Newton Mayfields

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When I 'discovered' the notes for the long lost Newton Mayfields morris dancing tradition, I managed to piece a few dances together and was given permission to try teaching them to Anstey Morrismen.

I was pleased at how well the dances worked out, although they never really suited Anstey's style so they never got danced out. I would love for them to be taken up by another morris side at some point, although there would still be a fair bit of work to get all the dances together.

I will upload the notation for the dances here shortly, so please check back. In the meantime contact me if you would like more details.

Anstey Morris

Everards Brewery Anstey Morrismen meet for practice on a Wednesday evening every week from October until around the end of April (except over Christmas) at The Church Rooms in Anstey. 8-10pm then afterwards entire to The Old Hare and Hounds. Over the summer we dance out at a different pub every Wednesday, and also visit the occasional dance weekend, festivals and other events.

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Morris Dances

Since becoming involved in morris dancing I have put together a number of new and 'rediscovered' morris dances.

This dance was written when I heard Simon Hopper playing a tune during a haitus in one of Sergeant Musgraves Dance's practice nights. The dance is named after the tune which is from The Peeping Tom songbook.

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Long Bunnington

When I 'discovered' the notes for the long lost Long Bunnington morris dancing tradition, I thought it would be great to try the dances out with The Bunnies From Hell.

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