Morris Teams

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	FireStone - Appalachian, Irish, Canadian step dance	Formed in 1996 FireStone is now one of the premier teams in Britain. Performing a mixture of percussive dance styles centered 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 classesin Exeter on a wednesday evening, and take people from 6 to 70. All you need is a willingness to learn. For more details call Richard Mason on 01392 411434 or email on [email protected]
	Shuffle the Deck Appalachian Cloggers Click on image for larger picture	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.
	Plymouth Maids	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."
	Plymouth Morris Men	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.
	Black Bess Border	Black Bess Border is a womens border side based in Kingskerwell, 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 britches, white socks & black boots. The style of dance is Border which originated in the borders of Shropshire & Wales.
	Raddon Hill North West Clog Morris	We are arguably Exeter's largest Clog Morris side, just bring your tape measure and see! Our members are drawn from across Devon. We practice at Ide Village hall near Exeter, under the strict regime of Liz on Tuesday evenings between September and May. Our band of musicians include Melodeon, Violin, Bass drum and piano accordion; with a flautist on maternity leave! Find us on our web page
	Trigg Morris Men	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.
	Alive and Kicking Appalachian Clog Dancers and String Band	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.
	Dartington Morris Men	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.
	Beltane Border	Beltane Border was formed only a year ago, when a female only side (Iron Maidens) made the decision to accept male dancers to boost numbers. The name Beltane was chosen partly because of Beltane being May Eve, and therefore a traditional time for Morris Dancing. We dance a type of Morris called Border.
	Irish Set Dancing	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.
	Harberton Navy	Harberton Navy was formed in 1995, and is a mixed side dancing Cotswold.
	Winkleigh Morris	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 and Ireland as well as in the UK.
	Dartmoor Border Morris	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.
	Newton Bushel Morris Men	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! Call our Bagman, Tony Job, on 07919 940877
	Wreckers Morris	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.

IRISH SET DANCING CLASSES

Starting Wednesday 18th September 8.30 - 10.30 pm.

Rydon Community Hall, Rydon Road, Kingsteignton.

Teacher - Mary Bingham

For more information please phone Anne Gill 01803 290427
email [email protected]