When I was much younger, I used to think this was rubbish and for girls and that the boys were a bit fey but now that I'm older, I can really appreciate the skill and passion that goes into this. This is a great exhibition.
Back in the bad olde days dancing was very much a man's thing...same with pipe bands...why did they have ladies pipe bands? women have pretty much taken over tenor drumming in bands, i dont know why...i really enjoy watching men highland dance and would love to see more young men taking an interest in it.
I too, have not received the skills or talents of my mother's Irish side, or any of my father's Scottish side ~ with the exception of one thing, my LOVE of all things SCOTTISH & all things IRISH!!!!! 🥰🥰
Thank the gods I'm not the only one honestly this is really upsetting to me that I can't get it I've never learned I've never been taught it but I have to learn it because it is part of my culture and I don't want to let my own ancestors down is bad enough that my other side of me is Italian and I'm letting them all down because I can't cook for shite
Awesomely well-danced. His footwork is fantastic! It’s wonderful to see such artistry! Keeping Scottish dance alive takes much skill, accuracy, & stamina! ❤❤❤
Usually in competition the sword dance is danced on crossed double swords( twice as many chances of cutting off of the toes)😀 I could not tell if he was a true scotsman pertaining to his under kilt attire!
Посмотрела танец , прочитала кмментарии - открыла для себя совершенно неизвестную страницу - танец шотландских воинов и традиции связанные с ним - удивительная и захватывпющая история - танец горцев , надо было танцевать босиком и лучших сам король отбирал себе в воины ! Привет из России Я в восторге от мастерства танцора , легкий , как мячик , точные ноги , обоятельный красавчик и замечательная сцена - живая поляна ❤
А я читала про шотландскую кошку и мне порекомендовали это. Ха ха. Кстати , есть шикарный котенок. Никому не надо. Не царапается и не касается вообще. Берешь на руки , прячет когти
Hula in Hawaii was a warriors dance. The King would select warriors from those who were the best in Hula. In the 11th century it is said Scottish warriors would use the Highlander dance to select the best warriors to go into battle. There must be something to this! 😮❤❤❤
Wonderful. When I was young, my siblings and I would put on my mothers bagpipe records, love the bagpipes, they had different pictures on them, I remember sword dancers on one. We would lay sticks on the carpet and pretend to sword dance to the music. Loved it. I am from Ontario Canada, just north of Toronto. Years later roomed with a girl who had been a scottish dancer, ranked 6th in the world, even danced in front of Lady Diana and Prince Charles. I think I just got blessed.
I danced a similar routine when I was 17 years old in high school in a production of Brigadoon, playing Harry Beaton. I did well for my training and my age, but it was nothing like this gentleman with his grace, technique, and skill. Bravo!
@@rolandscales9380 Oh wow, you know a lot, good for you! Or perhaps they meant the particular Scottish accent is beautiful and not that there is merely one Scottish accent that is particularly beautiful, and they didn't ever mention the exclusivity of bagpipe status or manufacture in Scotland. But good for you for owning a few, maybe if you weren't a prick people would care!
The sword dance is but 1 of many dances learnt for highland dancing including the highland fling, reel of tulloch and seann triubhas which my sister, brother and myself learnt and practiced for six or seven years.
Bravo- wonderful dance-:like a feather....men looks so elegant in the highland dress,beeing for a visit in Scotland i love to see men weaing a kilt and hearing bag pipes
Awesome….I love ethnic dances, love the Scottish and Irish styles, I love the music and love all those who keep their traditional dances and music together in spite of changing times. This is absolutely beautiful, it takes a lot of stamina and energy to keeping it going strong….my hats off and a gentle bow to the gentleman. He does this so easily, but it is harder than one may think. I know because I have done some of this myself in my younger years…👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸
What an astounding performance. Such strength looking as though it cost him nothing.Such grace and ridiculously airy leaping on perfectly positioned feet ❤❤❤❤❤
I read a lot of books about historical Scotland and the highlands. Well their romance in the highlands. This dancer will be in my minds eye when I read my next highland romance book! Handsome and talented ❤❤❤
I cannot but really admire the skill and dedication that goes into this dance and to the talent of the dancer who performs it. To be able to get so close to the swords and not touch the blades or lookdown to see where you're putting your feet is amazing.
Absolutely stunning! Beautiful music, fancy and fast foot work.. what's not to love and enjoy! The clothing and scenery are an added bonus. Thank you for sharing!! Lots of love from the US❤❤
@@natalyakostikova1921Lol! Probably not! The bagpipes do have an emotive sound though. Perhaps memories of a previous life? Well, might as well go full on fantasy! 😆
@@Essemm52Don't know. I'm not Scottish, nor do I have any Scottish blood, but the bagpipes hypnotise me. We have pipes in Hungarian folk music too. We call them dudák.
