Thank you. I was looking for some Irish step dancing and I found this. I was sure that it isn't Irish step because I'm an Irish dancer myself. I'll look at some more Scottish step dancing. It's good that someone keeps that dance form living! :)
... This thing about the "Nova Scotia Sound" is pretty awesome. Great Summer trip destination and adventure. You'll most likely drift into and evening of this on the weekends or stay next door over from the amazing numbers of musicians who live in this area. We stayed next door over from "Ashley MacIsaac Family home" going to the Bed and Breakfast in town.
like the similarities between cape breton and irish music, there really is direct correlations between this type of dance and irish dance, its like sean nos style dance with more elements of tap... very interesting how things evolved
i didn't mean just them, i was talking about this style altogether, like i said its only my oppinion, the dancers are very talented don't get me wrong, but i am used to and much prefer irish step dancing, oh and im not blind, i do wear glasses
the fiddler looks like she's having the most fun, moving her feet, fiddling and smiling occasionally, I'd rather watch her although the dancing is nice, I don't like to watch people who don't look like they're having fun on stage.
Scotch competitive dance is to traditional Scotch stepdancing as River Dance is to traditional Irish stepdancing......showboat stuff. Yes, the showboat stuff is OK but doesn't deserve to supplant the real stuff which gets very showy and complex as well.
@greekherc When the Catholics moved in, the gestures etc. made with the top half of the body were seen as obscene; the style now only consists of movement below the waist.
@RugbyDancer21 Nova Scotia (in Canada), emigrees mainly from Scotland. The steps are different, they don't lift their legs up in the back like we do, and their shoes are different than ours.
One of the most beautiful woman in the world is Natalie Mac Master from Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada. I have not heard or seen her in years ago. Love you Natalie Mac Master from Charles Bosselman
There is nothing that can beat great fiddling . The step dancers are well coordinated with their every move and note of the music. I love this immensely.
Hey, look at Natlaie as she plays the piano,...👣particularly her feet! 🇨🇦 This Canadian girl has music flowing through her veins. This video is fascinating and a marvel to see. 👍Thanks for posting this video "Morigue" and sharing it with everyone.♥️
@morigue Some don't appear to be having fun but towards the end they all appear to be having a blast esp. the mother-son duo and Mary Janet MacDonald (my dance dance instructor) in the women duo. They are on stage, after all. Everyone has fun in real life, some too much fun.
Traditional Irish step dancing does not include a stiff upper body and arms. Traditional Irish dance was overwhelmed by the competitive and rigid form of Irish dance that developed in the 19th century. This form of rigid and plotted dancing was institutionalized through the feis competition structure and became dominant in urban Ireland and among Irish Americans. Happily traditional or "sean nos" dancing has been revived in Ireland. It was kept alive mostly in Gaeltacht areas of Ireland. Search Irish sean nos dance on UA-cam for examples.
This is from 1964 in the mountains of North Carolina where it was settled by Scotch Irish and English. They brought these dances with them from the Old Country and still dance this way. ua-cam.com/video/cs2j8f7H2WY/v-deo.html
They did the same with Scottish Dance. The aim of Gaelic dance is to accompany the music with the percussive effect of the feet. It's improvised. In the 19th century most dancers in Scotland were also pipers.
@greekherc the problem with smiling while stepdancing is it's too easy to look like you're grimacing. the entire focus is on the fleetness of the feet, not the face, hence why the upper body is as still as possible.
@greekherc that's why it irritates me so darn much when the camera keeps focussing on their face and upper body - nothing to see, folks! never mind the hair and the face, let's see the feet!
I think it's more like sean-nós dancing than step dancing. They aren't crossing their feet and I don't see turnout. However, it's a nice dance form. :)
I LOVED the music. Natalie MacMaster is amazing! The Irish dancing however was slightly distracting since the arms of the dancers weren't at their sides, otherwise this is AMAZING!!!
the dancers ive seen always seem to have fun, it makes the show more enjoyable too when u can see that it doesnt pain them to be there just my personal opinion
I was at this concert! It makes me happy to watch this again. And again...and again! But it would make me even happier to go back to Cape Breton Island where you can see this everywhere you go.
+recon hurled They are tunes, and in order they are: Moxham Castle, Sally Gardens, The Dismissal, We'll Aye Gang Back To Yon Toon, Traditional pipe reel, Muilean Dubh.
This is absolutely awesome. Natalie and her band is simply fantastic. The step dancers are out of this world. Love this immensely.
Thank you. I was looking for some Irish step dancing and I found this. I was sure that it isn't Irish step because I'm an Irish dancer myself. I'll look at some more Scottish step dancing. It's good that someone keeps that dance form living! :)
... This thing about the "Nova Scotia Sound" is pretty awesome. Great Summer trip destination and adventure. You'll most likely drift into and evening of this on the weekends or stay next door over from the amazing numbers of musicians who live in this area. We stayed next door over from "Ashley MacIsaac Family home" going to the Bed and Breakfast in town.
10 dancers, if you count the guy playing piano most of the time.
We have tickets to see Natalie in PEI tomorrow night! Cant't wait!!!! 😃
like the similarities between cape breton and irish music, there really is direct correlations between this type of dance and irish dance, its like sean nos style dance with more elements of tap... very interesting how things evolved
i didn't mean just them, i was talking about this style altogether, like i said its only my oppinion, the dancers are very talented don't get me wrong, but i am used to and much prefer irish step dancing, oh and im not blind, i do wear glasses
the fiddler looks like she's having the most fun, moving her feet, fiddling and smiling occasionally, I'd rather watch her although the dancing is nice, I don't like to watch people who don't look like they're having fun on stage.
