Performance: Field System presents – A celebration of Beltane with Grimspound Border Morris and Newton Bushel Morris
Saturday May 2nd, 16:00, outside Ashburton Arts Centre – FREE
Grimspound are a Border Morris side based in Newton Abbot, named after the ancient settlement on Dartmoor beneath Hameldown. Formed in 1994 as an all-male side, they were inspired by the rugged Dartmoor landscape, but also wanted to celebrate maleness, dancing with big sticks and a heavy, stomping style. Since then, Grimspound has opened its doors to all genders and adopted a more light-footed approach (and a stray dancing bear) and do their best not to take themselves too seriously. They have a large repertoire of original dances, one of which (Tinner’s Rabbits) is now performed all over the world.
Founded in 1972, Newton Bushel Morris is a mixed Cotswold side from South Devon. Their ethos is to have fun and enjoy dancing outside in beautiful places.They have a broad repertoire of over 30 dances, mainly traditional Cotswold, from 9 different traditions – to keep them on their toes (literally). Their emblem is the Clock Tower in Newton Abbot of which Newton Bushel was once a district, (and they are joined by a naughty, bum pecking, dancing seagull!).
TICKETS: FREE no booking required.
Photos: Grimspound Border Morris