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Morris dancing sexism row as women-only group accuse male dancers of making 'crude' and 'gross' remarks

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Boys, J. (2026, November 1). Morris dancing sexism row as women-only group accuse male dancers of making 'crude' and 'gross' remarks. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16255941/Morris-dancing-sexism-row-women-group-accuse-male-dancers-making-crude-gross-remarks.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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A women-only Morris dancing group called Heaps Morris from Bristol has accused male dancers of making inappropriate and offensive remarks about their appearance and attire. The troupe, which was founded in 2023 and follows the traditional Cotswold-style, stated that these comments have made members feel uncomfortable and nearly ruined several dance performances. In response to criticism and support on social media, Heaps Morris emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable and reiterated their stance against crude comments while expressing appreciation for their supportive friends in the community.

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A dispute over sexism has erupted in the Morris dancing community, with a women-only group called Heaps Morris from Bristol accusing male dancers of making "crude" and "gross" remarks. Founded in 2023, Heaps Morris describes itself as a vibrant group of female-identifying dancers who perform in traditional Cotswold-style attire. The troupe reported receiving an overwhelming number of uncomfortable comments that have nearly ruined dance events for several members. They emphasized on social media that such behavior is never acceptable and should not be excused with phrases like "that's just what he's like" or "he's just old-fashioned."

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A Morris dancing sexism row has broken out after a women-only group accused their male counterparts of making 'crude' and 'gross' remarks. asserted

group → break → remarks

Heaps Morris, a group from Bristol, said they had received an 'overwhelming' number of comments from 'male Morris dancers that have made us outright uncomfortable'. asserted

us → say → dancers

The troupe, founded in 2023, added that the comments had 'near ruined dance outs for a number of members'. asserted

comments → found → members

The group dances in the traditional Cotswold-style and was named after the 'heaps of dross' found at Troopers Hill in Bristol. asserted

group → dance → Bristol

It describes itself as a 'vibrant group of female-identifying dancers'. asserted

It → describe → dancers

Heaps Morris wrote on social media: 'To be clear - it is never, ever relevant, funny, or necessary to make crude, dodgy, gross comments on our appearances, how our kit makes you feel, our underwear, how you feel about other female Morris dancers etc etc.' asserted

you → write → etc

The troupe wears white dresses with pink accessories and members are often pictured wearing shorts underneath for modesty. asserted

members → wear → modesty

The group said that excuses such as 'that's just what he's like' or 'he's just old fashioned' were not acceptable. Heaps Morris dances in the traditional Cotswold-style and was named after the 'heaps of dross' found at Troopers Hill in Bristol asserted

Morris → say → Bristol

The group from Bristol said they had received an 'overwhelming' number of comments from 'male Morris dancers that have made us outright uncomfortable' asserted

us → say → dancers

It added: 'We're not demonising male Morris dancers, we love our Morris friends! asserted

we → add → friends

Scores of fellow dancers wrote comments of support underneath the post. asserted

Scores → write → post

Essex-based Chelmsford Morris wrote: 'Thank you for speaking out about this, I agree that those excuses of the past are no longer (and never were) valid!' asserted

excuses → base → past

Similarly, Pensans Morris said: 'Well done on speaking out. asserted

Morris → say → ?

Unfortunately so many women are just so used to it it gets dismissed as expected if not acceptable. asserted

it → dismiss → it

We all need to do more.' asserted

We → need → more

It added: 'Your kits are gorgeous, don't ever change.' asserted

kits → add → ?

Morris dancing sexism row as women-only group accuse male dancers of making 'crude' and 'gross' remarks

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