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Morris Dance

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The Morris Dance (also spelled Moresgue,Morrice,Morisque , or Morrisk ) is a form of a traditonal and very lively art of folk dance performed in rural England. It is usually done by a group of people that is arranged in a specific formation. The group wears characteristical costumes with bells and ribbons attached to them, holding handkerchiefs or sticks in order to underline their dance rhythm. The dancers are often joined by another perosn who represents a legendary or symbolic character such as The Fool, Hobby Horse or Maid Marian etc.


Sources

Oxford English Dictionary [1] Encyclopædia Britannica [2]