tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post8585391896849231361..comments2024-03-03T19:52:17.901+00:00Comments on ReARM ~ RedNev's Blog: The Politics of MorrisNeville Grundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-47860544229027837132013-07-22T10:52:21.481+01:002013-07-22T10:52:21.481+01:00Paul: what you saw may well be a Goth-tinged Borde...Paul: what you saw may well be a Goth-tinged Border Morris side, which involves blacking the face and clashing staves. Border lends itself well to that kind of approach.<br /><br />Ed: some resolutely all-male teams are a bit snooty, in that they would refuse to dance at an event where women are also dancing Morris, although they have no objection to them dancing other traditional dances deemed acceptable for women. Mostly, though, sides aren't quite so precious as that: for instance, the Southport Swords, our local Longsword and Morris side, are members of the Ring, but it wouldn't bother them if a mixed or all-woman Morris side were dancing at the same event.Neville Grundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-19851566043081644622013-07-21T21:50:36.661+01:002013-07-21T21:50:36.661+01:00A very timely post, I saw two lots of morris dance...A very timely post, I saw two lots of morris dancers outside a pub today, one all male, one all female. I thought women morris dancers looked a bit unusual but didn't know about the history or the politics. Both groups got on fine with each other though!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844169940650659196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-9399156623686098712013-07-21T21:14:20.484+01:002013-07-21T21:14:20.484+01:00We've got a "Goth" Morris side down ...We've got a "Goth" Morris side down our way. Hardly traditional, but still very accomplished and entertaining to watch.Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.com