England’s Morris dance: From pagan rituals to the celebration of the community

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Morris dance is one of the most prominent English folk dances. At first I was reluctant to film Morris dance; but my understanding about it has changed.
I went to Rochester Sweeps Festival in Kent to record and better understand Morris dance. It was an incredible experience for me. I invite you to join this journey with me to learn more about this traditional dance of England.
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@YorkyOne 28 дней назад

The earliest known reference to morris dancing is from the Burgundian court of 1427-28 for seven luxurious costumes 'propices à danser la morisque' ('suitable for dancing the morisque').

@melmell8109 4 месяца назад

Awesome video thanks ❤

@DanceJournals 4 месяца назад

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@criostoirbartlett1078 4 месяца назад

No links to paganism and Morris Dancing. Plenty to Christianity though, as stated above. Very old songs, tunes and dances which link to Christian festivals and Saints, bell ringing, work, soldiering and historical events, places they lived or the people from certain villages, but nothing about paganism, witches, odin, the lord and lady, freya, dancing windershins ect. Could you imagine openly dancing as a pagan act in the medieval times with all the hysteria of witchcraft ect? If anything it evolved into earning a bit of cash on the side. The reason why a hat gets passed around and why some sides blacked their faces, In case their employer was in the crowd or people they knew, so they wouldn't get recognised, as it would suggest that they don't get paid enough. Nothing wrong with all male sides as theres plenty of all female sides as well as mixed. Its all good. Nice video 👍🏻

@morrisminors9750 9 месяцев назад

Have to agree with Wotsitorlabart. No historical evidence, only wishful, fanciful speculation, linking Morris dancing to pagan rituals. Traditional - yes,. Spectacle - yes,, Great fun - yes, goes well with beer - yes. Boosts my fertility - doubtful! Again, its not just for May but associated with all sorts of dates, including St Stephen's Day and Plough Monday, you can find it at all times around the country. We have just been involved with two Christmas lights switch ons this very week.

@Wotsitorlabart Год назад

Morris dancing was originally a royal court dance and quite different from what we see today - the earliest reference dates from the late 1400's. So, nothing to do with pagans or fertility rites.