WELCOME TO TRICOLEX MORRIS

The origins of Morris Dancing lie shrouded in the mists of time. Most scholars believe that they are the remnants of ancient pre-Christian fertility religions - rituals that were used to bless the crops in the fields, or to increase the catch of the hunters - and expressions of human sexuality and fertility. By the fifteenth century, this type of dance had been given the name Morris - derived from ‘Moorish’ - from the custom of some traditions and groups of blacking their faces for the dance.

By the end of the nineteenth century, the traditions were dying in rural areas, though the northern traditions had survived in the industrial areas as part of the workers' processional festivals. It was the pioneering work of Cecil Sharp which saved many of these traditions: he traveled the country noting down dances and tunes, all of which were recorded in his "Morris Books".

The latter half of the last century saw a revival of interest in the Morris, with many groups being renewed, and new groups being formed. One such group is TRICOLEX MORRIS, which was formed in 1991 and is based in the Parish of Holy Trinity with St Columba, Fareham, Hampshire.

TRICOLEX MORRIS regularly perform at local fetes, weddings, receptions, BBQs and many other events, and have participated in town-twinning events at home and abroad.

If you are holding a special event and want an added attraction, we are available for bookings.

If you fancy having a go yourself, we welcome newcomers to our team of dancers and musicians. No previous experience is necessary and full training is given.

For further details about TRICOLEX MORRIS, please ring our Squire - Nigel Dean, Fareham (01329) 237349 or send an e-mail to squire@tricolex.freeserve.co.uk.

PLEASE NOTE THAT TRICOLEX MORRIS ARE CURRENTLY TAKING A BREAK FROM ANY BOOKINGS THIS YEAR.

ENQUIRIES FOR BOOKINGS SHOULD BE MADE TO WICKHAM MORRIS AT

http://www.wickham-morris.org.uk/

Revised: February 27th 2009.