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!
Formerly known as the west-midlands style of morris the 'Border' concept dates from the early 1960's. The use of sticks is a late 17th century development.
Lively, good corography, a very good watch, nice one ...
Hi Mike, that was the first time seeing them. They have lots of dancers and musicians and they are very good.
Beltane bring a new life to the tradition, superb!
It is fantastic to see so many dancers out with one side.
Makes me feel like moving home just to join them!!@@MorrisDancersUK
I've watched this so many times the dancing and music amazing, So I'm off to watch it again 😁
Have you seen them live?
Brilliant. Wish I had been there xxx
It was a brilliant day Dianne, I have never seen so many Morris sides.
What fun!
A brilliant side.
Excellent❤
Proper morris dancing.
It must feel just grand in a female's soul to do that! Huzzah, Sisters!
Thanks❤
Hey Ya!!!
Brilliant, thank you!
Love it!
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!
Hi, you can find out more about that "Side" or group here. www.beltaneborder.co.uk/
What is this song called?
Hi, I have been informed that it is a traditional tune called King of the Fairies.
I think it is called “EEEEEYAAAAHHH”
@@MorrisDancersUK Right
It's probably a misnomer to call this 'Morris Dancing'. Whilst entertaining, it bears little resemblance to traditional Morris Dancing.
Does it have to? A hundred years ago did Riverdance exist? Were cowboys Line dancing or "boot scooting " 100 years ago?
It's Border Morris, a different tradition. Do a little reading, perhaps. You have no right to play the gatekeeper.
Formerly known as the west-midlands style of morris the 'Border' concept dates from the early 1960's.
The use of sticks is a late 17th century development.