Beltane Border Morris dance White Ladies Aston at Upton upon Severn Folk Festival 2023

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Think Morris dancing is all bells and hankies and tea with the vicar? Think again.
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From Upton Folk Festival 2023 Facebook page
Upton Folk Festival takes place in the town of Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, annually, the first May Bank Holiday Weekend. The festival features a full programme of concerts, song and music sessions, ceilidhs and workshops as well as a procession through the town at midday on Sunday, and Morris and other dance displays throughout the weekend. More information is available from the website, www.uptonfolk.org

[@annemeikle7401]

I've watched this so many times the dancing and music amazing, So I'm off to watch it again 😁

[@MorrisDancersUK]

Have you seen them live?

[@markbrailsford2849]

Proper morris dancing.

[@mikeembe1261]

Lively, good corography, a very good watch, nice one ...

[@MorrisDancersUK]

Hi Mike, that was the first time seeing them. They have lots of dancers and musicians and they are very good.

[@diannemorgan-smith2245]

Brilliant. Wish I had been there xxx

[@MorrisDancersUK]

It was a brilliant day Dianne, I have never seen so many Morris sides.

[@abigailgerlach5443]

What fun!

[@MorrisDancersUK]

A brilliant side.

[@user-nx8ii4ef7f]

Beltane bring a new life to the tradition, superb!

[@MorrisDancersUK]

It is fantastic to see so many dancers out with one side.

[@user-nx8ii4ef7f]

Makes me feel like moving home just to join them!!@@MorrisDancersUK

[@jenniferrussell9118]

Excellent❤

[@bgw33]

Thanks❤

[@randolphtrenchtrousers4345]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@gsbealer]

Hey Ya!!!

[@petuniawigglebottom3392]

Love it!

[@sunjamrblues]

I'm a Kiwi who has never heard of Morris dancing until recently. I still don't know what Beltane Border means. Not only does the dancing look really cool, but it looks like a really good form of cardio exercise. I'm guessing it takes countless hours of practice to learn a routine like that. Well done guys!

[@MorrisDancersUK]

Hi, you can find out more about that "Side" or group here. www.beltaneborder.co.uk/

[@JaymeMarieFilms]

What is this song called?

[@MorrisDancersUK]

Hi, I have been informed that it is a traditional tune called King of the Fairies.

[@billymarlene380]

I think it is called “EEEEEYAAAAHHH”

[@gurungur2969]

@@MorrisDancersUK Right

It's probably a misnomer to call this 'Morris Dancing'. Whilst entertaining, it bears little resemblance to traditional Morris Dancing.

[@scrimshank1]

Does it have to? A hundred years ago did Riverdance exist? Were cowboys Line dancing or "boot scooting " 100 years ago?

[@R3dp055um]

It's Border Morris, a different tradition. Do a little reading, perhaps. You have no right to play the gatekeeper.