Wolf's Head & Vixen Morris
Est. 1995
Wolf's Head & Vixen Morris
est 1995 Wolf's Head & Vixen Morris
Meet the Wolf's Head & Vixen Morris side
Mel
Meet Mel the Vixen's Squire, responsible for the leadership and performance of the Vixen's dancers. "I have danced with Wolf's Head and Vixen Morris since 2003. It's a great way to have fun, be creative and it keeps you fit! We've had some amazing opportunities to dance in some fantastic places and met some fantastic people."
Graham
Meet Graham the Wolf's Head Squire, responsible for the leadership and performance of the Wolf's Head dancers. Graham joined in 2017.
"I found the side so welcoming, fun and friendly. I particularly enjoy working alongside the Wolfshead Foreperson when we have new dancers, watching their progression and achievements. If I've had a bad day at work coming to practice or going to a stand uplifts me!.
Emma
Meet Emma the Vixens Foreperson and Bagperson. The Foreperson teaches and trains the dancers, and the Bagperson is the keeper of the bag or treasurer. Emma is super woman and does both brilliantly! "I joined in 2017 and I think we are incredibly inclusive as a side and I love the social aspect of being in a team. I’m primarily a dancer but love playing in the band too."
Arran
Meet Arran the Wolf's Head Foreperson. The Foreperson teaches and trains the dancers, runs practice sessions, and maintains the quality and style of the dances. Arran joined Wolf's Head in 2015. "I've gone to places I would never have got the opportunity to go to otherwise. It's been great as Foreperson to watch new people progress and to also resurrect old dances with the help of the Squire."
Hannah
Meet Hannah the side Secretary. She does the boring admin, manages bookings, coordinates with event organisers, and liases with the Squires. 'I joined the side in 2019 after many years dancing cotswolds, I fancied trying something darker and with big sticks! Everyone was so welcoming and now going to practice or a stand is a great time spent with great friends."
Whistling Simon
Meet Simon, the side Gaffer (Music Foreperson). Simon leads the band and coordinates the tunes to match the dancers. "I joined in 2008 and I was drawn to the side as they stopped me in my tracks at Rochester Sweeps. It was the the unique gothic look and haunting music. I love music and writing tunes so being able to have an input as gaffer means a lot."
Ian
Meet Ian also known as 'The Shouty Man' or just 'Shouty'. As well as introducing the dances with a little bit of information and a lot of humour, Ian also plays the big drum and makes it go boom! "I've been with the side since 2011 and really enjoy being a different person as Shouty. I can be silly and pose in front of the camera- I'm actually really shy! I like the support in the side, we all look after each other in whatever way we can."
Wolfie/Neil
Meet Neil who plays our Beast 'Wolfie', Bodhran player and Wolf's Head dancer. "I joined in 2019 and I really enjoy the camaraderie within the side and with other Morris sides. Being 'Wolfie' I get to be someone I'm not usually, posing, causing mischief and occasionally scaring people!"
Of course, as well as the fine folks shown above, there are many more wonderful members of Wolf's Head & Vixen.
Dancers, musicians, helpers & hosters.
Rachel, Alice, William, Georgie, Michelle, Martin, Nancy, Tom, Les, Katie, Angela, Morgan, Carla, Dill, Samantha, Sandra, & Mr Ian