The Morris Federation

The UK's largest association of morris and traditional dance teams

We are the
Morris Federation

The UK's largest association of
morris and traditional dance teams

The Morris Federation is an association of self-governing morris teams, which aims to: encourage and maintain interest in the practice of morris dancing by people of all ages; provide a channel of communication between member sides; and encourage the improvement of standards of dancing among its members.

The Morris Federation has always taken the view that the dances themselves are more important than the gender of the dancers who perform them. It seeks to encourage all who are interested to experience the pleasure of morris dancing and to strive for the highest standard of which they are capable.

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The Belles of London City
Maids of Barum, 1976
New Esperance Morris
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The latest news from the Morris Federation:

Cecil Sharp’s People – web site launched

The Cecil Sharp’s People web site has been launched by David Sutcliffe, freelance researcher, Taunton. See the Cecil Sharp’s People web site at: cecilsharpspeople.org.uk

Find out more about The Morris Federation

FedExtra Autumn 2019

Melanie Barber reflects on her six years as president, Goathland Stots take on a Three Peaks challenge, Montenegro morris with Dr Turberville’s, our AGM day of dance in photos, Boss Morris go to Glastonbury, while Rivington Morris return to Sidmouth for the third time, a new booklet on warming up and down from Andrew Knight, Kettle Bridge Clogs call time after 35 years, plus a roundup of birthdays, festivals, and other celebrations.

Our history

Maids of Barum, 1976

While morris dancing would appear always to have been a predominantly male pursuit, it was never exclusively so. The idea of an organisation to provide information and moral support for these newly formed women’s sides was first mooted in 1973 and, following a period of informal contact, the Women’s Morris Federation was officially inaugurated in October 1975.

Morris Federation day of dance and AGM 2020

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The Morris Federation and Customs & Exiles North West Morris extend a warm welcome to all members of the Federation to join us in a day of dance in Reading on Saturday 26th September 2020, followed by The Morris Federation’s AGM and a ceilidh. For more info click on the link below.

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