No Kitty I have seen them at Sidmouth as well. They looked as if they were enjoying themselves but surely "looking as if they are enjoying themselves" is hardly the most important criteria in dancing in front of the public even if it is one of them.

Secondly I am not sure why it being Border they do makes a difference, are you suggesting border doesn't need much practice or as much skill?

And I am sorry that you think well-practised morris is something that looks like something weirdos could enjoy (or enjoy doing). My experience of taking well-practised morris all over Europe is just the opposite.

I am suggesting that unrehearsed dancing that anyone can join in with be they musician or be they dancer - and (important) which is done in front of the public - does not do morris dancing in general any favours. And if that is all they see they end up with opinions like Fi Glover's.