hi
im 14 and a morris dancer, i just wanted to find out if you would ever morris dance... hehe
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2006-12-10 04:05:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
i'm 16, and yeah, i'm a complete folkie, crazy as they come! i've done morris at workshops at festivals before and always really enjoyed it, but not properly as a side - too scary - though i love watching and am always willing to cheer people on! i'm more into english dancing: playford, country, ceilidh... i'd like to learn the steps for scottish at some point (i think the figures themselves are fairly similar to english).
rachel
ps have you tried molly? i love all the bright colours...
2006-12-10 23:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brilliant thing to do! There are some excellent morris teams, and I'm really glad to hear a 14 year old is dancing the morris! I would do it myself, if I lived in the UK. It's a great thing to do, keeping our pagan traditions alive through the generations.
Keep it up!!!
2006-12-10 12:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Gardenclaire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have never done Morris Dancing but seen plenty of it. I have seen exactly the same dance performed in Iraq and this is probably where it originally came from - Moorish Dancing - and probably got introduced into England around the time of King Richard I (Crusades).
Keep on dancing - it will keep you fit and you'll get to meet lots of interesting people, especially if your team go on tour or compete with others in competitions.
2006-12-10 12:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would if I could fit it into my schedule. There is a 'local' side, but they're too far away for me to get involved at this time. I keep trying to have my local ballet company invite them to participate in our annual Festival of Dance. I've seen several sides here in the States, plus in the 'Doctor Who' episode 'The Daemons' (the Heddington Quarrymen).
BTW, Benny Hill referenced Morris dancing in one of his shows:
'Have you ever since Morris dancing? (points to sidekick) Well, he's better'n Morris!'
Have fun, and thanks for helping to keep the tradition going!
2006-12-10 22:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by JelliclePat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually an excuse for drinking a lot of beer (the real ale variety with sawdust in it). Not really a suitable occupation for a 14 year old, although you've got 4 years in which to build up a thirst.
2006-12-10 12:09:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'd do it for fun and to keep the tradition alive. Also its a great way to keep fit and meet interesting pleple.
I'm over 21 so I also do it for the beer!!
2006-12-10 15:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by WINGER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have when I was a kid. It is great fun, quiet interesting and just a little bit silly. But I encourage people to do things that are a little bit silly from time to time.
2006-12-10 12:08:37 · answer #7 · answered by rehobothbeachgui 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not my cup of tea, but they are good to watch if I happen to be walking past when I am out doing my shopping in the shopping mall and they are there performing.
2006-12-10 12:15:50 · answer #8 · answered by CT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is morris dancing?
2006-12-10 12:07:44 · answer #9 · answered by Akyaas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally I wouldn't as I have a phobia of bells and sticks...but if you enjoy it and are brave enough to admit it then good on ya!!!
2006-12-10 12:10:24 · answer #10 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