I know next to nothing about Morris dancers. Instead of focusing on the rap sound that was added to the video, I was interested in those dancers use of canes. Its interesting to me to see how similar movement/dance traditions are throughout the world.

For instance, Kappa Kanes is a website about the African American Greek letter [university based] fraternal organization, Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. and their signature use of canes in their step shows. This website has some photos.

Here's an excerpt from that website:

"Cane stepping became an official part of [Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at the 66th Grand Chapter meeting in 1986] and a dazzling competition was held in front of hundreds of onlookers during a picnic in Washington's Rock Creek Park to illustrate the skills of the trade. Several groups participated, performing frenzied and entertaining steps."

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This is not to say that this or other fraternity's use of the cane is the same as the Morris Dancers. I don't think it is, thought there are some similar movements. I just wanted to point out that there is some shared traditions-perhaps when you least expect there to be.

Btw, I've not yet found any online video clips of [Black or Latino] Greek letter fraternities & sororities, or other Black or Latino community based step shows.