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Anonymous Morris are a mixed border morris side from Poole, Dorset with an energetic, free-flowing dance style and we write many of our own dances

We welcome dancers of any experience level (including none), and musicians playing any acoustic instrument

#AnonymousMorris #MorrisFed50 #MorrisFed
January 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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The Morris Federation has published the first group of #MorrisFed50 videos featuring one side/week as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.

This collection features #AltonMorris, #AnonymousMorris, #BareBonesBorderMorris, #BeetlecrushersClog and #BeverleyGarlandDancers

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Collection 01 Alton Morris to Beverley Garland
YouTube video by The Morris Federation
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January 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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England's Glory was one of the first women's Morris sides to the be founded, in 1973, and we're still going strong!

Side hashtag: #EnglandsGloryLadiesMorris

We are proud members of the Morris Federation #morrisfed
Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #MorrisFed50
March 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Beverley Garland are a ladies’ team dancing mainly Northwest Morris dances. We're known for our smiley faces: our aim is to entertain & spread some joy! We dance with ribbon sticks, bobbins, bell sticks and hankies and gorgeous flowery garlands
#BeverleyGarlandDancers #northwestmorris
#MorrisFed50
January 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Martha Rhoden's Tuppenny Dish, together with The Shropshire Bedlams, are two Border Morris sides who always perform together. We are based in South West Shropshire, centred around the small market town of Bishop's Castle.

#MarthaRhodensTuppennyDish
Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th #morrisfed50
July 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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What a great day of dance at Exmouth yesterday, part of the #MorrisFed50 50th anniversary celebrations.

Were you there? Was your side there? Recognise any of the sides?

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Morris Federation Day of Dance, Exmouth, 19 July 2025: mass dance display
YouTube video by The Morris Federation
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July 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Bow Brook Border Morris perform Welsh Border Morris Style of dance, traditional with some new dances to keep tradition moving on.

Really welcome to new members female dancers. Musicians are also welcome.

#BowBrookBorder
#CotswoldMorrisDance
#MorrisFed50
February 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Hobo’s Morris was formed in 1993 – female border dancers with a great band, based in Poole, Dorset

#HobosBorderMorris #BorderMorrisDance

Proud members of the Morris Federation #MorrisFed
Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #morrisfed50
June 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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MADDER MILL MOLLY are a friendly group of mixed ages dancing the Molly Style. We dance at events both local and around the country. We like being involved with the local community events

Hashtag: #maddermillmolly
Tradition: #MollyDance

Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th anniversary #morrisfed50
July 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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OBJ Morris is a mixed Border morris dancing team, based in Wokingham/Bracknell, Berkshire

Side hashtag: #OBJMorris
Dance tradition: #bordermorrisdance

We are proud members of the Morris Federation #MorrisFed
Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #morrisfed50
August 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Dr Turberville's Morris are an enthusiastic team of Cotswold dancers and musicians based at Ash Village Hall near Martock in Somerset.

Hashtag: #DrTurbervillesMorris

We are proud members of the Morris Federation #morrisfed
Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #MorrisFed50
March 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Here's a video about Morris Federation's work to (1) promote sides; (2) encourage potential new dancers & musicians to search for their local side and (3) promote morris, sword & traditional dance to the public

Get in touch to be featured in a Spotlight video!
#MorrisFed50

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The #MorrisFed50 short videos: our work so far (Apr 2025)
YouTube video by The Morris Federation
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April 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Festus Derriman are a Cotswold morris side from Upwey, near Weymouth in Dorset, named after a character in a Thomas Hardy novel.

Side hashtag: #FestusDerrimanMorris

We're proud members of the Morris Federation #morrisfed
Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #MorrisFed50
March 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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During 2025 the Morris Federation is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It's therefore appropriate to publish 50 short videos of 50 sides throughout the year to celebrate the #MorrisFed50 anniversary!

Feel free to share - especially on social networks used by *potential* dancers
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50 sides in 3 minutes celebrate the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 (20241212)
A collection of short videos (typically 30-40 seconds long) featuring 5o morris and other traditional dance sides will be published during 2025 to celebrat...
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January 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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‘Clerical Error’ are from North Wales! Border Morris dancers with attitude!

We first danced in 1991, wearing distinctive black kit, our top hats decorated with daffodils and ribbons of green, red and& gold.

Side hashtag: #ClericalErrorMorris

#BorderMorrisDance
#MorrisFed50

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Clerical Error short 20250224
YouTube video by The Morris Federation
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February 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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We thought we'd share examples of unusual figures from four traditions: northwest, border and Cotswold morris and rapper sword.

Thanks to #BeverleyGarlandDancers #BowBrookBorder #SallyportSword #FoolsGambitMorris

Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #MorrisFed50
April 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Liberty Hill (Berties) are an energetic, experienced North West womens' Morris side.
We're an invitation-only womens' team with experienced dancers. Mostly practicing in the wider Midland
#libertyhillnorthwestmorris

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June 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Chelmsford Morris is a joint team. The men perform Cotswold morris, and the women dance the tradition of north-west England.

#chelmsfordmorris
#CotswoldMorrisDance #MorrisFed50
Chelmsford Morris short video for 2025 [landscape mode] 20240829
Chelmsford Morris is a joint team. The men perform Cotswold morris, and the women dance the tradition of north-west England.Dance tradition: #CotswoldMorrisD...
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February 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Hicca Hoodlums are a new border morris side, Hicca being the ancient name for "Hitchin" where the team is based

Our dances are largely self written. We practice twice a month on Tuesday

Side hashtag: #HiccaHoodlums
Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #morrisfed50
May 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Black Swan Rapper were winners of DERT 2024, the annual rapper sword dance competition. But how will they do at this year's DERT to be held in Peterborough on 4-6 April?

Here's a brief reminder of what to expect

#BlackSwanRapper #RapperSwordDance
#MorrisFed50

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Black Swan Rapper short video for 2025 [H] 20240822
YouTube video by The Morris Federation
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February 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Leek Morris are Leek’s only mixed Cotswold Morris side. Sometimes we dance while bashing sticks (and occasionally fingers!) and other times hankies are waved about. Fun and friendship are very high on our priority list, in fact the more laughter, the better we dance!

#LeekMorris

#MorrisFed50
April 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Beetlecrushers Clog are a clog and step dance group performing traditional clog and hard shoe steps from around the British Isles, as well as some French Canadian stepping. We love what we do and are always keen to welcome new members, either as dancers or musicians

#BeetlecrushersClog
#MorrisFed50
January 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Hammersmith Morris: Formed in 1959, The World Famous Hammersmith Morris Men have brought delight to our adoring audiences at home and abroad for over 60 years.

We're are always looking to welcome new dancers

Hashtag: #HammersmithMorris #CotswoldMorrisDance
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May 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Otter Morris are an energetic and friendly mixed border morris side based in East Devon.

Side hashtag: #OtterMorris
Dance tradition: #BorderMorrisDance

We are proud members of the Morris Federation #MorrisFed
Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #MorrisFed50
August 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Holly Copse Molly began in 2008. We practice during the winter and dance out on Plough Monday and during the summer

We welcome new members both male and female

#HollyCopseMolly #MollyMorrisDance #MollyDancing

Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #morrisfed50
June 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM