The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) section has been set up to support Morris Federation sides.
Specific questions asked by our members is in our ‘For-Teams … EDI‘ section.
Morris For All badges & logo
Badge
In August 2025 the JMO launched a ‘Morris For All’ badge, from an idea by Rob Tidy (Roots Morris and Adlington Morris Men).
It’s clear Morris dancers make the best ambassadors. Most new dancers come via friends or from talking to dancers during a show. Among the many positive aspects of taking up Morris dance, perhaps the most important are enjoyment and a feeling of belonging.
The ‘Morris for All’ badge is designed to be worn when dancing out, to give that message of welcome, and to encourage people to talk to dancers. ‘It’s great fun, you could do it, and you would be made welcome’. And this is a message we can promote most strongly across the diversity that exists within the Morris world. Individual teams may have their specialisms and restrictions, but working together we can help people find their ideal team in the area.
Wear the badge to get the conversation going and to celebrate our world! A 30mm soft enamel badge with butterfly clasp pin fastening. The badge’s colours and the slogan promote the idea that Morris welcomes and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.
Available to purchase for just £1 plus postage at costs from the Morris Federation, Morris Ring and Open Morris. https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/merchandise/badges/
Logo – NEW!
Spread the word further, by adding the Morris For All logo on your website, social media and other communications. Right click on the logo and choose ‘Save image as…’. Here it is in 2 formats:
Surveys
Songs Survey by the JMO EDI Panel with presentation of the results at the EFDSS VWML Conference, 12th Nov 2023 – see summary: Songs in Morris Dance Performance
Case Studies
We would love to hear about your experiences – send us your case studies!
Teaching Resources
There is a wide range of Learning Resources by EFDSS, including these:
- Dancing Days: using folk arts in inclusive settings and A Song and a Dance: using folk arts in inclusive settings – developed for working with young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by EFDSS’ Inclusive Folk tutors Emmie Ward and Roary Neat.
We welcome feedback on the EDI resources. We also welcome suggestions for other EDI-related topics which could be included. Please send a message using the Contact Us form (select ‘EDI’ in the Enquiry Type drop-down).
The resources are freely available for use by all; access is not restricted to members of the Morris Federation or, indeed, just to the morris community.
Last updated: January 2024
