Greg Stephens, The Morris ring does not cause me a problem.[Iam not a female morris dancer]
In every other form of traditional music,judgements are made on merit,people are employed regardless of sex,they are employed because of their abilities,.
A very good argument, could be made that male morris sides,are not getting the best dancers,because they are using gender as a way of choosing their members.,
At the moment that is their prerogative,but it doesnt mean That the public are necessarily enjoying Morris dancing of the highest standard as a result.
THE Morris Federation has among its aims the maintaining and improvement of standards.
The Morris Ring,states that it wants to encourage Morris dancing, preserve and maintain the history and traditions of Morris Dancing.
Open Morris, believe in morris dancing for all,and that Morris should be fun.