Mersey Morris is a welcoming team open to all adults. We encourage diversity, equality and inclusion amongst our members, and deliver an environment where all can feel safe, welcomed and respected.
The team regularly practises and promotes the public performance of Morris dancing and other associated folk customs, traditions and activities. We always aim to demonstrate high standards of performance, appearance and demeanour.
‘Morris dancing’ comes in various styles and guises, each originating from different locations in England. Cotswold Morris is the style which Mersey Morris has built its excellent reputation over many years and represents the central core of our repertoire. It is the style that is commonly associated with ‘clashing of sticks’, ‘waving of hankies’ and ‘bells round their legs’! Hopefully, when you watch us perform, you will also associate them with ‘fun’, ‘fitness’ and ‘finesse’!
Throughout the year, Mersey Morris also perform dances from the Border and Molly traditions, together with rapper and longsword dances.
Why not come along to one of our practices or taster sessions and give morris dancing a go? You might just enjoy it!