I remember many, many years ago, I did Irish dancing at primary school as it was just part of the curriculum, I went to school in Dublin. In those days our mum's put rags in our hair the night before to make the ringlets. I'm talking circa 1980!!
I've done it and it's not an easy dance to master, I belonged to an academy, I haven't got the body for it anymore ! Too fat and have abcence seizures now , so my balance ain't great
It is good to see men and women wearing kilts by dancing. Irish dancing is very good to do. It helps you to stay in shape by exercising your body. It allows you to learn about the Irish culture. My ancestors were Irish and Scottish. It makes happy to see Irish men and Irish women celebrating their culture everywhere they may go. Keep up the great work. Two thumbs up to you all.
The governed body that gatekeeps not only the sport but also a gendered and homophobic tradition has continually driven their own customer base away since the Riverdance boom. Would love to know your thoughts.
Johnny and Claire now live in Ireland and they teach me. They have their own Irish dancing school McMorrow. Their daughter went to Scotland one week ago and she won and she is only 7 or 8 Johnny has no emotion and Claire shouts a lot. But their both really good
My niece was in Irish dancing and ballet for years. Apparently, she received many small injuries. I believe it’s called reflex sympathetic dystrophy. She’s now in her 30’s and walks with a cane.
I am part Irish through my great grandfather came from Ireland, what I was told, this is on my Mother's side and it is on her said,,I am glad to see it ,because I am from the UNITED STATES OF A AMERICA,,and from CALIFORNIA,,UNITED STATE OF AMERICA .DIANA KNIGHT (MY MOTHERS MADE NAME IS FIELDS)
God bless Michael Flatley and everything he's done to change the face of Irish dancers. It's because of what he did with Riverdance that Irish dancers have a the possibility to dance professionally outside of opening their own school. I saw him dance live with Feet of Flames, and he was electrifying. I started Irish dancing when I was 12 but started tap dancing when I was 4. As a tapper, watching him dance is one of the most fascinating things I've ever seen in my life. Dance on, everybody!
Well I’m Scottish, I live in England as my husband and son are English. My grandparents were Irish so I’m a bit of a good mix up, but anyone say Scotland and I’ll be yelling lol
Riverdance did not change Irish dance, it took over the tap but Irish dance is much more, I know because I am Irish. Just dance. 'Dance, dance where ever you may be I am The Lord of the dance he' The Dubliners and ou beloved Luke Kelly.
I remember many, many years ago, I did Irish dancing at primary school as it was just part of the curriculum, I went to school in Dublin. In those days our mum's put rags in our hair the night before to make the ringlets. I'm talking circa 1980!!
My mam did that in th 50's!
Most people probably disagree but I think most dancers look really pretty in their costumes.
+Brenda Spain I agree! I love the wigs especially. I LOVE curly hair.
What about the dancing?
Even in my cheaper dress, I get plenty of compliments from those in and out of the Irish dance world.
Literally no one disagrees.
I do too
Some people think that Irish dancing is so easy, but it is not!! You have to work so hard and practice so much!! Like if u agree!!❤️
It's a hard dance to master and takes a lot of dedication. Irish dancing is the reason I am strong willed and don't like giving up on anything!
I have always thought it looks really hard.
@@nbenefielI dabbled in it 20 odd years ago at 21 it’s extremely tough
I've done it and it's not an easy dance to master, I belonged to an academy, I haven't got the body for it anymore ! Too fat and have abcence seizures now , so my balance ain't great
This girl Claiee, is so preety without the wigs, she really a beautiful irish girl.
You mean Claire.
It is good to see men and women wearing kilts by dancing. Irish dancing is very good to do. It helps you to stay in shape by exercising your body. It allows you to learn about the Irish culture. My ancestors were Irish and Scottish. It makes happy to see Irish men and Irish women celebrating their culture everywhere they may go. Keep up the great work. Two thumbs up to you all.
The governed body that gatekeeps not only the sport but also a gendered and homophobic tradition has continually driven their own customer base away since the Riverdance boom.
Would love to know your thoughts.
Johnny and Claire now live in Ireland and they teach me. They have their own Irish dancing school McMorrow. Their daughter went to Scotland one week ago and she won and she is only 7 or 8
Johnny has no emotion and Claire shouts a lot. But their both really good
Catherine Lavin their daughter sheenagh recently won North American nationals
No way that is so cool 😎
Beautiful! My daughter currently dances. Love this video. Very informative.
I love Irish dancing
Oh how I miss competitions. I need my current studio to get certified
Our boys wore a kilt when they danced in the early 80's. Looked so much better than pants.
love it i think it was really good
It is ridiculously expensive
I agree on the fake tan issue I’m a ballroom dancer and I have an autoimmune condition so can’t use fake tan
The dancing is what’s important
Ringlets were not compulsory either not all dancers had long hair. Just tidy hair was needed.
Did they forget that Australians are just deported Irish?
Scottish and this takes me bk to my Irish dancing days
My niece was in Irish dancing and ballet for years. Apparently, she received many small injuries. I believe it’s called reflex sympathetic dystrophy. She’s now in her 30’s and walks with a cane.
I am part Irish through my great grandfather came from Ireland, what I was told, this is on my Mother's side and it is on her said,,I am glad to see it ,because I am from the UNITED STATES OF A AMERICA,,and from CALIFORNIA,,UNITED STATE OF AMERICA .DIANA KNIGHT (MY MOTHERS MADE NAME IS FIELDS)
A world champion told me that her and her sister practiced for four hours per day since she was a small child.
God bless Michael Flatley and everything he's done to change the face of Irish dancers. It's because of what he did with Riverdance that Irish dancers have a the possibility to dance professionally outside of opening their own school. I saw him dance live with Feet of Flames, and he was electrifying. I started Irish dancing when I was 12 but started tap dancing when I was 4. As a tapper, watching him dance is one of the most fascinating things I've ever seen in my life. Dance on, everybody!
Cool
I'm going to the worlds next year I can't wait
Hannah Singleton I am too! :)
If you were both competing, how did you get on?
Does anyone else always yell YESSSS when they mention your country 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿New Zealand🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
Jessie Fea me I get mentioned a lot I. Irish lol
Little Fox66 ohh cool Iv always wanted to visit Ireland 🇮🇪👌👌
Well I’m Scottish, I live in England as my husband and son are English. My grandparents were Irish so I’m a bit of a good mix up, but anyone say Scotland and I’ll be yelling lol
Riverdance did not change Irish dance, it took over the tap but Irish dance is much more, I know because I am Irish. Just dance. 'Dance, dance where ever you may be I am The Lord of the dance he' The Dubliners and ou beloved Luke Kelly.
I'm an irish dancer I'm going next year
Good luck;)
I think some of these people forget about Tap dancing 😂😂
Tap is based on irish
THE GIRLS SHOULD BE ABLE TO WEAR SWEAT PANTS AS 5HEY PRACTICE THEIR DANCING
Greedy people make big money from this, making sure that only those with the most financial resources can afford to compete. It’s shameful. BOO
It’s definitely a shame that many good dancers would be excluded from the opportunities due to financial issues
Only reason for being the butt of jokes as he said, is the arms and whole upper body. It looks absurd. I just try to keep my eye on legs
CLRG gonna become bankrupt now because of cheating .... lollll womp womp
I loved the simpler dresses of Riverdance. I hate the wigs.
believe in Jesus and be saved God bless
Please loose the wigs and makeup