Extreme Morris Dancing

[@HRHshirley]

Look at the high knee action. These are very fertile men! England is in good hands.

[@jamesguschke9338]

Ah yeah eh?

[@jessemccann9711]

​@@jamesguschke9338hahaha

[@createa.googleaccount713]

Clearly Not American! Our men play Video Games at that age 🎮😒

[@enduser63]

So if it's in good hands why then are Lancashire morris's banned? it's in jewish hands were fuc** d

[@intotheoutof]

It is an English tradition. It really depends on what type of Morris Dancing. There are different traditions within Morris such as Cotswold, Rapper, Border, Sword, Clog etc. I dance for a Cotswold side in the South East of England and we often dance out with Morris sides from a different tradition.

[@matildas7542]

You'd be surprised to see that there is a very similar dance in Romania. It is called "calusari" and it is danced by a group of men, one of them is the leader, they have sticks and bells. You could find several variants on you tube, some of them highly coreographed and very spectacular. But the traditional dance is very similar to this

[@Dryhten1801]

@@matildas7542 Maybe it has some kind of Indo-European relation?

[@nigeisfree7837]

I live in Abingdon in Oxfordshire and every year these guys and gals come out it's very enjoyable to watch and they also get a free half of beer in every pub in the town awesome traditional dance to see live

[@bettybrown2968]

don't knock Morris, did you see how high these guys are leaping? That is some level of athleticism and energy.

[@makearunat]

Indeed

[@HinrikS]

Breaks my heart. Cherish it, the church managed to turn Iceland into a culture devoid of any kind of dance, don't let the same happen to you through your own scorn.

[@gavhinds8190]

Well said.

[@Orvandel]

This is one of my favourite Morris dances. It's great fun and I watch it often. Thanks.

[@philwilliams899]

One of the great things about the Morris is that sides like this can, and do, have fun at their own expense, there's loads of examples and its all part of The Morris. Every one of these dancers and people who do make things up for fun retain full respect for the Cecil Sharps and Lionel Bacons and wouldn't dream of mocking the written down dances. The Morris is in safe hands.

[@FiddlerNick]

I think you've hit it right on the head! If it brings a few smiles and nobody gets hurt it can't be so bad

[@marinaknife4595]

I've watched this for well over a decade - more-or-less it's my emergency go-to for when I need a laugh.

[@Alexander-uj5pb]

In Scotland there is a very similar dance much ingrained in folklore. Instead of using trays to greet your partner, the Scots use thistles.

[@moraggardinor4841]

Love it as some one who grow up in the morris and folk culture I know what it is like and let me tell you morris dancers are hard core and they musicians can be very intimating

[@alexisleon23]

Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷. We have in my country pagan dances that date thousands of years, very similar to this one...

[@S2ayQueen]

That is my uncle David

[@YugYug1989]

This is Warwick, England. I live in Warwick, by the castle. Sweet vid.

[@ProudSpeakerofWhale]

For some reason, I can't NOT think of Monty Python when I see this.

[@pixelfibre]

Awesome... Thank God this stuff still goes on.

[@belisha007]

Oh, thank you for sharing ... I sooo miss live morris dancing in NZ! Now I'm homesick.

[@carolinekert]

Teehee, that was fun. I just learned about Morris Dancing today on public radio in America. I'm enjoying the videos--thank you. For such a "simple" looking dance, it looks exhausting. :)

[@ArmandKarlsen]

I think my favourite part is the cries of "Harder!!!" from the audience.

[@peakfiddler]

Fun, very amusing and extremely entertaining. It's what I like about Morris Dancing. Thanks for posting Nick...

[@JT-qd2sk]

Wonderful English tradition ❤

[@bubbledagger]

Now that...is what I call headbanging.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Oi baint not never seen 'at afore... Good old traditional Morris Men entertainment. As English men and women, we need to celebrate this more and encourage our youngsters to do the same. Always done with a pub within a few yards eh?

[@p15phosphorus]

Ah, the Wheatley Tray dance. Well done dog rose.

[@quintrixer]

Now I know what's on the programme for my future wedding :]

[@audball911]

Not the dance form, just this particular instance. They're beating the crap out of each other! How can anyone dislike that?

