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WE are NANCY BUTTERFLY - a Morris Dance side based in the Redditch and Bromsgrove areas of Worcestershire. We draw our dancers and musicians from a wide area. New dancers and musicians are welcome to join us - contact us for details, or speak to us at one of our events-we welcome newcomers at all standards. The only qualification needed is enthusiasm! The side have been dancing for over 25 years, and celebrated this anniversary in July 2005. (Photos)

See the original sketch map by Norman Neasom RWS, RBSA, (from which the name 'Nancy Butterfly' was derived).

We dance in the North-West Morris tradition. This is a style which is both exuberant, energetic and keeps you fit! More info.

Amongst the many things which distinguish it from the other Morris traditions are the distinctive clogs which can be seen and heard during our performances!

NANCY BUTTERFLY hope to keep the tradition alive and therefore welcome bookings to dance at local fetes, charity events and hostelries . Contact us to check our availability.

We are members of the Morris Federation.



LATEST ! Site updated - October 2008

We are RECRUITING! (All dancers/musicians welcome - practices starting (times and dates HERE)- or contact us for details)

Next dance-out: at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, (Saturday 29th November from 1.00pm.) celebrating 'Christmas' (workshops planned here soon - keep checking the website.)


Not the usual Nancy Butterfly weather! - However, the tour of some Derbyshire villages and pubs, (not to mention an outstanding carvery at the Shepherd's Rest), was still great fun. Thanks to Ripley Morris for the invitation. Some more photos here.



Evesham Vale Weekend! - Guests of Pebworth Morris (Sat 14th June). Our tour, which we shared with Cam Valley Morris, and the highly entertaining 'Flagcrackers of Craven' included a delightful trip down the river Avon. Thanks to Pebworth for their hard work and smooth organisation. Some more photos here.



Woodstock! - Nancy Butterfly dancing in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, as guests of Mason's Apron (Sat 7th June). See more photos of the event, here.

Nancy Butterfly at Woodstock

NEW KIT LAUNCHED! - Nancy Butterfly's updated kit was unveiled at this year's Upton Folk Festival (Sat 3rd May). See more photos of the event, including some of the other sides taking part, here.

Nancy Butterfly wearing their updated kit


Thanks to Glorishears of Brummagem for the invitation to their 25th anniversary celebrations. More photos of Butterfly and other sides at this event, are now in the gallery.

Nancy Butterfly in Chamberlain Square Birmingham


Flags at the Upton Feelgood festival

Upton on Severn Feelgood Festival - 23rd of September.
Thanks to Richard Hannah and all those who helped with the festival, of which Nancy Butterfly were pleased to be a part. (some photos) The people of Upton on Severn have made remarkable progress in recovering from the July floods but clearly there's lots more still to be done. Hopefully people will continue supporting the town.
(If you haven't seen the remarkable photographs recording the floods follow this link to view.)

Village magazine cover photo

Hold the Front Page! Nancy Butterfly make the cover of the 'Village' Magazine following their performance at the Barnt Green Fete. (photo courtesy of The Village Magazine.)