Orange Peel Morris

 

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Morris is an old English folk dance performance form that includes several types of dance from various regions: Cotswold, Northwest, Border, Molly, Longsword, Rapper, and Clog.

We do Border Morris originally from the English border counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Shropshire, adding in our own inventions, plus those we have gleaned from others. High spirits and high energy — “a rude vigour” — typify our Border Morris dancing.

We create lots of interest when we dance at local events and festivals. We also sing and play traditional English music, including old Christmas carols mainly from the South Yorkshire area; and we perform traditional English mummering plays. Mostly, we have a lot of fun together!


Can we share our enjoyment with you?

(Contact our Squire or our web-master for more information,

either to join us, or to have us perform for you.)

What is Morris Dancing?

The Border Morris dancing side

    from the Orangeville area north-west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

        otherwise known as

The Greater City of Orangeville, Peel, Dufferin and Simcoe County,
Anti-Temperance League, Light Orchestra, Caroling & Choral Society, Mummering Troupe,

    and Border Morris Dance Side

Links

Orange Peel Details

Orange Peel Calendar

Orange Peel photos

Orange Peel Concerts

Orange Peel at London Morris Ale,
2010 June 5,

doing our new “Three-Legged Man” dance

“A chance to perform in the street, to show off, to be loud or silly or raucous, to violate normal standards of behavior and not only get away with it but be applauded for it.”   (from Rich Holmes)

What’s Current?

We are having a house concert with Gavin Davenport on Sunday October 2nd up outside of Shelburne at a special spot! (Tickets are still available.)

    Gavin is on tour from the UK. he’s a wonderful solo singer in the English tradition, and plays guitar, cittern, and concertina. Among other accomplishments, Gavin has just become a member of the new Albion Band!