Get ready to kick up your heels and wave those handkerchiefs – the Australian Morris Ale is hitting Fremantle in Western Australia from 22nd to 25th September.
Morris dancers from across Australia, England, and even New Zealand are descending on this port city for four days of rhythmic revelry and lively leaps.
Around 70 dancers and musicians, bedecked in their traditional garb, are shimmying their way to the YHA at Fremantle Prison, ready to infuse the streets with their infectious energy. Local enthusiasts are joining the party too, swelling the numbers to an anticipated 90 performers dancing and clashing sticks at iconic Fremantle venues.
Saturday kicks off at Walyalup Koort from 2pm to 3.45pm, where the dancers will weave their enchanting magic.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! On Sunday, join the merriment outside Fremantle Prison from 4pm and at Bathers Beach Reserve from 2pm to 3.30pm, as the lively crew continues to enchant with their leaps, twirls, and handclaps.
Morris dancing, with its origins dating back to 1458, brings history to life through rhythmic movement. From Cotswold Morris to Border Morris, these styles add a dash of mystery and mirth. Notably, Morris dancing is undergoing a modern revival across continents, with Morris dancers even performing at this year’s Brit Awards.
Keen to join the jig? Contact Steve at 0400 731 049 for details on joining a Morris dancing group.
We will have a more in-depth look at Morris dancing in an upcoming edition.
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