Crook Morris

Crook Morris We are a mixed morris team, performing dances from the Cotswolds, the Welsh Borders and Rapper dances from the North East of England.

Crook Morris is a mixed group of morris dancers based at Kendal, Cumbria, UK. Formed in 1981 after some years as part of Crook Folk Dance Group, the side has become a familiar sight around the UK, dancing at various festivals and events. We practise between 8 and 10pm on Mondays from October to March and we welcome new members, either dancers or musicians. No previous experience is necessary! The

best time to join is in October when we have New Members' Evenings to learn some of the easier dances. INCLUSIVITY

Crook Morris would like to make it clear that we are proud to be an inclusive organisation. Membership is, and always will be open to all, subject to a minimum age limit. Furthermore, we are proactive in standing against all forms of discrimination, both in the Morris world and in all sectors of our society. We want people from all backgrounds to enjoy our dancing, and not made to feel unwelcome or uncomfortable by any element of a performance or our community. PHOTOS

We’re very happy for people to use photographs of our side but only after permission has been granted by Crook Morris. Please contact us for further details. DISCLAIMER

We deplore the use of images, that are in any way connected with organisations or publications which use and condone discriminatory language and behaviour.

After a quiet few weeks for Crook as some of us have been enjoying our holidays and festivals (and recovering from Kenda...
27/08/2026

After a quiet few weeks for Crook as some of us have been enjoying our holidays and festivals (and recovering from Kendal Calling), we are starting to look ahead to the Autumn season. We have our last Monday evening dance out on the 7th September at Ambleside YHA. Then on Saturday 19th September we are performing at Arnside Apple day. Our final event of September is our very own taster day on Sunday 27th at Kendal Parish Hall, where anyone is welcome to come along and give it ago!

04/08/2026

Can you spot Crook Morris during the middle of this Kendal Calling highlights video? 😁

Crook Morris are back at Kendal Calling!The local mixed morris side return to Kendal Calling for 2026 with two days of c...
01/08/2026

Crook Morris are back at Kendal Calling!

The local mixed morris side return to Kendal Calling for 2026 with two days of capers and shenanigans.

If you missed them today (Sat), catch them tomorrow (Sun) at 13:30-14:00 and 16:15-16:45 outside The Stagger Inn.

They're full of the joys of summer!!!


Kendal Calling

Crook had a very hot and sweaty dance out yesterday evening at heft. We were very grateful to be joined by Westmorland S...
25/06/2026

Crook had a very hot and sweaty dance out yesterday evening at heft. We were very grateful to be joined by Westmorland Step & Garland Dancers so we could take turns at entertaining the audience. Check out our website crookmorris.org.uk to see our up coming events and dance outs.

Crook Morris is off on holiday next week to Northumberland to celebrate our 45 years of Crook Morris. Our next dance out...
05/06/2026

Crook Morris is off on holiday next week to Northumberland to celebrate our 45 years of Crook Morris. Our next dance out after we return is the Heft at High Newton on 24th June.

01/05/2026

Nutting Girl ###

Absolutely beautifully clear May Day morning dance up our local fell, Scout Scar. Dawn chorus serenading us up the hill,...
01/05/2026

Absolutely beautifully clear May Day morning dance up our local fell, Scout Scar. Dawn chorus serenading us up the hill, and a cuckoo!
Thanks to all the nutty Crooks for coming out so early to play and thanks to Katie for being official photographer again! πŸ˜πŸ™ƒπŸŒ… ###

It's that time of year again when some of us get up in the wee small hours, sneak about in the dark, and dance up the mo...
30/04/2026

It's that time of year again when some of us get up in the wee small hours, sneak about in the dark, and dance up the most beautiful May Day sunrise!
We'll be up Scout Scar from 5am tomorrow, if you're crazy enough to fancy joining us! πŸ˜ŠπŸ™ƒπŸŒ… ###

Crook Morris had a great time celebrating St George's day today. Lovely to see so many people turn out to watch us danci...
26/04/2026

Crook Morris had a great time celebrating St George's day today. Lovely to see so many people turn out to watch us dancing and performing our Mummers play.

23/04/2026

Beautiful Day here at The The Principal .

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