New Morris side Lincolnshire UK

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 12:50 PM

I dunno if they are Arthur I think they want music types.

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 11:39 AM

Could the blacking up be the reason why they are struggling for membership?

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 11:09 AM

That's interesting Mr Itus.
I did not know that.
I like seeing the various folk dancers but no idea re the history.

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 07:00 AM

Well Guest I hope that when you take it up with them you don't give a false name.

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 06:12 AM

Years ago I was watching the Silurian side who imo are 'real' border morris. They blacked up to performed and a coloured guy stood in the audience with a sign around his neck saying 'beware of cheap imitations' it was not a dig, it was his sense of humour and said nobody in their right mind should complain about this type of blacking up. Athough he did not have the same feelings about the Black and White minstrals

When I refer to 'real' border I don't mean this explosion of sides that are more costumed lead to cover up their lack of knowledge about the proper way to dance border.

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 24 Oct 10 - 05:37 AM

Tim
Border morris dancers black their faces because it originated from the days when people blacked their faces when begging to use as a disguise, as begging was illegal in those days, so they didn't want to be seen as they could face severe punishment if caught.

However, many people these days, think it's rascist.

So as such, many morris dancers, use two or more colours on their face to avoid the rascist connotation.

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 08:45 PM

So is there a problem with depicting coal miners in that way?

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 03:52 PM

Well the only problem as I see, is they are border and it would seem some of them are blacking up (Well I think so from the video). I do not have a problem with that, but there are plenty who do. Some of them have other colours besides black which is OK

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 03:47 PM

Well I know little of dancing of any kind but that looked ok to me.

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Gillie
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 11:23 AM

Here's a link to Black Bull dancing at Littleborough Rushbearing 2008

Black Bull Morris

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 11:00 AM

No?
There is a photo on the e mail but I didn't look...

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Sooz
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 09:42 AM

I don't think they are new, Tim.

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 09:30 AM

They do dancing and stuff...

Subject: RE: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 07:23 AM

Got an e mail re this .
Sounds good for those of a folky dancey bent in the area.

[e-mail]
Couldn't make a clicky so you will have to copy paste etc.

Subject: New Morris side Lincolnshire UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Oct 10 - 07:19 AM

Hello,


Please can you promote our request for musicians and dancers on your website and/or any other networks or contacts that you may have. We are a voluntary morris dancing side and we need musicians and dancers to join us. I attach a photo of us for your information.


Many thanks


Wendy Shepley

Black Bull Border Morris

01507 568438


Black Bull Border Morris need musicians and dancers to join the Horncastle based side. We practice on Wednesdays at Queen Street Methodist Church Hall in Horncastle between 8 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. We dress up and dance out at various local events, see attached photo. We particularly need melodeon or piano accordion players but fiddles, whistles, etc. are also welcome. Dancers need no previous experience and will be taught a variety of dances. For further information ring Wendy on 01507 568438.


Wendy Shepley
Black Bull Border Morris
01507 568438