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What is morris dancing?
The morris is a very expressive folk dance that originated in England, but is danced all over the world. It usually involves bells, costumes, and a lot of skipping. Morris dances are often performed as street entertainment by teams, rather than socially.
Where did morris come from?
Allegedly, Morris is an ancient druidic ritual dance with mysterious Celtic origins. More likely, it was invented in the last thousand years as a way to annoy your landlord. The earliest record of morris dance is from the 1400s. Fun fact, morris is featured several times in Shakespeare!
Where/when does Whistle Pig practice?
Right now we're in our cold weather spot! From October until the weather gets warm we practice Tuesdays from 6PM - 8PM at The Foundry at 101 Rogers St. in Cambridge.
In the warmer months, we practice every Tuesday at Hogkins-Curtin Park in Somerville, 6PM-8PM.
Practice can be cancelled or changed on short notice though, so sign up for our discord to get the most up-to-date info!
Do I need to know anything about morris to join?
No! We take beginners and experts alike, and we can teach you everything you need to caper with us! Many of our recruits have been unsuspecting passers-by lured in by our sticks and flourishes . . . you could be next!
Do I have to be LGBT+ to join?
Not at all! Imposter syndrome aside - if you find yourself asking if you're "gay enough"' to be on the team, you're gay enough to be on the team - we are an all-ages, all-genders group that accepts everyone who is interested in joining us. We are queer led and dedicated first and foremost to the safety and joy of our queer members, but allies of all kinds are eagerly welcomed!
What does "queer-focused" mean?
Morris has historically sometimes been a gendered sport, with "men's teams" and "women's teams". First of all, we are an all-gender team! Aside from that, this team is run by queer folks, and one of the core values of the team is that it should be a space that is safe and comfortable for queer members. We prioritize meeting the needs of our queer members above tradition or convention.
See What We're Up To!
We practice weekly and perform about once a month. Take a look to see where to see us!
The Foundry
