Formed
in 1971, the Earlsdon Morris Men are based in the
village of Earlsdon, now part of the City of Coventry.
We perform traditional clog morris dances and promote
North West Morris styles originating during the
industrial revolution, particularly in the cotton
mill towns of Lancashire in the north west of England.
The ordinary working men of the time danced in their
everyday clothes - knee britches and heavy iron
shod clogs. To add colour to their drab costumes,
bright sashes were worn and flowers were woven into
garlands and placed around the traditional bowler
hat.
The dancing thrived with every town and village
sporting a side. The standards were extremely high
and the competition fierce.
The Earlsdon Men strive to maintain that tradition
and heritage by not only continuing to dance traditional
steps but also by rigorously practising to maintain
the quality of our performance. Equally important
is the standard of dress, music and general presentation,
which we believe are integral parts of the spectacle
of North West Morris.
We
need new dancers and musicians to join the side, no experience
needed, full training given. Please come to Monday night
practice at the Westwood Club & Reading Room, Westwood
Heath Rd, Coventry CV4 8GP. Phone 0121 355 6818 or send
an email to "bagman" @ earlsdonmorrismen.org.uk
If interested,
please contact the Bagman.
Phone 0121 355 6818
