Colchester Morris

About Colchester Morris

Colchester Morris were founded in 1926 (at that time known as The Colchester Morris Men), disbanded during World War II, re-established in 1953, and have remained active ever since. We have been members of "The Morris Ring" since 1935, and although originally a men-only side we are now a mixed side and open to all. There are many traditions of Morris dancing throughout the country, and our repertoire is mainly Cotswold Morris.

Our summer season often starts with a dancing tour of Colchester town centre and then we dance regularly on Friday evenings in Colchester and the surrounding villages – usually at a pub. The shows normally last for about 30-

45 minutes. It is a long-standing tradition that we also put on a show for Boxing Day, where we attract large crowds eager to take the air after the excesses of Christmas Day! We accept a limited number of bookings (for a modest fee), but we get booked up early so speak to us in plenty of time. During the winter months we regularly practise on Friday evenings.

All our dancing is accompanied by traditional instruments, including accordion, concertina, fiddle, pipe & tabor, melodeon and whistle.

We are a mixed side with an open membership policy and will welcome anyone keen to participate in the great Morris tradition. If you are interested please contact our Recruitment Officer, Bagman or Squire for more details."