Scotch competitive dance is to traditional Scotch stepdancing as River Dance is to traditional Irish stepdancing......showboat stuff. Yes, the showboat stuff is OK but doesn't deserve to supplant the real stuff which gets very showy and complex as well.
@greekherc When the Catholics moved in, the gestures etc. made with the top half of the body were seen as obscene; the style now only consists of movement below the waist.
@RugbyDancer21 stiff arms aren't a rule for Cape Breton dancing, its more relaxed, sort of like Sean Nos step dancing. you must be an Irish dancer :)
@RugbyDancer21 Nova Scotia (in Canada), emigrees mainly from Scotland. The steps are different, they don't lift their legs up in the back like we do, and their shoes are different than ours.
@BobBurnsOB scottish. not scotch. "Scotch" unless referring to food and drink is perjorative.
One of the most beautiful woman in the world is Natalie Mac Master from Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada. I have not heard or seen her in years ago. Love you Natalie Mac Master from Charles Bosselman
Her uncle was Buddy MacMaster. Her cousin is Ashley MacIssac
my son you must be blind and have a seeing eye dog if you think thats messy
There is nothing that can beat great fiddling . The step dancers are well coordinated with their every move and note of the music. I love this immensely.
Hey, look at Natlaie as she plays the piano,...👣particularly her feet! 🇨🇦 This Canadian girl has music flowing through her veins. This video is fascinating and a marvel to see. 👍Thanks for posting this video "Morigue" and sharing it with everyone.♥️
Sorry for the spelling mistake. I meant to write, "Natalie."
Natalie in concert is fabulous!
Always !
the kid is like "don't know what to do, so I will just copy you.
@morigue Some don't appear to be having fun but towards the end they all appear to be having a blast esp. the mother-son duo and Mary Janet MacDonald (my dance dance instructor) in the women duo. They are on stage, after all. Everyone has fun in real life, some too much fun.
I really love thae video
Traditional Irish step dancing does not include a stiff upper body and arms. Traditional Irish dance was overwhelmed by the competitive and rigid form of Irish dance that developed in the 19th century. This form of rigid and plotted dancing was institutionalized through the feis competition structure and became dominant in urban Ireland and among Irish Americans. Happily traditional or "sean nos" dancing has been revived in Ireland. It was kept alive mostly in Gaeltacht areas of Ireland. Search Irish sean nos dance on UA-cam for examples.
This is from 1964 in the mountains of North Carolina where it was settled by Scotch Irish and English. They brought these dances with them from the Old Country and still dance this way. ua-cam.com/video/cs2j8f7H2WY/v-deo.html
Michae
They did the same with Scottish Dance. The aim of Gaelic dance is to accompany the music with the percussive effect of the feet. It's improvised. In the 19th century most dancers in Scotland were also pipers.
It's really weird that the sound of the feet hitting floor has been removed - totally defeats the purpose of the dancing.
@greekherc the problem with smiling while stepdancing is it's too easy to look like you're grimacing. the entire focus is on the fleetness of the feet, not the face, hence why the upper body is as still as possible.
@greekherc that's why it irritates me so darn much when the camera keeps focussing on their face and upper body - nothing to see, folks! never mind the hair and the face, let's see the feet!
I think it's more like sean-nós dancing than step dancing. They aren't crossing their feet and I don't see turnout. However, it's a nice dance form. :)
I don't know now Natalie Macmaster can sit down and fiddle, while her feet are clearly wanting to be up with the dancers and dancing.
love the music, absolutely first class, not a fan of the dancing though, just my oppinion but to me it looks a bit messy
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stiffness is not really the style of the dance, they're probably focusing on their steps really
I LOVED the music. Natalie MacMaster is amazing! The Irish dancing however was slightly distracting since the arms of the dancers weren't at their sides, otherwise this is AMAZING!!!
the dancers ive seen always seem to have fun, it makes the show more enjoyable too when u can see that it doesnt pain them to be there
just my personal opinion
IS THIS CAPE BRETTON DANCING? THIS IS WONDERFUL! I LOVE ALL THE LITTLE ANKLE-TWISTING AND ROCKNG!
I sure you know if you been to her concerts that she plays the fiddle standing up and step dances at the same time.
I think there were 10 steppers if you include the pianist.
I was at this concert! It makes me happy to watch this again. And again...and again! But it would make me even happier to go back to Cape Breton Island where you can see this everywhere you go.
Close to the floor....
WOW!!!! Natalie plays piano too? What else does she play besides an awesome fiddle?
I love how Natalie can't keep still either, she has her feet going the whole time. She's keeping the background beat w/ her taps. She is so amazing!
Notice how Natalie the fiddler's feet are flying, esp. in the reels!
What's ARMS? She's a legend and a wonderful person.
This is wonderul, & Natalie has shoes on!
Close to the floor, baby.
I never get tired of this video! The dancing and the music are SUPERB! ; D
Simply. Amazing. !!!!!!! Bless your Celtic heart for posting this!!
we call those floters in ca[e breton
Step at 0:42 very nice..........
I'm worn out just watching--That was great
AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!
weeeeeeeeeoooooooo
COOL!!!
@seanmharcailin and tape :)
cool
Song names?
+recon hurled They are tunes, and in order they are: Moxham Castle, Sally Gardens, The Dismissal, We'll Aye Gang Back To Yon Toon, Traditional pipe reel, Muilean Dubh.