The Horn Dance at Thaxted

Thaxted Morris Men's Centenary Weekend of Dance. On the Saturday evening Thaxted perform their version of The Abbots Bromley Horn Dance to the Wheelwright Robinson tune. This is an excerpt from that performance.

[@robertlytle4043]

Fascinating! Mesmerizing--the haunting tune, the simple dance step, the hobby horse, the umbrella, the triangle--I want to learn more.

[@sorchasswans]

I'm glad they used the Wheelwright Robinson tune. I grew up watching the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance to this tune at my yearly folk camp and it's so beautiful and haunting.

[@GraceCarey1]

Totally wonderful. Has just brought back great memories of the times I've seen this performed. Thanks for sharing.

[@bigannie321]

absolutely mesmerising

[@tamworthterry2011]

thats magic,I could watch it time and time again

[@k1ngarthur1]

saw this last night at Thaxted, very moving and atmospheric

[@te7ecaster]

Just seen this at 2011 Thaxted Patronal Procession under a midsummer night sky I n front of the church. Wonderful and haunting. We can't afford to lose what little we have left of rituals and traditions like this.

[@Wotsitorlabart]

It's not a ritual or a tradition- it's just m9dern concoction.

[@christopherhobson]

thank you for your comment

[@christopherhobson]

I agree.

[@rwexelblat]

This version captures a bit of the mystery....