Basingclog Morris

Welcome!


Basingclog are your friendly local clog side in Basingstoke and surrounding area. We dance the North West style of clog performing dances from the North of England originating some 300 years ago in an around the cotton mills. We are a mixed side and as well as performing traditional dances, we have been known to create our own to further the living tradition. Basingclog’s costume of black, white and red is designed to complement the style of North West dancing, giving a bright and colourful display. We believe in dancing to entertain, and we are renowned for the energy and enthusiasm we put into our dances, and for the volume of noise generated by our band. 


Practices

In Summer we can be found at the venues listed on the Diary detailed elsewhere on this website. 

During the Winter we meet weekly for practices as follows: 

When: Tuesday nights at 8.00 pm 

Where: Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall 


Try us?

Why not come Clogging?
We're always looking for new dancers or musicians. If you've never danced North-West Morris before, don't worry, we'll teach you everything you need to know in our winter practice sessions. We welcome both male and female dancers. 

Interested? 
Then email contact@basingclog.org.uk for details. 



What's it like being a dancer?
If you're a dancer, you'll normally attend a weekly practice where you'll be taught the dances and practice them. Once you've learned them well enough there will be opportunities to perform them with the rest of the side. It takes a while to learn a few dances and you won't be invited to perform until you're ready. Don't worry if you're a total beginner, there's plenty of help and support to hand. 

What's it like being a musician?
If you are a musician, like the dancers you'll attend a weekly practice where you'll learn the tunes that accompany the dances and practice them. We mostly play tunes in the keys of D, G and occasionally C to suit folk instruments. If you're not sure if your instrument is suitable please contact us using the details on the contact page of this website. 

Families
We are a family side and children over 11 are welcome as long as accompanied by a participating parent. 
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