Southport Swords

Name: Southport Swords
Location: Southport Swords

The Southport Swords are a team of Sword and Morris dancers based in Southport. We were formed in 1968 primarily to dance English longsword dances, but also Cotswold and rapper. We have danced across the UK and in Eire, Belgium and France. We are always pleased to welcome new members, with or without previous experience. Although we are a men’s dance side, we welcome female musicians.

We currently practise on Tuesday nights, 9.00 -10.30, at the Mount, Manchester Rd, in Southport. During the winter months we mainly practise, but with the occasional dance out such as our traditional Boxing Day lunchtime dance meet at the Hesketh Arms, Churchtown (see Program), followed by the Guesthouse in Union Street, Southport. During the summer we dance out on Tuesday evenings at various local pubs and also go away for weekends of dancing with different sides around the country. Most years we have a Day of Dance in May when other sides come to join us dancing out around the area.

If you are thinking of joining us, why not come to one of our practice nights to see if you would enjoy sword dancing. Please phone beforehand to ensure we are not dancing out.

Please see our website for further information.