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Morris dance

Morris dancing is a form of English folk dance. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers in costume, usually wearing bell pads on their shins, their shoes or both. A band or single musician, also costumed, will accompany them. Sticks, swords, handkerchiefs, and a variety of other implements may be…

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Morris dancing in Wales

Morris dancing in the United States

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Morris dance

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Y Derwyddinstance ofwith new dances0.80text
Hela'r Sgwarnoginstance ofwith new dances0.80text
Ty Coch Caerdyddinstance ofwith new dances0.80text
Y Goron becoming recognised to be just as much a part of the Nantgarw tradition as the original danceinstance ofwith new dances0.80text
jazz kazoo marching bandsinstance ofPerformances typically take place in sports halls and community centres and participants more closely align with British carnival performances0.80text
entertainer troupesinstance ofPerformances typically take place in sports halls and community centres and participants more closely align with British carnival performances0.80text
majorettesinstance ofPerformances typically take place in sports halls and community centres and participants more closely align with British carnival performances0.80text
than with the morris performances of the folk revival.In 2005instance ofPerformances typically take place in sports halls and community centres and participants more closely align with British carnival performances0.80text
playwright Helen Blakeman staged 'The Morris' at the Liverpool Everymaninstance ofPerformances typically take place in sports halls and community centres and participants more closely align with British carnival performances0.80text
inspired by her childhood experience as a carnival morris dancerinstance ofPerformances typically take place in sports halls and community centres and participants more closely align with British carnival performances0.80text
those in Hastingsinstance ofAt celebrations0.80text
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