If you would like to know a little about Dartington Morris, when and where we dance, how we dance and why we dance, then you're in the right place. We also have a photo gallery and a fine collection of sheet music for traditional tunes; and you can order online our very own audio CD for quick delivery.
Just as the sun was rising on Monday 1st May 2023 at about 5:40am, Dartington Morris danced at Totnes Castle. This year we were delighted to have an audience of about sixty people join us for the celebration.
The sky was blue and we easily saw the sun appear in the East from the walls of the castle keep. We sang May Day songs and performed a number of dances in the Cotswold tradition, while we welcomed our audience with warm, spicy apple juice and fruit cake.
Dartington Morris welcome dancers of any gender.
Our practice season starts in October and continues until April. We are keen to encourage anyone interested in this fascinating English tradition to give Morris a go!
On June 25, 2022 Dartington Morris together with Dartington Playgoers created a colourful event celebrating the Amazing Adventures of Brutus – the legend of Brutus who is credited with the founding of Totnes, London and ultimately Britain.
Dartington Morris were delighted to be invited to take part in the short film Hell's Bells, written and directed by Devon-based director Luke Jeffery and released by Wandering Tiger.
It is currently available to view on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/267325668
Dartington Morris are proud performers of the Filkins tradition. You can read here a little about the background to this and the historical records that refer to it and allowed the dance style to be reconstructed from the scant details available.
The latest CD 'A Job Lot' by Dartington Morris Men was released in September 2014.
It was produced to coincide with our Morris Ring meeting and is available for sale from us when you see us out and about.
Just £6.50, including free UK delivery.
We are normally fully booked many months in advance, but please contact the Bagman if you wish to make a booking or simply enquire about one. We plan our summer programme in February each year but you can still ask - we don't like turning down great invitations!
