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Alive & Kicking are based in Exeter, Devon. The group was formed in 1989 and perform music and dance from the Appalachian Mountain region of the United States.
Based on the traditional steps of Appalachian clogging, Alive & Kicking have developed their own distinctive and exciting style of Appalachian clog dance, using dances choreographed by members of the team. |
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Beltane Border were formed 7 years ago in Stokeinteignhead, Devon and are a mixed Morris team dancing their interpretation of Border Morris. Beltane is the Celtic name for May Day. Although performing a couple of traditional dances most of their repertoire has been created especially for them with strong influences from the ancient standing stones and stone circles of Dartmoor.
Beltane can be recognised by their dominantly black tatter coats, blackened faces (for disguise) and top hats. The women also wear short black skirts and fishnet tights, while the men wear black jeans." They always welcome new members especially men. Anyone interested are welcome to contact Maddy - telephone. 01626 208116. They practice at the St John's Ambulance Hall, East Street, Newton Abbot early October to Easter, and dance out at pubs across South Devon and festivals further afield during the summer. |
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| Bideford Phoenix Morris> | Bideford Phoenix was formed in 1989 by a group of people who enjoy dancing, playing music, singing and generally having a good time. We are based in the town of Bideford in North Devon, England.
The dances we perform mostly come from the villages of the Cotswolds. Considered to be the oldest tradition, "Cotswold" involves leaps and intricate steps as compared to other traditions. During the winter months, however, you will see us disguised with black faces, raggy jackets, and brandishing sticks to perform dances that come from the wild Border regions between England and Wales. We're always keen to welcome new members to our side (regardless of experience). We teach newcomers and practice our dances at the Baptist Church Hall, Bideford during the winter months (October to April) |
| Blackawton Morris | North-West (mostly) mixed Morris dance team. Practice from September to April and dance out May - August. Meet Monday 8pm at Blackawton School. Telephone: Chris Janman 01803 712362 |
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Black Bess Border is a womens border side based in Kingskerswell, S. Devon, & was was formed in 1997. The kit is based on the Highway man look consisting of black tricorn hat, mask, white blouse, white cravat, red tatter jacket, black breeches, white socks & black boots. The style of dance is Border which originated in the borders of Shropshire & Wales.
Telephone: Suzanne Lovell 01803 873908 or  email |
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| Bladder Stick Morris > | Bladder Stick Morris is a team based in Plymouth. Since forming, our team has become a well rehearsed unit, using contemporary elements in order to make the more traditional aspects of morris dancing entertaining and (dare we say it?) glamorous to the audience, without undermining these customs.
This year we have made some real progress in choreographing new dances that are in keeping with British folk traditions. We are proud to have struck a good balance between traditional and contemporary folk dancing, which aims to be as focused and professional as possible. We have a striking green and black costume and perform a number of "Hanky" and "Stick" dances, as well as some entertaining chants and songs. We are a serious 'folk' team, meaning that we are a congregation of folk who gather together to ritualistically declare our allegiance to carefully contrived 'traditions'. We practice every Sunday from 3pm at the Chestnut Tree Cafe at Plymouth Barbican. We are a mixed team and have a very talented mix of both dancers and musicians from very diverse backgrounds, and are always on the look out to keep evolving, so if you would like to join our team please turn up to a practice or event and introduce yourself. t |
| Borderline> | Mixed border side based in Barnstaple. Telephone: Tony Whitson 01271 321431 email |
| Bradninch Millers> | Bradninch Miller's dance practice every Friday 8 till 10 - The White Lion. Bradninch Mixed side dancing a range of dances including; Cotswold, Border,Molly and Bradninch's own Miller's Broom Dance Ian Bloom eld, 6, West End Road, Bradninch, EX5 4QW or email |
| Cat's Eye Morris > | Cat's Eye Morris were formed in 2005 to dance border Morris in their own style. They are an adult mixed side, and practice in Tideford (between Plymouth and Liskeard) on a Tuesday night. The kit is a bit unusual, including differently coloured shirts and long black split waistcoats. Cat's Eye welcome new members to dance with them. If you are interested in joining, or to enquire about booking the side for your event - email |
| Cogs and Wheels> | Cogs & Wheels Ladies Morris were formed in 1995. We take our inspiration from Finch Foundry in Sticklepath and the surrounding Dartmoor landscape. Our costumes reflect the hues of the moor and our Beldames style of dancing is quite distinctive. We perform a wide variety of dances from several traditions— mostly Cotswold, with some Border and some our own. The origins of Morris dancing are often disputed but even Henry VIII married six times to get a Morris side together! The traditions have survived many centuries having been rediscovered by Cecil Sharp at the turn of the last Century. Telephone: Alison Cruse 01837 840070 |
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From Adderbury to Winster (not quite A to Z) but close enough! Since the early days of Dartington Hall (1968), the side has taken an interest in a very wide variety of the Cotswold traditions, occasionally straying to Upton upon Severn in the Border region, to Lichfield (Staffs) in the Midlands and to Badby, Brackley and Hinton in the East.
