Morris Dancers Wales

Morris Dancers Wales are one of the earliest 1970's revival sides. Formed in early 1970 by a small enthusiastic group made up of experienced dancers who had migrated from Morris sides in other parts of the country and local recruits with a feeling for folk dance and song, they have been dancing the Morris in South Wales for over forty years.

Their dances are generally derived from the Cotswold traditions, although audiences may see them perform their own tradition of dance from the village of Nantgarw, just north of Cardiff.

This tradition is distinguished by the fact that it is an eight-person dance rather than the Cotswold style with six dancers. The Welsh dragon and Cardiff Coat of Arms reinforce the local connection on the group’s Welsh-weave "baldricks", or cross-sashes, and they are often accompanied by Idris, their very own dancing dragon!

In summer the Morris Dancers Wales can be seen in Cardiff and around South Wales at festivals and fetes, or touring various localities in the County of Glamorgan.

they also make a number of weekend visits to Morris sides in various corners of Britain and have a large hand in organising the biennial "All Wales" Morris weekend in mid-Wales.

It is often said of the origins of the tradition of Morris Dancing that they are lost in the past and shrouded in mystery. What we see today are the remnants of an ancient English Tradition, truly celebrated and embraced by Morris Dancers Wales.