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Five Rivers Morris Five Rivers Morris was formed in 2008 by a bunch of like-minded folk in Sheffield who wanted to dance some Morris. We still do, so we still do.

Formed in Sheffield in 2008 by a bunch of like-minded blokes who wanted to dance some Morris. We aspire to dance traditional Cotswold Morris with energy, vigour and enthusiasm. We like to keep things simple. We don't have a band. We don't yell or shout. And we don't wear lots of ribbons. We dance clean, crisp Morris accompanied by one or two musicians. Sometimes we do this at major folk festivals,

in city centres and at other large events. Sometimes it's just us, a man and his dog in the back of a pub in Sheffield. Wherever we are and whoever we're dancing for, we enjoy ourselves and aim to provide as much entertainment as possible to anyone who sticks around to watch. We’re always on the look-out for men interested in joining Five Rivers Morris as dancers or musicians (ideally both!). Our practice sessions run from September through to April, so the best time for new dancers to join us is at the start of this period, allowing plenty of time to learn the dances ready for the following Summer. If you are interested in finding out more about us the best thing to do is come see us at one of our dance outs at pubs around Sheffield over Summer. This will give you a chance to see the dances for yourself and have a chat and get to know the team. Alternatively, get in touch if you’d like to have an informal chat about joining, or even better if you’ve already made up your mind and want to let us know to expect you at our next practice session! Practices are every Thursday, 8 – 9:30 at the Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton St, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S6 2HH. There’s plenty of free parking and it’s very close to the New Barracks Tavern for post-practice refreshment!

We'll be dancing at Holmfirth Festival of Folk tomorrow! See us at various spots around town:
08/05/2026

We'll be dancing at Holmfirth Festival of Folk tomorrow! See us at various spots around town:

01/05/2026
Happy May Day everyone! Here's our traditional view on May Morning at dawn (we've got really good blackout curtains).
01/05/2026

Happy May Day everyone! Here's our traditional view on May Morning at dawn (we've got really good blackout curtains).

Tonight is our first dance out of the season! We'll be at from 8.
23/04/2026

Tonight is our first dance out of the season! We'll be at from 8.

18/04/2026

Thank you to all the teams and pubs that attended or hosted our 4th St George's dayish Dance Out in Kelham Island today you were all fantastic and another year with excellent weather ❤️

Wakefield Morris Dancers Five Rivers Morris Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers Ramshackle Morris Alder Saw Grinders Union Hymn to Ninkasi The Fat Cat

We've been developing a new, self-written jig for the 2026 season. While we are primarily a traditional team, we also re...
01/04/2026

We've been developing a new, self-written jig for the 2026 season. While we are primarily a traditional team, we also really like adding new material to the morris cannon.

We're really proud of how this is developing and would be interested to hear your feedback or see any video version;

*Five Rivers Morris, new jig, name tbc*

Traditional / Fieldtown / jig
Sequence – OY;FU;UF;FC;UF;UC;UF

Unique figure: (after each movement, active hanky becomes passive and remains in position until active on next movement)
Right hanky present horizontally in front with forehand flick down
Repeat left hanky
Right hanky present horizontally in front with backhand flick down
Repeat left hanky
Right hanky over left shoulder
Left hanky over right shoulder
Right hanky to right ear
Left hanky to left ear
Right hanky to right side, waist height
Left hanky to left side, waist height
Waist-galley clockwise once
Feet together, jump with 90° turn to right

Come join us tomorrow!
31/12/2025

Come join us tomorrow!

1 January, 12 noon, Sheffield Cathedral. Welcome in 2026 in the usual way with Sheffield City Morris. Along with our friends Five Rivers Morris & Pecsaetan. You know it makes sense (… even with a hangover and extreme tiredness).

We'll be dancing this Sunday as part of Soundpost's Carols in the Winter Gardens! Timings below...
09/12/2025

We'll be dancing this Sunday as part of Soundpost's Carols in the Winter Gardens! Timings below...

Coming up this Sunday 14th December 🎄 Have a Big Song with us, hear our adults and youth folk groups perform their seasonal favourites, and watch the mighty dance their socks off!

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