Pig Dyke Molly
Dancers from the Fens in Glorious Black and White
Years ago, when there was no telly, Nintendo, or even Monopoly, the people of the Fens entertained themselves and others by dressing up in strange costumes, hiding their faces, and dancing for money or beer, much to the disapproval of civilised people. They called it Molly dancing.
We have adapted the dances and music for a modern audience but retained the Molly tradition of individuality, rebelliousness, bizarre costumes, anonymity, and fun. We perform at small local events and major festivals across the country. We are a relaxed amateur group for whom enjoyment, social life, and the well-being of the team are as important as dancing and music. We are a fully inclusive, mixed gender team. Although amateurs, we set ourselves high standards and are much respected in the world of traditional dance.
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Latest News
Wed 5 Nov, 2025We are sad to report the passing on 4th November 2025 of Christine ("Chris") Kempton, who joined as a dancer when the team (then Yaxley Morris) started in 1987. She became the team's drummer and part of the iconic Pig Dyke band that played for 15 years, and she continued playing until the Covid years.
A picture and tribute from one of the team's current musicians is on this page: Tribute to Chris Kempton.