Border

Border Morris sides draw their dances from the English-Welsh border counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire. These dances were often collected in tantalising glimpses and subsequently a lot of interpretation was injected into them during the revival of the 1970s. Border was considered a mid-winter custom, hence colourful rag coats and disguise. The dance and music is often vigourous and loud!

Morris Dancers of England on DVD

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	Babylon A superb collection of dance and mumming from a stylish border team from West Dorset. Look out for the entertaining 'Instruments' dance and the singing accompanied: 'Fanny Frale'. Terrific stuff with sticks and odd hanky. Special feature: Babylon Unmasked - an in-depth interview with Foreman, Steve Cunio.
Main Movie Approx 35 mins	Border & Mummers	Babylon Unmasked Mummers Play/Interview Menu Selection - Profile	£7.50 UK £8.99 International Orders

	Wreckers Morris Perform border in a rumbustious, intoxicating style. Look out for the tankard dance 'Knocker', and the moody 'Lazy Swan', not forgetting the standards 'Upton Stick' and 'White Ladies Aston'. Great stuff - coupled with interviews, May 1st action and amusing footage of a Duck Race.
Main Movie Approx 42 mins	Border	Interviews - May 1st Profile-Gallery-Duck Race Menu Selection	£7.50 UK £8.99 International Orders

	Hunters Moon Morris 'Border' with energy and confidence. Black and silver tatters coats fairly fly through 'Much Wenlock', 'Tanner Man', 'Ashwood Bank' and 'September 4th'. An entertaining side with a unique sound that you will want to see and hear again and again. Look out for the dramatic 'John Barleycorn'. Features interview
Main Movie Approx 45 mins	Border	Lammas Festival-Profile Wimborne Festival-Gallery Menu Selection	£7.50 UK £8.99 International Orders

"Hello there! I just wanted to let you know (the dvd) arrived this morning and we are really really pleased!

On the site you suggest the camera work is amateur, but it is excellent!!!!! Hunters Moon are fantastic!

We only hope one day they come to East Anglia. Thank you again, wonderful service!" Lisa

"The DVD arrived this morning and of course I had to stop working to watch it.

I think it's absolutely wonderful, even better than I hoped it would be." Michelle Ranger, Hunters Moon

	Black Bess Border Morris Stand and Deliver! The ladies of Black Bess create a Turpin-esque border style dressed as highwaymen. Look out for several distinctive dances and a re-invention of 'Upton' for eight! Features interview.
Approx 35 mins	Border	Menu Selection	£7.50 UK £8.99 International Orders

	Dartmoor Border Morris An exciting mixed fun side from West Devon - sit back and enjoy some 'traditional border' dance interpretations and several innovative local Devon dances including: 'Old Mill' a unique five person dance, and 'Bonny So Blue' with some interesting props. There's a hobby horse and Mummers Play as well. Features interview.
Approx 40 mins	Border	Menu Selection	£7.50 UK £8.99 International Orders

	Grimspound Border Morris Lock up your daughters - the bad boys of Morris have arrived. You will be swept along by ribald performances of 'Haccombe to Death', 'The Bear Dance' and the ubiquitous 'Tinners Rabbits'. Features interview.
Approx 35 mins	Border	Menu Selection	£7.50 UK £8.99 International Orders

	OBJ Border Morris It could mean anything - but most of all it means you've found an exciting Border morris side that give exhilarating performances. Look out for a cracking 'Brimfield' and unique 'White Ladies Aston'. Features interview. Some wind interference.
Approx 50 mins	Border	Menu Selection	£7.50 UK £8.99 International Orders

DVDs use original amateur video footage and are recorded on DVD-R media.