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2010 Tours - Saturday 8th May
Tredegar House Folk Festival, Newport

Isca Morrismen dancing at the Tredegar House FestivalClick here to bring up directions on how to find Tredegar House in Newport

We were delighted to be able to return to our local dancers festival again and performed during the Saturday afternoon at the following times:

12.45 p.m.
2.05 p.m.
2.50 p.m.		 Dance Procession
Courtyard Stage
Main Marquee

Isca Morrismen dancing at the Tredegar House FestivalIsca Morrismen dancing at the Tredegar House Festival

We always enjoy the festival which has become a fixture in our annual dancing programme since it's early beginnings.   This year the dancing groups performing for visitors included:-

  • La Lachera from the Italy

  • African Culture Development

  • Amairgin The Gael (Irish) from Newport in South Wales

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    Isca Morrismen dancing at the Tredegar House FestivalIsca Morrismen dancing at the Tredegar House Festival

    Plus other UK-based dance groups, including:-

  • Boojum (Rapper)

  • Cardiff Ladies Morris

  • Cobblers Awl

  • Duffryn Divas (Belly Dancers)

  • Gwent Schools Celtic Youth Band

  • India Dance Wales

  • Newport International Dancers

  • Niamh Ni Charra (Fiddle)

  • Shoostring Appalachian

  • Tân Bach (Music)

  • Widders Border

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  • Brandywine Appalachian Cloggers

  • Clocs Canton

  • Cwmni Gwerin Pont-y-Pŵl

  • Flamenco

  • Gwerinwyr Gwent

  • Jawahir Middle East Dancers

  • Newport Salsa

  • O'Donnell Irish Dancers

  • St Mellon’s School (Welsh)

  • Tiger Feet

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    To see the full dancing program for the 2010 festival Click Here

    Isca Morrismen dancing at the Tredegar House FestivalThe dancers during a display at The Gladiator last May Day

    The Isca Morrismen relaxing at the Tredegar House FestivalThe Isca Morrismen dancing at the recent Tredegar House Festival

    Do come and see us at some stage and if you have a liking for tradition then you will be made very welcome.  For those males amongst you who enjoy a pint or two and would like to keep fit then you will be ideal as a dancer.

    Isca Morrismen dancing recently at the Spring Fair in MagorIsca Morrismen dancing recently at the Spring Fair in Magor

    The Isca Morrismen relaxing at the Tredegar House FestivalThe Isca Morrismen dancing at the recent Tredegar House Festival

    If you are a musician of either sex who enjoys folk music, then again you will be well received, so whatever instrument you play, provided that it is portable, come and join us and learn our music.  Come along and we'll ensure that you enjoy yourself and hopefully come back for more as we tour our area over the summer months.



    If you require any more information then please check our Contact and Feedback page for our current officers telephone numbers or email us at our address: Enquiries 'at' Isca-Morrismen.com. We are a lively bunch and travel a fair bit with our activities, both in the UK and Overseas, so come on - contact us today and join in the fun, you'll not regret it!

    Isca Morrismen dancing recently in Schull in Southern IrelandIsca Morrismen dancing recently in Skibbereen in Southern Ireland

    Isca Morrismen dancing at dawn in Caerleon Ampitheatre this yearDancing to welcome in the dawn this year at Caerleon Ampitheatre

    Click here to visit the website of the Otley Brewing Company
    Click here to visit the website of Tomos Watkin Welsh Ales
    Click here to visit the website of The Mount Pleasant     		This year we are delighted that our traditional dancing programme is being sponsored by local Welsh Breweries, producers of excellent real ale to whom we are grateful for their wholehearted support.

    Please enjoy their real ales and visit their websites to learn more by clicking on the pictures.

    We also acknowledge the support and encouragement of The Mount Pleasant in Old Cwmbran, our after-practice venue during the winter.


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