When I was much younger, I used to think this was rubbish and for girls and that the boys were a bit fey but now that I'm older, I can really appreciate the skill and passion that goes into this. This is a great exhibition.
no you were right when you were younger
Back in the bad olde days dancing was very much a man's thing...same with pipe bands...why did they have ladies pipe bands? women have pretty much taken over tenor drumming in bands, i dont know why...i really enjoy watching men highland dance and would love to see more young men taking an interest in it.
I thought that you would have said that now that you are older your first impressions were confirmed 😂.
Terrible.
@@paulscott1091 go back to England
Traditionally, the sword dance was done in bare feet. It was done the night before a battle and the success of the dancer predicted the outcome.
Спасибо за информацию , расширили мой кругозор ❤
So when he accidentally cut his toe off, they had one man less. Yes that wouldn’t be good.
Thank you for the info.
They lost that battle/the dancing was awful!lol
Forgot to add…´sometimes´
My mum won an award in school for best sword dancer (Glasgow). Watching Gareth was amazing. I have two left feet and it didna pass doon tae me LOL!
I too, have not received the skills or talents of my mother's Irish side, or any of my father's Scottish side ~ with the exception of one thing, my LOVE of all things SCOTTISH & all things IRISH!!!!! 🥰🥰
Thank the gods I'm not the only one honestly this is really upsetting to me that I can't get it I've never learned I've never been taught it but I have to learn it because it is part of my culture and I don't want to let my own ancestors down is bad enough that my other side of me is Italian and I'm letting them all down because I can't cook for shite
Outstanding job. Beautiful footwork and style. Thank you for keeping Scottish highland dance alive and well.
I wish we could keep it alive as it once was in my youth. In the 1945- 1950 when we had great fun at Highland dances !
This in Buenos Aires. Argentina
Awesomely well-danced. His footwork is fantastic! It’s wonderful to see such artistry! Keeping Scottish dance alive takes much skill, accuracy, & stamina! ❤❤❤
I could just see me tripping over the knives and impaling meself. Definitely not a dance for sissies. ❤
Also Scottish teachers to keep teaching children at school !😁
Wow! On grass, with a basket-hilt sword! Outstanding!
Usually in competition the sword dance is danced on crossed double swords( twice as many chances of cutting off of the toes)😀 I could not tell if he was a true scotsman pertaining to his under kilt attire!
A lot of stamina skill and althetisim 👏🏻
Clear to see why he is World champion! ❤ Mesmerizing! ❤
Посмотрела танец , прочитала кмментарии - открыла для себя совершенно неизвестную страницу - танец шотландских воинов и традиции связанные с ним - удивительная и захватывпющая история - танец горцев , надо было танцевать босиком и лучших сам король отбирал себе в воины ! Привет из России Я в восторге от мастерства танцора , легкий , как мячик , точные ноги , обоятельный красавчик и замечательная сцена - живая поляна ❤
России привет из Украины! 🖐😀
А я читала про шотландскую кошку и мне порекомендовали это. Ха ха. Кстати , есть шикарный котенок. Никому не надо. Не царапается и не касается вообще. Берешь на руки , прячет когти
Astounding! This beautiful Scottish Dance reminds me very much of Ballet. Bravo!
It reminds me of ballet as well. I guess the limitations of the human body lead to the development of similar dance moves.
They took ballet. It’s part of the training.
Scottish dancing is a more strict precise movement whereas ballet has a more flowing graceful movement.
Me too!
@frozenwarningballet actually originated in Italy.
Fierce warriors and graceful dancers. Absolutely exquisite. ❤
Full on hommo!
@@billybunter3753 🙄 No point in arguing with a combo of prejudice, ignorance and hatred.
@@gaiagreen2690 You're right, fancy pants, oops I mean dress is fine...
@@billybunter3753 Did you ever hear of Scottish history? Did you even go to school?
@@gaiagreen2690 I think I went to school, I can't remember...But I know a homo when I see McOne! 🤣
Hula in Hawaii was a warriors dance. The King would select warriors from those who were the best in Hula. In the 11th century it is said Scottish warriors would use the Highlander dance to select the best warriors to go into battle. There must be something to this! 😮❤❤❤
It is said by whom? My understanding is that the Scottish "warriors" would be "volunteered" by the sergeant-major.
Wonderful. When I was young, my siblings and I would put on my mothers bagpipe records, love the bagpipes, they had different pictures on them, I remember sword dancers on one. We would lay sticks on the carpet and pretend to sword dance to the music. Loved it.
I am from Ontario Canada, just north of Toronto.
