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

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Jo Cunningham

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English Folk Dance and Song Society

Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London NW1 7AY

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