Contact: Iain Davison email |
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Perform traditional Border dances from the counties along the English-Welsh border. The side members include many talented musicians and performers.
A seasonal Mummers Play has also become a firm favourite. The side practice regularly in the winter months at Meavy, near Yelverton and thereafter can be found throughout the summer dancing at numerous West Devon pubs and attending local fetes and festivals. Telephone: Constance Ashby |
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| The oldest established side in Devon, formed in 1951. In our black top hats and distinctive green waistcoats we are a familiar sight in villages and seaside resorts of South & East Devon during the summer months. We are proud of our reputation for our high standard of dancing Cotswold Morris, and we have represented the UK at festivals in France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Holland, Germany and the USA, as well as appearing at major folk festivals in Britain. Telephone: Mike Painter 01392 426743 email |
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| Exmoor Border Morris> | Mixed Border side based at West Down, nr Ilfracombe, North Devon. Wednesday nights practice nights 7.30 - 9.30 Telephone - Liz Crone 01271 882913 |
| Flaming Morris> | We are a mixed side based in East Devon, performing Cotswold, Border and Stave Dances. On Wednesday evenings in the summer we dance at local pubs; in the winter we practise at Feniton Village hall. We also dance at fetes and other events in the area. We are a small, friendly side and welcome new members, whether new or experienced, dancers or musicians. Telephone: Graham Bungay 01395 578484 |
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Formed in 1996 FireStone is now one of the premier teams in Britain. Performing a mixture of percussive dance styles centred around the Appalachian and Irish dance traditions, FireStone are lively, colourful and loud. FireStone love to perform, and have done so at many folk festivals across the country - including Sidmouth festival. They come with their own stage, p.a. and band - just needing flat ground and a power socket to perform!
FireStone is without doubt the largest group of its kind in the UK. There are 6 distinct groupings within the FireStone banner - adult beginners, adult intermediate, adult team, youth beginners, youth intermediate, youth team, - all adding up to over 50 dancers. We teach the varying different styles from the very beginning at our classes in Exeter on a Wednesday evening, and take people from 6 to 70. All you need is a willingness to learn. |
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| Glory of the West> | Glory of the West is a women's Cotswold Morris side based in the City of Exeter. We are a group of women from various walks of life drawn together by a love of dance, traditional music, and chocolate. We meet once a week, along with our talented musicians (who are not necessarily women), to chat, dance, gossip, dance, drink, dance, eat chocolate, dance, have fun and dance. Glory of the West was founded in 1976 at Exeter University. Telephone: Carol Mantell 7QR 01647 252740 |
| Great Western Morris > | "Great Western are a nationally-renowned Cotswold Morris team, based in Exeter, Devon. Great Western likes to put on a good show of 'Performance Morris'; dancing with character, audience contact, and a high entertainment value. They don't take it too seriously!" Telephone: Trevor Cook 01647 24307. |
| Green Willow Clog | Ladies Garland/North West Side. Telephone: Sue Fildes 07768625333 |
| Grimspound Border Morris | Grimspound dances the Welsh Border style of Morris dancing. It is a vigorous style danced with sticks (no hankies!) Grimspound is a male only team although broadminded female musicians are welcome. We practice in the winter and dance out in the summer both locally and travelling to Folk and Morris festivals around the country. We meet on Mondays at 8pm Sept to April, and at various venues during the summer. The membership fee is £10 p.a. Male dancers over 10 years old are welcome plus musicians of either sex. Telephone: Martin Gosling 01626 214733 or email |
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Harberton Navy was formed in 1995, and is a mixed side dancing Cotswold.
