--StevenCMansfield 12:52, 27 June 2009 (UTC)
Location: | Perth, WA, Australia |
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Dances: | Cotswolds (various traditions) |
Organizations: | Australian Morris Ring |
Active: | 1973-present |
Contact: | S. Mansfield (08)9478 6968(H)
0400 731 049(M) |
Web site: | http://perthmorrismen.org/ |
Inroduction
The Perth Morris Men mostly dance Cotswold Morris, with one Sword and a few Border dances. The side was founded in 1974, the first public performance being in Hay Street on a Saturday in March. To the best of our knowledge we (Perth Morris Men) were the first side in Australia. For a more detailed history of the Perth Morris Men refer to http://perthmorrismen.org/history-of-morris-men/history-of-the-perth-morris-men/
Visit our web site http://perthmorrismen.org/
Practice
Perth Morris Men practice in the Seaward Region Guide Hall, Monash Avenue, Nedlands from 7 to 9 PM on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please contact the squire Steven Mansfield (08) 94786968(H) 0400 731 049(M) or email squire@perthmorrismen.org) or the foreman David Scott (0403 983 338 or email foreman@perthmorrismen.org) for more details. New members are very welcome.
An example of the dances that were videoed during a practice session can be found on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=perth+morris+dancers+western+australia&search_type=&aq=f