Morris Dance query

Subject: Morris Dance query
From: BB
Date: 05 Feb 05 - 03:19 PM

I realise that this may not be the most appropriate place for this query, but I can't find a Morris newsgroup anywhere so thought that some of the amazingly knowledgeable people on Mudcat might be able to help.

I've had a query from an English friend working as an Arts consultant in South Africa, who is at present working with a traditional Xhose Dance Company, and wants to know if there is a good video treatment, website, book that offers a guide to history, etc. of Morris dancing. He also wants to know of any young and fit sides that might be around and are particularly good.

Any advice would be extremely welcome as I have little to do with any Morris these days.

TIA

Barbara

Subject: RE: Morris Dance query
From: Rasener
Date: 05 Feb 05 - 04:53 PM

See PM
Les

Subject: RE: Morris Dance query
From: treewind
Date: 05 Feb 05 - 07:15 PM

/www.morrisdancing.org/ exists for exacly this kind of purpose.

And from there you'll find a link to a very active (or it certainly used to be) mailing list.

Dog Rose are a fit and very young team. There are others, can't think of them ATM.

Anahata

Subject: RE: Morris Dance query
From: gnomad
Date: 06 Feb 05 - 06:14 AM

These guys know a bit

morris ring

Subject: RE: Morris Dance query
From: The Borchester Echo
Date: 06 Feb 05 - 06:33 AM

These guys know a bit

Yeah, but only a bit. They're just guys. Try here , and as well as Anahata's suggestion of Dog Rose, do have a look at Morris Offspring.

Subject: RE: Morris Dance query
From: BB
Date: 06 Feb 05 - 07:01 AM

Thanks all - all info. passed on to the person concerned. Up to him then to decide what he wants to follow up.

Barbara