Morris Steps
Morris Contemporary - Steps
As part of our Morris Contemporary Dance resource we have produced a range of short films. These are designed to be used alongside the written notes and audio files to give you a clear idea of how the steps and figures are performed, as well as ideas for creative activities. They have been specially filmed to show the various elements of morris that were used in the creation of Spring Force including morris stepping, arm movements, sticking and figures etc. They are shot from different angles to make them as easy to follow and user-friendly as possible.
This section has the following films that you can download from the film tab at the top of the window. The film numbers are consecutive from the previous section.
7. Single Step - for copying (front, close up and side views - 16 counts of each)
8. Double Step - for copying (close up and side views - 8 steps or 16 counts of each)
9. Feet Together Jump - without and with Backsteps (front and side views)
10. Bampton Arms
11. Wheatley Arms (front and side views)
12. Workshopping Stepping Sequence (groupwork)
Each video file can be played on this web page or downloaded as either an .mp4 or .ogv audio file. You will probably need to right click the appropriate download links and then select "Save as...".
Feedback
This resource is free to use. We would love to know who you are, how you are using it and how you think it could be improved. Your feedback is vital to the resource's development! Please email [email protected].
The Morris Contemporary Dance resource was produced and developed by the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS), in partnership with Pavilion Dance / Dance South West, and is based on Spring Force, our exciting youth dance project which fused morris with contemporary dance.
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