Beltane Border Morris - White Ladies Aston - Sidmouth Folk Festival - 2015

Beltane Border Morris dance, White Ladies Aston at the Sidmouth Folk Festival 2015
In the 19th century border morris was a simple form of dance usually performed by men for money. Groups of dancers would tour their local areas in the winter months when there was less work on the land. Border morris was a cadging activity like busking today; the dancers offered entertainment (dance) in return for money. Historical border teams were small, and the music which accompanied the dancing featured much percussion, including instruments such as triangles and drums.