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05/06/08

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Categories: Arts And Culture, Wordless Wednesday, British History

Wordless Wednesday - "Tuesday Edition"

A morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music.

Morris Men saw in the dawn on One Tree Hill, Somerset, England.

It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers. In a small number of dances for one or two men, steps are performed near and across a pair of clay tobacco pipes laid across each other on the floor.

There are claims that English records of the morris dance dating back to 1448 exist, but these are open to dispute. There is no mention of "morris" dancing earlier than the late 15th century, although early records such as Bishops' "Visitation Articles" mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities as well as mumming plays. For further info please see Morris Dance wiki entry.

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Comment from: Zoey [Visitor]

· http://fotogalleriet.blogspot.com

Nice picture - it looks a bit mystical.

Permalink 05/06/08 @ 07:42

Comment from: ellen b [Visitor]

· http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2008/05/05/ww-ivy-lawn-cemetary-ventura-california/

Very interesting. The image you shared is like something out of a fantasy..

Permalink 05/06/08 @ 11:27

Comment from: Tink *~*~* [Visitor]

· http://MyMobileAdventures.blogspot.com

Thanks for putting new knowledge into my head. I went straight to YouTube.com and was able to see a number of videos of morris dancing.

Tink *~*~*
http://MyMobileAdventures.blogspot.com

Permalink 05/06/08 @ 12:51

Comment from: jams o donnell [Visitor]

· http://thepoormouth.blogspot.com/

It's a long time since I saw Morris men. Happy WW

Permalink 05/06/08 @ 15:24

Comment from: ettey [Visitor]

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interesting photo :)

Permalink 05/06/08 @ 21:44

Comment from: Lori [Visitor]

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How totally cool:) I love this stuff. Happy WW and thanks for stopping by.

Permalink 05/06/08 @ 22:19

Comment from: Gabriel - Live from Waterloo [Visitor]

· http://lfwaterloo.blogspot.com/2008/05/ww22-my-brothers.html

Fantastic. As I usually say, you never stop learning.

Have a great WW!

Permalink 05/07/08 @ 01:35

Comment from: joy [Visitor]

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awesome shot! i'll definitely have to search this in youtube

Permalink 05/07/08 @ 06:56

Comment from: cloth diaper maMA [Visitor]

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I like this shot. Spiritual.

Permalink 05/07/08 @ 07:27

Comment from: maya [Visitor]

· http://mayaswindow.blogspot.com

that's something to see. that's for the info. it looks so mystical. Happy WW.

Permalink 05/07/08 @ 15:10

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