Telephone: Nonnie Duncan 01803 867650 |
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| Heather and Gorse> | Founded in 1984, Heather and Gorse Clog Dancers are a ladies only dancing side (but we do have male musicians!) based near Newton Abbot, Devon. We dance mainly North West Morris dances with the occasional Cotswold dance thrown in. Our main aim is to enjoy ourselves, but we also hope that we provide entertainment for others. Telephone: Jenny Gill, 01626 779795 |
| Illfracombe Red Petticoats> | Ladies North West Clog Morris, Formed approx 1980 - Women clog-dancers who - supported by our musical backers - perform a variety of traditional Morris dances from the North West of England (although we do dance some from other parts of the Country). Telephone: Janet Ellis 01271 342351 |
| Lodestone Border Morris > | Lodestone is a Border Morris Side that formed in September 2004. We are an adult mixed side who dance in tatter coats and dance with energy and attitude.
The side practises in Horrabridge Village Hall from September to April on Thursday nights between 8 and 10 pm retiring afterwards to the Leaping Salmon to replace fluids. During the summer the side is busy dancing at local pubs and weekend festivals. If you are interested or want further details please contact: Squire: Brian Cunningham 01822 853856 |
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Irish Set Dancing is the traditional form of social dancing in Ireland which is much loved by today's dancers. Here in Exeter (Devon), it is as popular as ever.
We would be delighted to see you if you would like to join us at any time. Just drop in whenever you feel like it or call in if you are in the area. |
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The much acclaimed Newton Bushel Morris Men are a Cotswold side and we meet every Thursday at 8pm. During the season, we dance out at fine ale houses around Torquay, Newton Abbot and the local environs; winter practice is held in Torquay.
If you are a fit and able bodied young man of good character and spirit, who would be proud to maintain English cultural traditions, who might also relish ready wit and repartee, a tankard of ale and a song or two then join us! No prior experience needed, we will teach you all you need to know! Telephone: Nigel Parwons 01626 853545 |
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The Plymouth Maids were formed in 1980 and are still going strong. Dancing in the North-West clog Morris tradition, they perform dances from that tradition and dances composed by team members past and present. The Maids are always happy to welcome new members; we practice from late September to May at the City Bus Social Club, Alma Road, Plymouth.
An open evening for anyone interested in joining us is held towards the end of September." |
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Plymouth Morris men are members of the Morris Ring and perform mostly Cotswold traditions but also dances from Plymouth, including the use of cutlasses. We welcome any new dancers or musicians.
We practice on Wednesday nights at City Bus Social Club, Milehouse, from 8pm until 10pm from October to the end of April. Bagman for Plymouth Morris men - Peter Watson, 01752 330249 |
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| Porthleven Morris Men> | Based in Porthleven, Cornwall and formed in Autumn 2006. We practice every Monday in the winter at 7:30pm in Porthleven Football Club or every other week in the summer. Telephone: Max Williams 01326 572101 |
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We are arguably Exeter's jolliest Clog Morris side, just bring your sense of humour along and listen! Our members are drawn from across Devon, keen to enjoy the fun and frolics of our mixed side. There is a serious side though, when we practice at Ide Village hall under the careful guidance of Annie on Tuesday evenings between September and May.
Our music is provided by an ever growing band led by Robin (Accordion and band leader), Barry (Bass Drum and anchor man), Dave (Snare drum and heavy anchor man - when you see him you'll know!), Brian, Warwick, John, Jamie, David, Tony and Don. |
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| Saffron Maids> | Saffron Maids are a North West Morris Clog and Garland Dance team of 15 years standing who practice throughout the year on Wednesdays in the upstairs of “Coffee Corner”, Wadebridge Cornwall located just past the cinema. We practice from 7.30 p.m. on Wednesdays - you will find us welcoming anyone 16 years and over who would like to ‘give it a go’ or to just watch and see if it appeals. Yvonne 01208 850776 or Janet 01637 880394 |
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Shuffle the Deck were formed in 1995 & are based at Harbertonford near Totnes, where they practice on Wednesdays in the village hall. Using traditional steps brought over by American groups, the dancers provide a vibrant percussive accompaniment to authentic Old Time music played by their band, the Coffin Dodgers, on banjo, fiddle & guitar. They have performed at festivals, local fetes & in the coastal towns of Brixham, Dartmouth & Plymouth.
