Thank you, macrosent, for this excellent video! I had never heard of John McDermott until I came across this video searching for "Scotland the Brave." I for one and glad I stumbled upon it! Since then, I have watched several of his video. I love his rendition of "The Battle Hymn Of The Republic" as well!
the second group (the scottish dance company of canada) includes colleen rintamaki, the lead dancer at 5:50, who was a world champion scottish highland dancer. they used elements of the strathspey and highland reel, sword dance, and ground cutting from the hornpipe. yes, the first part is ottowa valley stepdance.
Although I am not a dancer by any stretch, I am told that Irish-based folk dancers (Riverdance, step-dance, etc) do keep their arms at their sides, whilst Scottish folk dancers typically raise one or both arms during all or part of their routine. New World dance troupes can stick to one style or the other, or incorporate both. You will notice the members of the Scottish dance troupe in this video DO raise their arms. Thank you for your comment.
If you read my description of the video in the right column, you would've seen that I made reference to each act in this set. I also inserted comment blocks into each part of the video, showing which group was performing at the time, per the liner notes of the DVD. Chanda Gibson and Pulse DO dance Ottawa Valley style. They are FOLLOWED by the Scottish Dance Company of Canada, who I must presume dance in Scottish style.
Hey, no worries. While I enjoy most of their art or craft, methinks most performers (including the one I married) are too high-strung and take themselves waaay too seriously. They work themselves into a tizzy over the most trivial of matters. I think they should just lighten-up and have fun doing what they do...entertain.
I agree with you, macrosent. I noticed in this video, the girl who can be seen throughout it but it on the right at 1:04 into the video, seems like she's just having a blast doing the dancing. It looks to me like she, as you described, is having a lot of fun doing what she does! All of the young people in this video are excellent, but she seems to have thrown her heart into the dancing.
Wonderful pipers. And real Highland fling. Sword dance, class act ❤ 😊 😃 😔 😢
Beautiful performance from Sinda Gibson's and Company from Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada
Brilliant young talent. Nova Scotia is amazing 🇿🇦
Mr McDermott is the best. Loved it all.
This is an amazing performance and John's singing is amazing, not just Scotland the Brave, but his other performances.
Chanda Gibson is now Chanda Leahy. She's a mother of 6 and she teaches Stepdancing at Chanda's School Of Dance.
Amazing ... and I love John McDermott's version of Scotland the Brave
Three cheers for Johnny and the Celts!!!!!
I never get tired of watchng this video!
It is fantastic !
Still watching 2020..
@@robinalthea5893 Me too and I still love it =)
i Remember the concert in Nova Scotia. but where was broadcast live from, idk the venue
John is so cute, unassuming & what a voice
Loved it. Very emotional.
Thank you, macrosent, for this excellent video! I had never heard of John McDermott until I came across this video searching for "Scotland the Brave." I for one and glad I stumbled upon it! Since then, I have watched several of his video. I love his rendition of "The Battle Hymn Of The Republic" as well!
Saw John in Denver Colorado many moon's ago,with the Irish tenors 😊he sang the old man 😢 I'll never forget it ❤
Abso damn lutely FANTASTIC
Absolutely stunning music and dance
feels great to be an east coaster god bless canada :)
I am most pleased you liked it.
Hey, a ship-load of thanks for the clarification! Keep steppin' lively!
Thanks for posting. I could watch this over and over again.
wonderful, thankyou for sharing.
the second group (the scottish dance company of canada) includes colleen rintamaki, the lead dancer at 5:50, who was a world champion scottish highland dancer. they used elements of the strathspey and highland reel, sword dance, and ground cutting from the hornpipe.
yes, the first part is ottowa valley stepdance.
Wonderful. Thanks for posting. Love it.
Once again, thank YOU, mate!
Brilliant!Keep it up!
Love this-thanks.
Ahh to be young, talented, and good looking! Quite probably some of them are or were in love!
Beautiful
John Mc Dermott is the best in the world
Although I am not a dancer by any stretch, I am told that Irish-based folk dancers (Riverdance, step-dance, etc) do keep their arms at their sides, whilst Scottish folk dancers typically raise one or both arms during all or part of their routine. New World dance troupes can stick to one style or the other, or incorporate both. You will notice the members of the Scottish dance troupe in this video DO raise their arms. Thank you for your comment.
The second dance is Scottish Highland Dance.
You are most welcome.
If you read my description of the video in the right column, you would've seen that I made reference to each act in this set. I also inserted comment blocks into each part of the video, showing which group was performing at the time, per the liner notes of the DVD. Chanda Gibson and Pulse DO dance Ottawa Valley style. They are FOLLOWED by the Scottish Dance Company of Canada, who I must presume dance in Scottish style.
Anyone know what the first song Highland song, the one right before the singing, is called? (if it has a name, etc)
Does anyone know the name of the first song played by the male fiddler with Chanda dancing?
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Hey, no worries. While I enjoy most of their art or craft, methinks most performers (including the one I married) are too high-strung and take themselves waaay too seriously. They work themselves into a tizzy over the most trivial of matters. I think they should just lighten-up and have fun doing what they do...entertain.
I agree with you, macrosent. I noticed in this video, the girl who can be seen throughout it but it on the right at 1:04 into the video, seems like she's just having a blast doing the dancing. It looks to me like she, as you described, is having a lot of fun doing what she does! All of the young people in this video are excellent, but she seems to have thrown her heart into the dancing.
Looks more like Irish Step Dance. Clogging.
Eh