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| Sunday 23 March, 2008 |
The Morris FederationThe Federation, known until 1982 as the Women's Morris Federation, was formed in 1975 in order to support the growing number of women's sides that were being formed amid the 1970s revival. The atmosphere under which the Federation came to being was quite unpleasant, with a number of the more traditional male side's resenting women's involvement in Morris, and many of the new women's sides resenting what had been, up to then, the near male exclusivity of the dance. However, by 1980, the Federation had opened its doors to mixed sides, and within the year had opened up membership to all comers. Open MorrisAs a result of the rivalry, and single sex status of the two older Morris associations, a group of East Anglian dancers decided to form their own association to support all teams, regardless of gender, who wished to join. Ironically, within a few years of Open Morris forming, the Federation also opened its doors to mixed and men's sides. From its East Anglia roots, Open Morris has grown and grown, and now has a membership of around a hundred sides. Combined effortsThere is now a real will to act together to ensure the future of Morris Dancing, both in its 'ancient' form and in its growing, living traditions. The three associations now meet regularly to co-ordinate efforts to raise the profile of Morris Dancing across the country and keep the dance alive and vital. |
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Morris Dancing is an aerobic form of dance which provides healthy exercise and social activity. Woodside's Foreman, Dave Pearse, is an expert instructor, having trained Morris Dancers, both new and experienced, for over twenty years, as well as being a folk dancer of nearly four decades' experience. During the Winter, Woodside Morris Men meet at 8.00pm on Wednesday nights in the Colne River Rooms at the Pump House Arts Centre Watford. You would be most welcome to come along. |
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