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San Diego County's Morris Dance Team
San Diego County's Morris Dance Team
Moreton Bay Fig Morris is a San Diego-based team of dancers and musicians who perform a variety of traditional and modern English style folk dances throughout the year. The team was founded in 1984 and has continued to attract new members of all ages and backgrounds.
Dancing With Bells On
Dancing With Bells On
Morris dancing is a peculiar tradition of English folk dance in which the dancers often wear bells on their shins and wave hankies or bash sticks together while dancing. Since the first recorded mention of the dance in the 15th century, it has waxed and waned in popularity, but hundreds of dedicated morris teams around the world are still keeping the tradition alive.
Want To Try It?
Want To Try It?
Morris dancing is great fun, good exercise, and a reasonable excuse to act foolish in public. If this sounds like your kind of dancing, Moreton Bay Fig Morris meets for practice on Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm, at the War Memorial Building in San Diego's Balboa Park. Enter from the Zoo parking lot side door and find us in the first room to the left. All are welcome!
Just Want To Watch?
Just Want To Watch?
Moreton Bay Fig Morris performs at various events in the San Diego area throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook or check out the list below to find out about upcoming performances. You can also book us to dance at your event!
Upcoming Practices, Performances, and Other Events
Upcoming Practices, Performances, and Other Events
Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Regular practice in the War Memorial Building in Balboa Park. New dancers always welcome! New musicians too!
Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. - MBFM will be performing at the annual International Dance Association Festival (IDA Fest) in the Balboa Park Club Building at 2150 W. Pan American Rd. (behind the International Houses). This performance will include a teaching segment where you can learn the dance called Bacca Pipes! (No experience or partner necessary.)
Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. - MBFM will be part of the House of England's lawn program at the International Houses, Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. In addition to performing several exciting Morris dances, we will also be bringing our May Pole and inviting you to join in to help welcome the coming of spring!
Friday, May 1, 2026, at sunrise - Per long Morris tradition, MBFM will be dancing the sun up for May Day. All are welcome to join us--to dance with us or just to watch--at Mount Soledad Memorial Park, 6905 La Jolla Scenic S Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Other News
Other News
Balboa Park and Zoo Parking Update
Balboa Park and Zoo Parking Update
April 2026 - Parking for Tuesday night practice is affected by the recent implementation of fees for parking in Balboa Park and the SD Zoo lot. However, there are still ways to park for free to attend practice!
Street parking in Balboa Park is free after 6 p.m. This includes Zoo Dr., which runs along the west side of the War Memorial Building. (Park across the street from the building, as the side directly adjacent to the building is Permit Only parking. There are usually spaces available in the evenings around practice time.)
Zoo members can park for free in the Zoo lot, and San Diego County residents get reduced-price Zoo membership. Make sure to enter your vehicle information in the Zoo's system!
Please be aware that if you park in the Zoo lot (even after 6 p.m.) and are NOT a Zoo member, you may get a ticket. If you're not sure whether you have parked in the right spot, ask us when you arrive!
Video courtesy Rich Wells
Video courtesy Rich Wells
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