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The Crisis of Morris Dancing Tradition by Martina Spalova is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Morris dancing is a traditional English folk dance that dates back to the 15th century, where men and women wear old-fashioned costumes and bells while dancing to folk music in towns and villages. Some groups carry sticks or wave handkerchiefs while performing intricate dances, often near pubs where spectators can enjoy beer afterwards. However, morris dancing is facing a crisis as fewer young people are joining groups, with dancers aging and the tradition at risk of dying out within decades if trends don
- Author
- Martina Spalova
- Language
- EN