[@JT-qd2sk]

Brilliant long may it continue

[@123littlemisssarah]

weh have to do tht at guides tonight

[@bastardfingers]

They did some, and everyone remembers it, but the most important stuff was done at Bletchley Park.

[@annesfavourites1037]

Uploads like this show how fun morris dancing can be and its good to watch as well. check out hunters moon morris and Beltane border morris as well. I love watching them dance whenever I see them when I am in England on holiday.

[@ee345]

do this in a rugby game !

[@OuroborosChoked]

Man, you Brits are so EXTREME!!! This video is so HARDCORE! I mean, it's so extreme you can almost forget that they're prancing around in matching outfits with hankies and bells...

[@iolipuara3979]

What's the alternative? Stone-faced, emotionless men wearing colorless suits silently walking in a circle to the monotone drone of the single note on a quiet synthesizer? Can you think of something more "hardcore" than this that still serves the purpose of a fun dance? I know you're sooo hardcore for making a stupid comment about it youtube. God, go cry somewhere else lol.

[@bastardfingers]

It doesn't get more British than that! well except for cracking the enigma code and saving the world, but this is more fun.

[@AmayzlinMusic]

This was awesome. It would've been a killer, though, if at the end of the dance they would both, in unison, hit the violinist's head :))))))

[@Creissels]

Fantastic. So enjoyed this. Great leaping!

[@GhostWatching]

Looks like fun. ..If not slightly headache inducing !

[@DokktorDeth]

Excellent!

[@FiddlerNick]

Interesting discussion filling my Inbox tonight! Especially as its attached to a video of two guys hitting each other over the head with tea trays! :) Carry on.

[@Mori_UA]

They'd be great with Zulu Chief (Also known as the Regimental Tray Song)

[@cathyhartley73]

Hahahaha love it ... concussion by Wheatley Beer Tray Dancing!!

[@youtert]

I saw the Morris dancing bit on Trigger Happy TV, but I had no idea there was actually such a thing as Morris Dancing. I think I prefer Dom Jolly's version though.

[@squash63]

I love watching Morris dancing!

[@daveydaveywigwam]

I've always managed to get out of this one... cheers Dave & Will!

[@CaliAllyE]

Love this! Send it all all my (former)Morris dancing friends (that includes me).re: Other comments- But Morris DID make the closing Olympic ceremonies! With Eric Idle AND Bollywood! Now you really can NOT not think of Monty Python when you watch this!

[@AlexanderPhoenix]

Is the point to see who gets the worst concussion?

[@69Bluntsmoka420]

Protip for tourists: Morris Dancers are a common sight in English towns and cities during the spring and summer. If you enjoyed their performance, consider donatin a pound or two. Also, be aware that a folk superstition among Morris Dancers is that taking a person's photograph steals their soul, so please desist otherwise the dancers will be become very upset and angry.

[@ithila6712]

Love it!

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

LOL reminds me of an episode of the generation game years ago when some bloke sang "wheel TRAAAIIIN" and hit himselfon the head with a tin tray bash bash bash bash

[@susansherlock7474]

It was mule train .

[@FiddlerNick]

Filmed at Warwick Folk Fest

[@MonsoonMally]

Cannot stop laughing at this. Genius.

[@jamesguschke9338]

Extreme morrissing is so violent for no reason

[@User-jk8wq]

Idea for a new extreme sport: this dance routine but replace the foil plates with frying pans. Last man standing wins

[@Insperato62]

If Morris Dancing confuses foreigners, especially the French, let's learn to enjoy it. In fact, to be truly English the more people take the piss out of it, the more we should support it. Mind you my ex was (is) a Morris Dancer - both children are scarred, especially my 30+year old son.

[@FiddlerNick]

I am told (see comment near beginning of thread) it is the Wheatley beer tray dance. You can use any beer tray, not just ones from Wheatley, but you have to use your own heads. Good luck!

[@AgeRevalution]

I love this

[@Porch.monkey.slayer]

Love this.. ❤

[@novicemorris]

A miracle - a contribution from a Blackheath man that doesn't start with a bad joke .... !!

