A Boston-based Gender-inclusive Cotswold Morris Team
Mystic Valley Morris
Exploring the creative future of Cotswold morris dancing.
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Morris dancing, creatively done
Mystic Vallye Morris is a Cotswold style Morris side dancing and playing new interpretations of English folk traditions. We dance with bells on, clashing sticks and waving handkies.
We are a collective of dancers, musicians, and artists striving to create an inclusive space full of creative experssion and community.
The Side
Who's dancing
A quick word on kit, roles, and the people who make the noise.
The Squire
Leads the side, and keeps everyone roughly in time.
The Foreperson/Practice Lead
Teaches new dances, runs practice night and calls the dances.
The Creative Lead
In charge of the costume and puppet design. Keeps the crowd back, keeps the mood up, and is allowed to break every rule the rest of us follow. Currently held by Fiona Rogers.
The Musicians
Fiddle, cello, and a melodeon when someone remembers it. They set the pace and carry the dancers, musically.
The Dancers
The side itself. Dance in sets of six or eight or twelve or ..., keeping the figures tight and the sticks or hankies in time with whoever's next to them.
The Puppeteers
Our processional dancing beasts. An owl, a horse, and a luna moss lead the way, lurk at the edge of a set greeting the audiences. ...
Our kit: red tunic, black shirt, black breeches, purple socks, bell pads, rainbow ribbons, and a flower crown.
Practice and Dance-Out Schedule
Where to find us
Regualr practice is every Monday, 7:30pm, at TBD. We are figuring out open practice schedule this year (2026), and will add public dance-outs info below — turn up, we're happy to have an audience at our dance-outs.
Join Us
Fancy giving it a go?
We teach from scratch. Come to an open practice with a pair of sneakers or comfortable shoes and get a glimpse of our team!
Find info about fall open practices here.
Generally open season in the fall and then focused practice through the year (in case it is off season).
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