amherst.edu.Also visit the Marlboro morris (MA) Men s page http://www.amherst.edu/~aahayden/mmale00.html

For more information watch this site or e-mail Aaron Hayden aahayden@amherst.edu Also visit the Marlboro Morris (MA) Men's page Marlboro Morris Ale Memorial Day, 2000

94. Ryknild Rabble Page Local morris dance side. Includes photos, reports, and upcoming events. http://www.risa.demon.co.uk/

Ryknild Rabble are a Morris Dance Side who hail from Lichfield in Staffordshire UK. We dance BORDER MORRIS,  RAPPER SWORD,  LONG SWORD and STEP CLOG. Renowned for our YELLOW SOCKS we dance in all parts of Britain, at Events and Festivals. At present we are looking for the opportunity to dance in Ireland, France, Germany and other European countries and we would be more than willing to participate in exchange visits with other sides. If you would like to contact Ryknild Rabble please send a message to rabble@risa.demon.co.uk or to any of the people mentioned in the following pages More about us Photos and Reports 1996-2004 Diary Dates and Reports 2005 Follow this link to find out about the recently discovered "UP WITH THE NOON" Ryknild Rabble are members of and the West Midlands Folk Federation Pages maintained by Chris Leat chris@risa.demon.co.uk and are still under construction You are visitor number to this page. Last updated on 15/01/2004

95. Theatre Royal Newcastle : Mark Morris Dance Group Mark morris dance Group. mark morris large Mon 10 Tues 11 October Evenings7.30pm As part of the Mark morris dance Group’s 25th Anniversary celebrations, http://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=1104

96. Eastbourne Pagan Circle - Lammas Fayre Festival of traditional music and dance on Eastbourne's seafront, organised for charity by the Eastbourne Pagan Circle. Featuring morris dancers, giants and musicians, a carnival procession and a ceremony on the beach. http://www.eastbournepagancircle.co.uk/lammas.html

The 2002 Lammas Festival - Saturday 3rd August from 10.30 a.m. Eastbourne Wish Tower Slopes and Seafront MUSIC Maria Cunningham (unaccompanied singer-songwriter) Richard Hearn (Anglo-American guitar soloist) Ruff Micks (Celtic folk-rock band) Pye Powder (Medieval music duo) Black Strap Molasses (American folk-blues band) The Morrigan (Folk-rockers) MORRIS DANCERS The Wild Hunt - powerful and dramatic Rumpledrumskin - you won't believe your eyes! Hunter's Moon - welcome to Eastbourne's brand new Morris side. Plus Morris drummers and musicians. If you fancy trying your hand (and feet) at Morris dancing, we just may be able to persuade the sides to give a dancing workshop on the day!! STALLS Craft stalls Eastbourne Bonfire Society and more to be announced CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Mask making (especially for little fairies!) Face painting Song workshop with Maria Cunningham GIANTS performed by The Puppet Workshop Giants Herne and Andred Carnival procession along Eastbourne Seafront CEILIDH After the Lammas Ritual on the beach, the doors of the Winter Garden will be open for the evening Ceilidh, for more music and a chance to join in the dancing. With licenced bar and real ale. Everyone is welcome.

97. Cal Performances | Dance | Mark Morris Dance Group PATRON INFORMATION. Program Notes Program notes are available one week prior tothe performance. Artists links Official Mark morris dance Group site http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/presents/season/2005/dance/mmdg_a.php

Patron Information Artists links Multimedia Mark Morris Dance Group Celebrating Twenty-Five Years Thu, Sept 22, 8 pm Fri, Sept 23, 8 pm Sat, Sept 24, 8 pm Venue: Zellerbach Hall A Price: Subscription Series: Choose-Your-Own Dance Series A Centennial Season Special Events (Sept 22 only) From the Director Read what Robert Cole, Director, has to say about the Mark Morris Dance Group in his recent email communication Listen and watch as Mark Morris and Director Robert Cole chat about their friendship and working relationship in a conversation taped during a previous Mark Morris Dance Group residency. Mark Morris has been praised as "the most successful and influential choreographer alive" ( The New York Times ). He and his superb company are currently celebrating their 25th anniversary together, a period that has coincidentally included 25 visits to Cal Performances! Performed to live musical accompaniment, the first program of their Fall Berkeley residency will include the world premiere of Candleflowerdance , set to Stravinsky's Serenade for Piano in A Major; the West Coast premiere of the entrancing

98. Southold Dance Resident dance company and dance school at the morris Performing Arts Center. Requires ActiveX to view. http://www.southolddance.org/

About Southold Staff Calendar Class Schedule Fall 2005 Classes Now In Session! Call (574) 233-9841 for more information. SDT would like to welcome Andrea Feay as the new Executive Director. Click on the news link to read Andrea's letter to Southold parents and students. THIRD ANNUAL ART BEAT " SET FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 A free evening stroll featuring the arts in downtown South Bend Art Beat '05, an event connecting the community with the arts, will take place on Thursday, September 15 from 3:00 to 11.00 p.m. in the heart of downtown South Bend For information, check out www.artbeatsouthbend.org Contact us Donate to Southold History ... The School

99. Cal Performances | Dance | Mark Morris Dance Group Subscription Series dance Series A. Mark morris is arguably the most successfuland influential choreographer alive and indisputably the most musical, http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/presents/season/2004/dance/events/morris_1.php

Join the Email Club Request a Brochure ... Donor Events Mark Morris Dance Group Fri, Oct 22, 8 pm Sat, Oct 23, 8 pm Sun, Oct 24, 7 pm Venue: Zellerbach Hall Price: Subscription Series: Dance Series A Mark Morris is "arguably the most successful and influential choreographer alive...and indisputably the most musical," said The New York Times of Mark Morris Dance Group's historic engagement at Tanglewood in 2004. In the first of two programs performed to live music, the ensemble returns to Cal Performances with Morris' beautifully geometric Mosaic and United , set to Henry Cowell string quartets, and the West Coast premiere of Violet Cavern , set to music commissioned and performed by breakout modern jazz trio The Bad Plus. For more in-depth information on this event, see New and Notable Program: Mosaic and United ", set to Henry Cowell string quartets; " Violet Cavern " (West Coast premiere) set to music commissioned and performed by The Bad Plus Patron Information Mark Morris Speaks "Dancemaker and spellbinder" ( The New Yorker ) Mark Morris and Cal Performances Director Robert Cole go way back. Listen and watch as they chat about their friendship and working relationship in a conversation taped during Mark Morris Dance Group's residency here last year at Cal Performances.

100. Headcorn Morris A mixed side from Kent. dance calendar, history, style notes and the promise of a video clip. http://www.gayner.co.uk/headcorn.morris/

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