Cutlers Gate are from Sheffield. They formed just before the pandemic, so spent the first year practicing in car parks when they could. They’re a border style team dancing a mix of their own dances/ tunes and ones they know from other teams. Their kit is based on the colours of a Peacock. Keep your eyes out for the friendly dragon!

Feet First are the UK’s longest running Appalachian Dance Team, performing traditional steps choreographed into performance dances in much the same way as the American Appalachian teams do, with many influences like Ballroom, Irish, Greek, clog, Morris and jazz: high energy, fast and fun.

Flash Company are a mixed side from Otley, West Yorkshire. Formed in 2000, this is their 25th anniversary year. They dance at music and folk festivals and Morris events across the country and perform many self-penned Border, Molly and Appalachian dances in their distinctive black and yellow tatters to more modern tunes, including blues and jazz.

Golden Star Morris is an inclusive morris
dancing side based in Norwich. We perform
dances from the Cotswold tradition using
hankies and sticks. We take pride in our
quality of performance and practise hard to
put on a good show for our spectators,
while simultaneously trying not to take
ourselves too seriously and have lots of fun!

Liberty Hill North West Morris ('Berties') are a fairly new women's team. Formed 'virtually' during lockdown by a group of like-minded, experienced dancers who got together to set up a team with a bit of oomph, style and difference in our dances and music. Our kit is striking as you'll see.

Rattlejag Morris, from Retford, is a mixed side dancing Plough Morris, taking inspiration from the local ploughboys of the 19th century and using material collected from East Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Individual ribbons and facepaint gives the side a vibrancy as they perform a variety of dances; some include swords or brooms; almost all unique, and with rarely heard local music.

Formed in 1999, Whip the Cat are an inclusive and diverse Rapper Sword team from Nottingham, with a pleasing blend of youth and experience. They perform a number of exciting Rapper dances, together with some lovely step clog routines.

The Witchmen – still giving it large with their unique and energetic dancing at festivals up and down the country. Driving, drum led music combines with the magical colours of black and amber for a primal, rhythmic performance.
They are regular visitors to the Gate to Southwell Festival and are looking forward to another great time in 2024.