In my opinion this a rather "arty" re-interpretation of the Border tradition. But methinks softens a winter cadgers dance. A form of busking more akin to demanding moneywith menaces than busking as we know it. Border Morris should have a threatening "edge" and performers dressed grotesquely and blacked their faces for purposes of disquise and intimidation. Take a look at the "Witchmen"...........
I have to agree with Denqua. While it is interesting to watch, it lacks the rawness and passion of actual border morris (I'm a former morris dancer from Ontario in Canada). Don't get me wrong, great to see this video. :) It just lacks the heart of actual morris dancing.
@FrostyThePagan Thanks for your thoughtful comment! I'd love to see a video of actual morris dancing. Can you refer me to one that fits your description of heart?
In my opinion this a rather "arty" re-interpretation of the Border tradition. But methinks softens a winter cadgers dance. A form of busking more akin to demanding moneywith menaces than busking as we know it. Border Morris should have a threatening "edge" and performers dressed grotesquely and blacked their faces for purposes of disquise and intimidation. Take a look at the "Witchmen"...........
EsraRanter 7 months ago
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FrostyThePagan 7 months ago
I have to agree with Denqua. While it is interesting to watch, it lacks the rawness and passion of actual border morris (I'm a former morris dancer from Ontario in Canada). Don't get me wrong, great to see this video. :) It just lacks the heart of actual morris dancing.
FrostyThePagan 7 months ago
@FrostyThePagan Thanks for your thoughtful comment! I'd love to see a video of actual morris dancing. Can you refer me to one that fits your description of heart?
cmtoy 7 months ago
I'm english and i just love to see our dances preformed
TheCrazybird123 1 year ago
Mmmmmm, very theatrical, but definitely NOT border morris!!!!
denqua 2 years ago 3
It is very wonderful.
BassetHound777 2 years ago
This is exactly the sort of thing we need for the Olympics.
cablebasher 2 years ago
were do you live
doggirl622 2 years ago
The lack of bells make it kind of eirie - good effort though
WhiteCrowUK 3 years ago
okay, interesting. not quite how we do border but a good effort.
coryfurness 3 years ago
Do they also perform "The Landlord's Daughter" while Sergeant Howie eats some turquoise broad beans?
pipersack 3 years ago
Wow, interesting interpretation of a Border Morris!
bonniherself 3 years ago