What kind of morris dancing does Earlsdon Morris Men do?

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Earlsdon Morris Men is a morris dancing side — a men's team — based in Earlsdon, Coventry. The site identifies the group as "Earlsdon Morris Men" and uses "Earlsdon Morris" as its heading, but the homepage excerpt does not name a specific morris tradition (such as Cotswold, Border, or North West). To learn which style the side dances and its history, the site's "About Us" page is the place to check.

What the homepage confirms

  • Group type: A morris men's side, not a mixed or women's team, based on the name "Earlsdon Morris Men."
  • Location: Earlsdon, a suburb of Coventry, inferred from the group name and site domain.
  • Public activity: The side performs publicly. The homepage lists a "Next Performance" field and a "Watch Us" page, though the next date is shown as T.B.A.
  • Practice schedule: The site notes "no Morris practice Monday 26 October," which indicates the side normally holds Monday practices.
  • Recruitment: A "Want to join Earlsdon? Click Here" link shows the side is open to new members.

What the homepage does not confirm

The excerpt gives no detail on:

  • Which morris style or tradition the side performs
  • When the side was founded or its history
  • Where and when performances usually take place
  • What joining involves (experience needed, fees, kit)

Because the style is unconfirmed, don't assume Cotswold or any other tradition from the name alone. Morris sides vary widely in costume, music, and step style, so the distinction matters if you're choosing a side to watch or join.

How to find out more

  1. Open the "About Us" page on earlsdonmorrismen.org.uk for the side's tradition and history.
  2. Check "Watch Us" for performance dates and locations once they are posted.
  3. Use "Contact Us" to ask directly about the dance style, practice times, and how to join.

If you're considering joining, the Monday practice note is a useful starting point — confirm the current schedule through the contact page before attending, since the listed date suggests practices can be cancelled or changed.