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The Manx Connection

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Some recent research has come to our attention that leads us to believe that Scallop Dancing in the isle of Man is a traditional and admirable form of dance not totally unrelated to Morris.

You can read more about this in the attached articles. Make of them what you will.

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PDF icon Origins of the Scallop Dancers
PDF icon Scallop Dancing - the French connection

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2025
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Sat 15 Nov 6:00pm Autumn Morris Ale, Rattery
Sat 29 Nov 5:00pm Dartmouth by Candlelight

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