Years later roomed with a girl who had been a scottish dancer, ranked 6th in the world, even danced in front of Lady Diana and Prince Charles.
I think I just got blessed.
I really like the sound of bagpipes!
I danced a similar routine when I was 17 years old in high school in a production of Brigadoon, playing Harry Beaton. I did well for my training and my age, but it was nothing like this gentleman with his grace, technique, and skill. Bravo!
You go man. Dance around me anyday!
Wow! Beautifully executed! Talk about strong!!
I sure do love the beautiful Scottish accent , the bagpipes, the dance , all wonderful 😻
I love to hear the trilled RRRRs when a Scottish person speaks. It sounds so musical.
The worrrrrld ❤
Any Scots accent in particular? There are dozens. As for bagpipes, I own several sets, and not one of them is Scottish. Google the subject.
@@rolandscales9380 Oh wow, you know a lot, good for you! Or perhaps they meant the particular Scottish accent is beautiful and not that there is merely one Scottish accent that is particularly beautiful, and they didn't ever mention the exclusivity of bagpipe status or manufacture in Scotland. But good for you for owning a few, maybe if you weren't a prick people would care!
@@seirbhiseach😂 🤣 From a Scot
He’s got great cardio!❤
Absolutely amazing footwork . Precision, strength, timing and your double time was brilliant. Well done. What a joy to watch.
Anyone that has the ability to do this has a piece of my heart
You can see that this takes so much strength and precision!❤❤❤
Must have taken years to reach that level of perfection. Congratulations! It was a pleasure watching this Scottish dancer ❤❤❤
The sword dance is but 1 of many dances learnt for highland dancing including the highland fling, reel of tulloch and seann triubhas which my sister, brother and myself learnt and practiced for six or seven years.
When the sword dance was done with bare feet the swords were real and sharp. Ouch.
Are we watching the same thing?
Yeah. When nothing better to do you dance this ugly ridiculous dance.
That was marvelous! The strength, energy, and polished skill it took to execute that difficult dance was extraordinary!
Now I know why they really wear a sporran…his kilt goes higher with each spring he executes🤭🤭🤭
That was so well danced. Such precise footwork, a delight to watch.
It's like he's summoning spirits with his moves
Bravo- wonderful dance-:like a feather....men looks so elegant in the highland dress,beeing for a visit in Scotland i love to see men weaing a kilt and hearing bag pipes
Incredible performance
Top knotch! Really appreciated watching his footwork! I danced this as a child.
An absolutely fantastic exhibition of both dancer's and piper's skills. Thank you so much for sharing this. An awestruck Scot living in Australia 🇦🇺
Awesome….I love ethnic dances, love the Scottish and Irish styles, I love the music and love all those who keep their traditional dances and music together in spite of changing times. This is absolutely beautiful, it takes a lot of stamina and energy to keeping it going strong….my hats off and a gentle bow to the gentleman. He does this so easily, but it is harder than one may think. I know because I have done some of this myself in my younger years…👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸
What an astounding performance. Such strength looking as though it cost him nothing.Such grace and ridiculously airy leaping on perfectly positioned feet ❤❤❤❤❤
Just watching 2 minutes of it makes me breathless. It takes a lot of stamina i'm sure.
Beautiful highland dance....perfect; Love your Clans Tartan too, just as beautiful. From New Zealand. God Bless Gareth Mitchelson.
Wow, just wow. I’m seeing incredible strength and precision.
Impressive . . . VERY impressive! Those are some of the fastest feet in Scotland! Bravo!
Wonderful wonderful stuff; I am so glad this style of dancing is honored and has survived.
GOD BLESS SCOTISH PEOPLE AND SCOTLAND 🤓 HUGGS FROM FRANCE 🤓
Очень красивый танец! Танцор - настоящий профессионал, супер талантливый!❤❤❤❤❤
The Sword Dance was my favourite. Think this gentleman does soooo much better than I did. I still have some of my medals though. 💕💕💕
YES!! Keep this culture ALIVE!!
Overall fan of cultural dances, watching Highland dance for the first time.
Thank you for posting this. Beautiful!
All I can say is: WOW!!!!!
I read a lot of books about historical Scotland and the highlands. Well their romance in the highlands. This dancer will be in my minds eye when I read my next highland romance book! Handsome and talented ❤❤❤
And on grass! That is hard!
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Veramente emozionante!!! Grazie ❤
Wow, he’s terrific! The footwork is very impressive. I think men look great in kilts.
So do I.
Me too!!!🫢🫢😬😬
Watched several times, just beautiful! Bravo!! 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼
Very light footed ..good calves,good hocks and leg hip strength... excellent posture...and nimble 2:25
And the kilt doth fly fetchingly!
