The 2017 Day of Dance was another great success. Even the sun shone, despite the gloomy forecast. We would be grateful for any stills or videos people would like to send us. Some videos of some of the teams can be seen at:
We have some photos now of the 2016 Day of Dance thanks to Chris Fincham. If anyone else has any they would like to send, or links to You Tube videos, we would be most grateful for them:
York’s Minster Strays making their mark on Hull’s Victoria PierThe Host team, Rackaback, perform at the Street Life Museum with Wilberforce House behind them.Grimsby’s Herring Gals dance at the Street Life Museum, reflected in the glass.Photocall on Hull’s Victoria Pier.Lincoln’s Bishop’s Morris strut their stuff with longswords on the pier.Bishop’s Morris with the “rose” held aloft.Clogaire performing on the boards of the pier.The Herring Gals busy on the pier.Bridlington’s Makara Morris getting aggressive on the pier.Minster Strays on the pier again.All the way from Hessle, the Raving Maes dance out on the pier.If anyone ever asks you what a Wayzgoose looks like you can show them this picture!Otley’s own Wharfedale Wayzgoose perform on the pier.Scarborough’s White Rose Garland boasted the oldest and youngest members, unless others weren’t telling!More of White Rose Garland.
You tube videos of groups at the 2015 Kingston Upon Hull Day of Traditional Dance:
The family photo at the showcase. Two teams are missing from the shot. Green Ginger Morris were delayed and Makara were only there in the morning.Rackaback Morris, hosts of the 2015 Kingston Upon Hull Day of Dance, perform the traditional Aldborough Ploughboy’s dance.Rackaback Morris, hosts of the Kingston upon Hull Day of Traditional Dance, perform in the sunshine in Queen’s Gardens.There were questions from the crowd to be answered.And the audience joined in!Ravens Morris from Shiptonthorpe in action in Trinity SquareHull’s own Green Ginger Garland and band in front of the BBC building.Rackaback’s squire in full action.Long view of the final showcase area in Queen’s Gardens. BBC building behind. Fine building – nobody home!Raven’s Morris in full flight in the final showcase.Scarborough’s White Rose Garland, Hull’s Rackaback and Shiptonthorpe’s Ravens joined by a stray Kesteven Morris Man as they prepare to dance in Trinity Square. Holy Trinity Church in the background.Alford Morris came up from Lincolnshire to join us for the 2015 Kingston Upon Hull Day of Traditional Dance.Neighbouring team Beverley Garland Dancers joined us for the Kingston Upon Hull Day of Traditional Dance, 2015.Hull’s own Green Ginger Garland Dancers celebrate the Kingston upon Hull Day of Traditional Dance in Queen’s Gardens in 2015.Domesday Morris came from Stoke on Trent to join our Kingston Upon Hull Day of Traditional Dance in 2015.The Kesteven Ladies team in full flight at the showcase in Queen’s Gardens during the Kingston upon Hull Day of Traditional Dance, 2015.The Kesteven Ladies team make their mark in Queen’s Gardens during the Kingston upon Hull Day of Traditional dance, 2015.Kesteven Morris Men, normally paragons of modesty, are persuaded to pose for the camera at the Kingston Upon Hull Day of Traditional Dance, 2015. In the right background is the BBC building. Did we make the news? No!Saltaire’s Rainbow Morris enjoying the sun in Queen’s Gardens at the 2015 Kingston Upon Hull Day of Traditional Dance.Acorn Morris in full flow at the 2015 Kingston Upon Hull Day of Traditional DanceKesteven Morris ladies team at the “Green Bricks” beside Hull Marina.More of Kesteven Ladies by the Marina with a historic Humber Sloop behind themThe Raving Maes from Hessle dancing out by the Hull Marina.The Kesteven Morris Men in full flow by Hull Marina.Yorkshire Chandelier perform by Hull Marina.
Rainbow Morris from Saltaire in action in Trinity Square beside Holy Trinity Church.Alford Morris from Lincolnshire perform in King Edward Street with the City Hall in the Background.The host team, Rackaback, perform at the end of King Edward Street.The Kesteven Ladies Team perform with a victim from the audience at the end of King Edward Street.Lincolnshire’s Alford Morris perform with guests at the end of King Edward Street with the City Hall in the background.Yorkshire Chandelier by Hull Marina.White Rose Garland Dancers opposite the Green Bricks in 2015.The Makara Morris Musicians in Trinity Square 2015Acorn Morris dance with an historic Humber Sloop in the background in 2015.Domesday Morris from Stoke on Trent dance in front of an historical Humber Sloop.Scarborough’s White Rose Garland Dancers perform with a Humber Sloop for a backdrop.Makara Morris from Bridlington and Driffield dancing in Trinity Square in front of Holy Trinity ChurchAcorn Morris perform on the Marina side opposite the “Green Bricks”.Domesday Morris proving a scary lot! Can’t see the press gang troubling them.The Raving Maes in full swing on the Marina side in 2015.Yorkshire Chandelier from Sheffield perform on the Marina side in 2015.The Raving Maes on the Marina Side in 2015.
The 2013 Photos
Mixed groups and conscripted members of the audience dance “Tinners” at the 2013 festivalBridlington’s Makara Morris dance at the head of the marina.
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