Perchance to [Morris] Dance?
Join Charlbury Finstock Morris!
Morris dancing is more than just hanky-waving and whacking one another with sticks. It is participating in and maintaining an ancient English custom; it is learning different dance traditions and local history and sharing that with interested audiences; it is camaraderie with people who share your interest; it is beer-drinking (mostly real ale, and cider for at least one of us); and above all, it is good exercise. (Haven't you been telling yourself you need more of that—and we are not just talking about hoisting pints.)
We are always looking for interested individuals from the local community to join our band of merry men*. Our dancers hail from Chipping Norton to west of Oxford and all points in between. No experience is necessary—we provide teaching usually Friday evenings in Finstock.
Should you seek some lively exercise or feel the urge to be doing something really different while entertaining others with your dance or musical talent do consider joining Charlbury Finstock Morris. Contact our bagman Peter (the chap fourth from the left at the back in the picture) via info@charlburymorris.org.uk or even just stop by at one of our practice sessions listed here: Link
*As you will have noticed from the photos, in keeping with the older Morris customs Charlbury Morris is an all male side. Of course we have have a dedicated ‛support staff’ of spouses and partners, but if you wish to dance in a mixed side we highly recommend Charlbury's other Morris side, Wychwayz Border Morris.