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Winster Morris Dancers
Contact
Winster Morris Dancers, The Old Forge, Main Street, Winster, DE4 2DJ
tel: (01629) 650220
email: djmwinster@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.winster.org/Morris/WinsterMorris.htm
Information
No one can be sure of the origins of morris dancing. The earliest references, from around 1500, are to entertainments at the Royal Court, at church festivals and at borough and guild functions. By 1700 it had become firmly established as part of the English tradition, usually associated with Whitsun and summer festivities. Derbyshire has its own distinct versions of morris. Despite the short breaks in the tradition during the last hundred years during the two world wars, Winster's morris dancing continues as strongly as ever. Winster Morris Dancers have travelled far and wide over the last twenty five years. Winster Morris Dancers are pleased to be able to offer a range of support for primary schools in Derbyshire.
Artforms
Crafts: Dance & entertainment
Dance: Folk and traditional
Participatory arts: All participatory arts
Visual art: Live art
Work in education
7-11 years old
Work in community settings
Young people
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