Dance Teams
Dance Teams 2026
One of the original Bampton teams with a history stretching back at least 400 years and perhaps as far as 600 years. We dance the Bampton tradition, of course, in the Cotswold style with handkerchiefs and music from fiddles and melodeons.
South Zeal is lucky to have two Morris Dance teams, Tinners Morris and Cog & Wheels. They appear every year at the festival as well as being joined by invited teams. Both are very welcoming to new members. If you fancy having loads of fun whilst getting fit click on their links to get in touch.
Cogs & Wheels Ladies Morris were formed in 1995. We take our inspiration from Finch Foundry in Sticklepath and the surrounding Dartmoor landscape. Our costumes reflect the hues of the moor and our Beldames style of dancing is quite distinctive. Our original team of ten has grown each year and although some are relatively new to Morris dancing we believe that our enthusiasm and joy for the dance overcomes all obstacles!
Twenty years ago, after seeing the success of Cogs and Wheels, a group of lads were coerced into the Morris by Mike Palmer. As a surprise to everyone, Tinners is still going strong-ish. We are a group of local friends committed to the tradition of dancing; with some energy, whilst having fun and giving entertainment to audiences. We are proud to represent North Dartmoor and to regularly support the Dartmoor Folk Festival which remains the very best in the country.
It's good to see some of the younger generation in the Side, but we are always looking for new local fellas to join the merry crew.