2013 Northwest Folklife Festival

Traditional Cotswold Morris Bio: Decked out in ribbons and bells the Bridgetown Morris Men perform athletic dances with handkerchiefs and sticks to encourage good fortune and fertility for the coming season. Website: http://www.bridgetownmorrismen.com Performers: Barry Cole Fiddle Elizabeth Christina Accordion Ed Stevens Melodeon Ana Tighe Baritone... Read More →

Morris Dancing-Northwest style Bio: Island Thyme Morris was started in 1986, in Victoria BC as a joint men’s/women’s side, but we have split and are now only a women’s side We do dances from several traditions, including Garland dances, longsword, hanky and stick dances from... Read More →

Morris Dancing-Border Style Bio: Quicksbottom Morris reinvented themselves from the men’s side of Island Thyme, originally a joint side in Victoria BC. Our style of dance is known as Welsh Border Morris, or Border for short, a revival tradition from Shropshire & a couple of other... Read More →

Fun Dances to Great Tunes Bio: Renegade Rose Morris was formed in 2002 and is a mixed side in Portland, Oregon. We dance for seasonal events, such as May Day, for schools, public events, and festivals. Website: http://www.renegaderose.org Performers: Elizabeth Christina accordion and vocals Beverly Stafford whistle... Read More →

2Rivers Morris Bio: Two Rivers Morris, Eugene's own Morris Team. Website: http://www.tworiversmorris.com/ Performers: Victor Fiore - Fiddler