Incredible!!!
Men love to dance and sing. They do them both very well.
♥️🎵♥️🎵♥️
My great-grandmother was a Gibson. Her brother was known as 'Gibby'. 😊 The athleticism and musical timing of this dancer is extraordinary.
I know very little about sword dancing, but it was amazing to have the tempo pick up at the end to increase the challenge. Wow!
It’s highland dancing. This is just one of the dances called the sword dance.
Beautiful dance, beautiful scenery, beautiful regalia but I’m here for the accent! DANG!!!
♥️
I clicked on this before I've gotten up and had my coffee, never really heard Scottish bagpipes before.😮😅
That's one heck of a cardio! I just tried to do the fling for 3 minutes and I'm winded. Bravo!!!
I was also a premier level Highland dancer, and I was told that fifteen minutes of Highland dancing was the equivalent of an hour of aerobics.
Chapeau! What a great dance!
Holy sh, the memories this brings! Beautiful.
All the dancing on tiptoe !
Yes just ghillies no point shoes like ballet. !!
I didn’t really know the meaning of this dance. I think it is wonderful that we keep up our traditions of our country. Just enjoyed this very much 😉
Always loved watching this.
Die Ausführung dieses schottischen Tanzes ist sehr elegant getanzt! Gute Beinarbeit!😊
👏 👏 👏 👏 that is not easy to do. Wonderful.❤
That's super-hard to do without touching the swords, I'm impressed !
I had lessons when we lived in Scotland. It takes a lot of stamina to do it correctly. 🎉
Hopscotch, a game for jumping.
And on the green no less ! Very difficult !
Wonderful. He floated through it.
My ankles would have given up 10 seconds into that🥴 Beautifully done!
So classy---and handsome, to boot.
Wow! Light as a feather, that man flew. Like ballet. I adore the pipes.
Impresionante la destreza, hermosa danza y la musica , hermoso baile, felicitaciones
Wonderful dancer! Awesome footwork! Greetings from
São Paulo, Brasil!
It reminds me of traditional Basque dances. Very nice:)
This is beautiful.
❤ Merci. Ce danseur est magnifique. J admire son très beau kilt et sa belle tenue . C est vraiment un grand plaisir de voir cette danse, ❤❤❤
Gražu, estetiška! Ačiū, kad dalinatės jūsų kultūra❤❤❤
Yeah, I was going to say strength, endurance AND agility. 😊
Beautiful! Takes real strength, grace and talent!
In America NFL players study ballet for strength and endurance
I heard the fridge did a mean pirouette.
Yes...and Rosey Grier did needlepoint, not just for relaxation and recreation, but also for increasing focus and attention to detail.
Good for them.
I cannot but really admire the skill and dedication that goes into this dance and to the talent of the dancer who performs it. To be able to get so close to the swords and not touch the blades or lookdown to see where you're putting your feet is amazing.
Their dance and music is as good as their food.
No. Much, much better.
🇫🇷. Remarquable. Excellente performance.
bloody hell!!! brilliant!
Skill and grace. It's a gift that this appeared in my feed.
Wow, wonderful mastery of a very difficult dance form.
HE IS AN AWESOME DANCER. I LIKE THE BAGPIPES. IT IS SOOTHING TO MY SOUL. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. DUDE.
Very beautiful and amazing precision!
What a great demonstration
Yay, thank you!
Really great to watch!! Thanks for the video.
Wow, I love Highland Dance. This was amazing! Love the bagpipe,too. Thanks👍👍 ❤️❤️❤️!
Wonderful! A joy to watch the mastery!!! 😊
Fantastic footworks!
Go Gareth! My toes were pointing just watching. I want some thistle socks just like yours...
Absolutely stunning! Beautiful music, fancy and fast foot work.. what's not to love and enjoy! The clothing and scenery are an added bonus. Thank you for sharing!! Lots of love from the US❤❤
Found out through DNA testing that I am part Scottish………now I know why I have always loved bagpipes and dancers! ❤
Удивительно ! Неужели любовь к танцам передается на генетическом уровне ?
@@natalyakostikova1921Lol! Probably not! The bagpipes do have an emotive sound though. Perhaps memories of a previous life? Well, might as well go full on fantasy! 😆
@@Essemm52Don't know. I'm not Scottish, nor do I have any Scottish blood, but the bagpipes hypnotise me. We have pipes in Hungarian folk music too. We call them dudák.
Enjoyed this so much! It’s a beautiful dance.
VERY COOL
Like some crazy amazing Scottish ballet.
My word, he's amazingly graceful. Actually it's really fabulous to watch!
So beautiful ❤ my ancestors were scottish - this is absolutely lovely.