Morris Dance Controversy

Series

Series Name

This Week In Britain

Issue

Issue No.

1061

Date Released

1979

Length of issue (in feet)

175

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Morris Dance Controversy

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 1

Summary

COI synopsis: Morris dancing is an ancient ritual traditionally performed by men. But in these days of equal opportunity, women have formed Morris dance groups, which has created a storm of controversy within the English folk dance scene. Vicki Luke visits performances by both, and lends an unbiased ear to both sides of the argument.

Researcher Comments

NB: Information drawn from the Australian version

Keywords

Music and dance; Women; Customs and traditions

Written sources

COI Catalogue Cards [BFI National Archive]
COI Microfilm Roll 42 [BFI National Archive]   Used for synopsis

COI Reference

MI 936/1061

Credits:

Sponsor

Central Office of Information (COI)

Sponsor

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Cutter

John Wilson

Presenter

Vicki Luke

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Name

British Film Institute (BFI)

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