The Morris Dance is a traditional English folk dance performed by groups of dancers to mark the beginning of spring, involving rhythmic stepping and choreographed movements often accompanied by music. While records of the Morris dance date back to 1448, there is no mention of it earlier than the late 15th century. Today it is commonly associated with England, though there are over 150 Morris dance teams in the United States as well.

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2. The Morris Dance is a English dance often accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers marking the first day of spring. What is the Morris Dance? A picture of Morris Dancers ->

3. There are claims that there are records of the Morris dance dating back to 1448. There is no mention of Morris dancing earlier than the late 15th century, although early records such as Bishops Visitation Articles mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities. In the modern day, it is commonly thought of as a uniquely English activity, although there are around 150 Morris teams in the United States. The Origin of the Morris Dance