Telephone: Jenny Draper 01364 643320 |
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| Sidmouth Steppers> | Sidmouth Steppers ladies North West Morris was formed in 1998 following the 45th Sidmouth International Folk Festival. Most of the dances that the Sidmouth Steppers perform originated in the North of England and were performed by mill workers at holiday festivals and in processions. We practice each Tuesday evening at the Guide Hut in Sidmouth. Telephone: Liz Clode 01395 513389 or email |
| Sunrise Border> | Sunrise is a newly formed mixed border morris side. As experienced dancers we feel that audiences benefit from high energy dances with un-usual or surprising twists and that the music plays an integral role during the performance. Sunrise border morris meet in Liskeard (Cornwall), from October to May, on a Thursday night, and practice from 20:00 to 22:00 hours. Telephone: Martyn 07768 613894 |
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We meet every Monday night throughout the winter at Trinity Church Hall, Taunton at 8.00pm. and from Easter onwards we dance in local villages, at fetes and Folk Festivals. All are welcome to join as musicians although dancers are ladies only. Our repertoire includes North West Team dances, Clog stepping, and a collection of dances from around the British Isles which we call "soft shoe" dances
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| Tarka Morris Men> | Tarka Morris Men are based in Bideford, North Devon - they have their own dance style based on the Cotswold tradition. Practice night is Tuesdays through the winter months. Daemon Billing email |
| Tatters Border Morris> | Tatters Border Morris, based in Redruth, Cornwall. We dance Border and Rapper and meet in Christ Church, Lanner every Thursday evening at 7.30. New dancers, musicians welcome anytime! Telephone: Chris Bevington 01209 821188 |
| Tinners Morris Men> | Tinners Morris Men is based in South Zeal devon and is named after the Dartmoor tin industry. Telephone: Mike Palmer 01647 433464 |
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Trigg Morris men perform dances of the "Cotswold" style, and have concentrated on the Traditions, (or Collections), from the villages of Bucknell, Fieldtown, (now Leafield), and Stanton Harcourt, all in Oxfordshire.
Telephone: Roger Hancock, 01208 73907 |
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| Tudor Dance Group > | Originally started in 1985 and based in Exeter the aim of the Tudor Dance Group is to promote 16th century dance. Telephone: Elizabeth Thurgood 01404 831512 |
| Uplyme Morris Men> | Uplyme Morris Men based in Devon perform dances from the Cotswold tradition. Telephone: Timothy Fox 01297 443072 |
| Wheal Sophia North West Morris> | Wheal Sophia came into being with the clear ethos of performing North West Morris to a high standard. We perform these traditional dances in a vigorous style.
Our name refers to a less than successful copper mine dug into the southern slopes of Dartmoor in the mid 19th Century. |
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Lively mixed side, based just north of Dartmoor. Repertoire includes both Cotswold & border style, and several of our own dances.
They have performed at festivals in France Holland and Ireland as well as at festivals in the UK. |
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Wreckers are a mixed border Morris side. Based at St. Dominic on the Cornish side of the Tamar valley.
During the winter months we practice in the village hall. Then we adjourn to our "home" pub, the "Who'd have thought it", to annoy the locals with music and song. We are supported by Skinners brewing co. of Truro who supply us with lubricant/coolant from their excellent range. |
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| Bovey Tracey Mummers | Telephone - Rod Wilkins 01803 812581 |
| Kings Arms Pace Egg and Mummers | Dave Denford, The Cottage, Ramsley, South Zeal, EX10 2LD |
| North Devon Mummers | Telephone - Francis and Barbara Verdigi 01271 813843 |
| Sidmouth Traditional Mummers | email or Telephone: Henry Piper 01404 811491 |
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| Irish Set Dancing Classes every Wednesday evening 8.00 - 10.00pm at The Bradley Suite, Jolly Farmer Pub, Market Street, Newton Abbot. More information contact Maggie Daniel 01626 204350 - email |
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