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Merry May 2024


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Merry May, Dancers. Every 1st of May my family and I travel up to Inspiration Point in Tilden Park to watch the Morris Dancers dance the sun up. As a dancer and a dance history aficionado, I take great joy in watching the passing down of these dance traditions. I also like to observe how this dance form has adapted over time.


We arrived a bit before dawn and settled in for a light and witty performance. There is something magical about the intricate footwork combined with the rhythmic bouncing of bells, and the choreographed clacking of sticks. After the sun rose, we sang along to some traditional tunes, and opted to participate in learning the last dance. It reminded me of summers in Chicago, learning folk dances in the park. (That's a post for another day) I hope one day to add this style to my own repertoire.


If you've never seen Morris dancing, you should check out the Berkeley Morris web page. It's full of wonderful information. Merry May!

 
 
 

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