[@marcknight2633]

I like this.

[@theryanator]

I.... actually think i enjoyed this morris. Doctor!

[@beatsfrommars]

this was great

[@troutfisher7182]

Their capers are really high

[@d4t4wx]

Fukin Magnificent!

[@chrislewis-jones2041]

jolly good manly sport!

[@johninman7545]

Chris Lewis-Jones How ever the collusion was for the nobles[sic or Sick] sake damned be all else

[@felicitytoad]

👾

[@legatus1000]

GREAT BROTHERS!!!!

[@Elise3016]

This is as 'extreme' as the British get...:)

[@CAMacKenzie]

So, who had to pick up the tab?

[@ReneeCamus]

Why is all this hitting necessary in life? Ouch! :) Beautiful capers though!

[@110samec]

Its a shame that Englands got only 1 real surviving folk tradition and everyone mocks it.

[@YorkyOne]

Maypoles, hobby horses, longsword dances, rapper dances, molly dancing, at least three types of morris, clog dancing......

[@LittleMilkJug]

The Poles (PCB) cracked the intial code, which the Germans added to, so what they had was redundant. But they gave their findings to the British which helped them (Brits)crack later Enigma codes. So it was a Pole/Brit joint effort :)

[@SuzLa1]

@jtchivers If the media made Morris dancing look cool more people would enjoy it. Most people just do what a celeb magazine tells them.

[@BonesTheCat]

Can't.stop.laughing.

[@TracyInsomiac]

You should see the version where they use baseball bats with bells glued to them....

[@fraklein]

awesome!!

[@hugehalofan1]

wow read about morris dancing in a book and looks to be quite interesting here lol (this ones a bit repetitive but funny)

[@audball911]

If all Morris dancing was like this (beating each other with solid objects), we Americans would absolutely love it. As it is, they've got too much bell-jingling going on.

[@LowsJuan]

Didn't realize that Morris dancing was a real thing.

[@UKOnation]

It seem´s this dance could cause better headache than alcohol if you spend the night with it!?

[@Hereticalable]

The Bretons have something similar as do the Germans...ask them about the May Baum (May Pole)...we need to learn our roots.

[@Sammy86]

also known as foreplay...

[@yogsagot]

FUCK YEAH!!!!

[@coy0te9]

@kirilmv So why is it necessary to insult the English dancers to promote Calusul?

[@wentonmastermind]

It's just like my marriage - only it is just my wife who does the walloping. She thought the morris dancing shown here was pathetic - but then she would.

[@tribalfromthetrapdontrappi3030]

Sick!

[@Jellyroll66]

@M3ADXD Do you know why they wear bells round their ankles? So blind people can run and hide when they hear em coming lol

[@Edd360]

THAT'S MY HORSE

[@willandhugh]

i love that they are being heckled by old men lol

[@sticksden]

so dangerous... LOL

[@ArmandKarlsen]

Harder!!!!

[@scatmando]

@nGrEng Its not fucking Glasgow, thats for sure.......... lol

[@Hereticalable]

If your culture does not appreciate alcohol there is no way you will appreciate this.

[@morgancummings867]

NOOO I HAVE 2 DO MORRIS DANCING ON FRIDAY FOR A CLUB I ONLY DID IT FOR MY FRIEND SO SHE DONT FEEL LONLY I DID NOT KNOW IT WOULD BE THIS DANCING I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE JUST DANCING GOD HELP ME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mauythaiguy11]

i thought morris dancing was somit else

[@Huntgoddessfishery]

@richard1973 Yes, I agree completely, Richard.

[@sómarinamesmo]

Someone know the name to download?

[@FiddlerNick]

Hi Marina , I'm not sure I understand what you are asking for? There are no restrictions for non commercial use

[@burtonfootballer5408]

One of the big problems with English folk music is that many of the people in it moan that no one takes them seriously enough? I wonder why!

[@Miles12345671]

Aye

[@ArmandKarlsen]

HARDER!!!!!

[@Galadriel1010]

Where abouts is this?

[@ina6441]

Morroccan Roll

[@mrcharles1602]

What's the tune called?

[@FiddlerNick]

Constant Billy