Morris Dance from 400 Roses & Slubbing Billy’s

Formed in 2005, the 400 Roses are a unique dance troupe, that combine Tribal Belly Dance with UK-style Folk and Morris Dance.

The Black, Red and White themed costumes use an abundance of red and white silk roses to represent our Yorkshire and Lancashire origins.

The group is based in and practice in Shipley, West Yorkshire.

Slubbing Billy’s is a mixed Morris side dancing in the North West style. They dance in clogs and bowler hats decorated with fresh flowers. A large bass drum keeps them in time and their musicians play traditional folk dance tunes. In purple kit , sticks and bells they put on a colourful energetic display.

The Slubbing Billy’s will also be dancing on Sunday in Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market

FREE EVENT

9.45-10.15am Market Place

12.30-1.00pm Ripon Cathedral forecourt

2.30-3pm Ripon Cathedral forecourt

4.00-4.30pm Market Place