From: Jo Cunningham [press_at_efdss_dot_org]
Sent: 29 August 2014 11:31
Subject: More Morris, Better Morris conference announced
August 29, 2014
More Morris, Better Morris conference
A dynamic day of
presentations and practical sessions on the delivery of high-quality morris
dance workshops, both in school and out
A one-day conference to share effective practice in how to
inspire the next generation of morris dancers will be held at Cecil Sharp House
in London on Sunday 2 November 2014.
?More Morris, Better Morris, in schools and beyond' is being
organised by the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) with the Joint
Morris Organisations.
Sessions
will be across a range of morris and sword dance traditions including Cotswold,
Molly, North West and Border morris, as well as rapper and longsword.
Workshop
leaders, presenters and speakers will include practitioners from across England
who are experienced in teaching morris to young people, including: Damien
Barber from the Demon Barber Roadshow and the Lock In Dance Show; Will Hampson
and Bryony Griffiths; John Bacon, Ann Bacon and David Johns; Dave Leverton from
the National Youth Folklore Troupe of England; Laurel Swift and Benjamin Moss;
Sue Bousfield; Gordon Phillips and Nicky Stockman; Liam Robinson; and Kim
Woodward. More names will be confirmed early September and will be updated
online.
The
day will include topics such as:
?
Delivery
in primary and secondary education and links to the curriculum
? Setting up and running groups in out-of-school
settings
? What an inspiring morris dance workshop looks like for
children and young people and current best practice in dance education
? Safe practice - looking after the bodies of young
dancers at different stages of their development
? Kitbag - ideas, information and resources on planning,
structuring sessions, writing a CV, insurance and safeguarding issues
Rachel Elliott, EFDSS' Education Director, said: "This
conference offers a fantastic opportunity to learn more about teaching morris
dancing to young people, whether you are an experienced morris dancer, a
teacher or in a morris side, or just starting out and keen to pass on the
morris traditions. EFDSS is delighted to presenting this landmark event in
partnership with the Joint Morris Organisations.
"The aim of the day is to inspire people, connect them
and feed them ideas for the delivery of great morris dancing sessions with
young people!"
Conference fee: £20 including refreshments and light
lunch
For more details and to book http://www.efdss.org/efdss-education/professional-development/more-morris-better-morris
Promoted by: EFDSS and
the Joint Morris Organisations (The Morris Federation, Open
Morris and The Morris Ring).
ENDS
For further press information please contact: Jo Cunningham (Press Manager,
part time) press_at_efdss_dot_org
or Sophia Linehan (Marketing & Communications Director) sophia_at_efdss_dot_org
| +44 (0)20 7485 2206 ext.225.
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. Cecil Sharp House is one of the most
celebrated and legendary music and dance venues in central London. Timeout
readers recently voted it as the second best place in London to see live music.
This iconic Grade II listed 1930's building is situated near Regent's Park,
only minutes from the bustle of Camden Town and picturesque Primrose Hill.
Cecil Sharp House is home to the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS)
and the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library. www.cecilsharphouse.org
2.
The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) was established in 1932
by the merger of the Folk-Song Society, founded in 1898, and the English
Folk Dance Society, founded by
Cecil
Sharp in 1911. As the national development organisation for English traditional
folk arts, EFDSS aims to place the traditional arts of England at the heart of
our cultural life - preserving, protecting, disseminating and promoting English
traditional folk arts. A member based organisation, EFDSS delivers a dynamic
education programme, providing a national and local education programme,
enabling and increasing access to the folk arts, celebrating diversity and
promoting equality - as well as supporting folk artists through a flourishing
artists development programme. EFDSS' library, the Vaughan Williams Memorial
Library - the national folk music library and archive - which contains a
vast collection of books, manuscripts, films and audio-visual materials,
serving as a touchstone for anybody working in the folk arts. www.efdss.org
3. The EFDSS education programme is supported by:
Youth Music and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts
Council England (London Youth Folk Ensemble and
associated programme); Garfield Weston Foundation (general support of youth
programme); the Dischma Charitable Trust, the Claire Hunter Charitable Trust
and the Golsoncott Foundation (additional support of London Youth Folk
Ensemble); Arts Council England (general
support of education programme); www.efdss.org/efdss-education
4. EFDSS is supported by
Arts Council England. Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in
artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people's lives. We support a
range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries - from theatre to
digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections.
Great art and culture inspires us, brings us together and teaches us about
ourselves and the world around us. In short, it makes life better. Between 2011
and 2015, Arts Council England will invest £1.4 billion of public money from
government and an estimated £1 billion from the National Lottery to help create
these experiences for as many people as possible across the country. www.artscouncil.org.uk
5.
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