Morris dancing, a folk form with origins in the 15th century, is opening up to younger dancers who approach it as a living tradition. Skip to content Skip to site index Performances in N.Y.C.

The North West Morris tradition in the North West originated in Lancashire and north Cheshire’s small industrial towns in the 19th century, with dances often accompanying local events and ...

Morris dancers who lined the streets for a traditional festival appeared to get around their self-imposed blackface ban by using very dark paint on their faces. The Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival ...

Morris dancers were up with the dawn chorus for a May Day celebration of dancing, music and singing in a castle. Dartington Morris were joined by about 40 people who were invited to take part at ...