The North West Clog Morris tradition was and is strong in the Mill Towns of Lancashire and Cheshire. Traditionally danced by the female mill-workers, the working clogs and bobbins form part of the style of dance. Refer to the Photos page for an idea of the kit worn.

In times gone by, women left work when they married, so the workers and hence dancers would have been largely the unmarried, or younger women. Clearly therefore, an energetic high stepping style of dance is the essence of North West Morris, and whilst Time cannot be Stood Still, the dancers of Chinewrde effect the vigour and drive of the dances' origins.

Dance is about performance and audience - hence Chinewrde Morris is not merely a keep-fit club, but dance out whenever possible between April and September; with the winter period (with one or two exceptional dance-outs) used for tuition and practice so that audiences actively seek them out to watch when they do perform.

With a large number of dancers in the membership, typically over 20, close friendships are formed and these both heighten the performances through mutual support as well as ensuring a warm welcome will be found within the ranks for all would-be recruits.

In order to regularise tuition, Chinewrde usually asks newcomers to join simultaneously, typically in October when the time can be spent introducing new dances and polishing existing ones. Currently Chinewrde are open to approaches from would-be new recruits.
Recent additions to the side include people with no previous experience and experienced dancers (outside Chinewrde this combination is rarely found in a single individual !).

Practises are held Wednesday evenings 8pm to 10pm; Musicians practice night is variable and not weekly.

If you are seriously interested please use the Contact Page to get in touch, we will be happy to provide further information.