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SUMMARY:Talk - "Coconut Dancing – more than just a Lancashire tradition” - Peter Bearon (LIVE on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Talk – “Coconut Dancing – more than just a Lancashire tradition” – Peter Bearon\nPeter Bearon’s talk will compare the coconut dance tradition in the Rossendale Valley\, Lancashire with that of Els Moretons in Manacor\, Mallorca. Both traditions are likely to have originated during the 1850s. \nThe coconut dance tradition from Provence known as ‘Lei Cocot’ or ‘Les Coco’ will then be considered. ‘Lei Cocot’ appears to date from the first half of the 19th century.  We will then look at the development of coconut dancing on the 19th century stage and the possible transmission of the dance from stage to street. \nFinally\, we will look at the tune generally known as the Rochdale Coconut Dance and the tune used by Els Moretons and compare them both with a tune simply called Cocoa Nut Dance published in tune collections in the 1830s/1840s. \nThis talk on Coconut Dancing will be based on the one he gave at “The Histories of the Morris in Britain” conference in 2017 on “Coconut Dances in Lancashire\, Mallorca\, Provence and on the Nineteenth Century Stage”. \nPresentation for approx 1 hour 10 mins\, then 20 mins for Q&A. \nPlease Note: This talk will include images of performers wearing full face black makeup\, and are not intended to cause offence\, but are there for historical context.  This talk will not cover arguments for/against the wearing of full face black makeup\, and we kindly ask that this question is not raised/discussed in the Q&A. \nYour host\nPeter Bearon has been a morris dancer since 1972.  He was a founder member of The Rumworth Morris in 1976.  He currently plays melodeon for The Rumworth Morris\, Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers and The Lymm Morris.  Once a year he is to be found in normal times either playing or dancing for The Abram Morris Dancers. \nPeter has a paper published in the 2020 issue of the EFDSS Folk Music Journal on “The Abram Morris Dance and the Abram Morris Dancers’ Ground”. \n  \nTo register\nPlease complete this online form: Register for the Talk – Coconut Dancing – more than just a Lancashire tradition; you will receive a confirmation email immediately (check your spam/junk/promotions folder!).  We will send you a Zoom link a couple of days before the event.  Open to all – you don’t have to be a member of a team in The Morris Federation. \nOptional Donations\nIf you enjoy this event\, then it would be wonderful if you could send a donation\, small or large\, to either or both of these charities helping the homeless in Chorley: https://www.chorleyhelpthehomeless.org and in Manchester: https://www.coffee4craig.com
URL:https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/event/coconut-dancing-peter-bearon/
LOCATION:Online over Zoom
CATEGORIES:Morris Federation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Talk - "Morris Dolls in the Museum of British Folklore" - Simon Costin (LIVE on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Talk – “Morris Dolls in the Museum of British Folklore” – Simon Costin\nSimon Costin will be speaking about his project to establish the UK’s first ever museum dedicated to our seasonal customs and events. An overview of the project from his early influences and how he took to the road in 2009 in a painted caravan\, travelling across the UK to gauge interest in the project\, and then highlighting some of the many exhibitions that the museum has set up over the past few years including how the Morris Doll collection came to be. \nYour host\nSimon Costin is the founder of the Museum of British Folklore and also the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Cornwall. \nTo register\nPlease complete this online form: Register for the Talk – Morris Dolls in the Museum of British Folklore – you will receive a confirmation email immediately (check your spam/junk/promotions folder!).  We will send you a Zoom link a couple of days before the event.  Open to all – you don’t have to be a member of a team in The Morris Federation. \nOptional Donations\nIf you enjoy this event\, then it would be wonderful if you could send a donation\, small or large\, to the Museum of British Folklore\, see: http://www.museumofbritishfolklore.com/become_a_friend/ \n 
URL:https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/event/talk-morris-dolls-2021/
LOCATION:Online over Zoom
CATEGORIES:Morris Federation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Talk - "Straw Bear - 40 Years of Straw & String" - Brian Kell (LIVE on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Talk – “Straw Bear – 40 Years of Straw & String” – Brian Kell\nThe talk is called “40 Years of Straw & String” – Brian Kell will talk about the history of the Whittlesea Straw Bear from the past to the present\, along with the changes which have occurred throughout the years of the revival.  This is one of the big morris events of the year\, held in January in Whittlesey\, near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire.  There will be time for Q&A. \nYour host\nBrian Kell was the founder and is honorary president of the revived Whittlesea Straw Bear festival\, with a background in various folk traditions. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2013 for services to music and the community in Whittlesey. \nTo register\nPlease complete this online form: Register for the Talk – Straw Bear; you will receive a confirmation email immediately (check your spam/junk/promotions folder!).  We will send you a Zoom link a couple of days before the event.  Open to all – you don’t have to be a member of a team in The Morris Federation. \nOptional Donations\nIf you enjoy this event\, then it would be wonderful if you could send a donation\, small or large\, to the Whittlesey Mayor’s Charities: https://strawbear.org.uk/support
URL:https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/event/talk-straw-bear-2021/
LOCATION:Online over Zoom
CATEGORIES:Morris Federation,Workshop
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