I have noticed recently that many of the new posts of the Scottish Highland Dance version of an Irish Jig is now being called the Irish Washerwomen's Jig. It is not! This is an example of men doing the Highland dance version of an Irish Jig, just like I did 50 years ago when I competed in Highland Dancing. My costume was like the one on the left. I loved it then and still do now, can't do it anymore knees and feet....Thanks for posting this video of men doing highland dancing not enough today.
They are Scottish Americans dancing to an Irish jig in the Scottish style. Ireland and Scotland are both Gaelic countries, we share an ancient Celtic Culture and are related by Gaelic blood and language, despite religious and political disagreements.
The Celtic lands, Ireland [Rep. of Ireland/UK], Scotland [UK], Britton [UK], Wales [UK], Brittany [France], Normandy [France], Bosque [Spain], Galatia [Spain], Galatia [Slovakia], Galatia [Turkey], Isle of Mann [UK], Isle of White [UK], and I think there are some places I'm missing. However the only truly Celtic cultures are those of Ireland/UK/NW France and NW Spain.
Actually, although done at a Scottish Highland Games, this is an IRISH jig. Irish dancing concentrates on the legs and feet, with very little attention to the arms and hands. (In Michael Flattery's Riverdance, the arms are generally fairly close to the body and don't move at all.) Scottish dance is much freer in the arm movements, and can get quite wild at times (depending on the dancer, and how much he has had to drink!). An Irishman, dancing at an IRISH Fest, would probably do a little less of the jumps from side to side (that's more a Scottish movement), and have a lot more quick toe tapping and fast footwork. Generally, Irish dancing is more concentrated action (just the legs and feet), and Scottish dancing more full body, robust, with larger motions. These dancers move fairly robustly (Scottish) for an Irish dance. (Maybe they're not Irishmen?)
Actually the full name for this dance is "the scottish version of the irish jig". It's written along with the Sailor's Hornpipe in an official highland dance book that is published by the Scottish Official Board. It's a scottish highland dance meant to mimic the irish, just like the hornpipe is meant to mimic english sailors.
I think it is so unfiar that they dont have to do an hitch kick at the end of their jig. But the jig is one of the few dances that was originally performed by women, so I guess for once we get revenge on ownership of the steps. tee he he.
J Mac My brother is a dancer and is obsessed with Minecraft. Since when was there a correlation between being a good dancer and being good at Minecraft? Hmm....
Chantelle Ko Music&Dance Apologies, the jest was to imply they are so good at their craft (dancing) that they obviously spend a LOT of time perfecting it, such that there would be little to no time to invest in any other activity (ie video games).I applaud your brother applying himself to multiple activities (especially one of them being dancing, as so many kids don't do anything physical anymore). Cheers,
@@hmmmmm6243 jigs were in scotland and the north of england before ireland. irish stepdance was adopted from the scottish in the in the late 1800s .(aye, scottish stepdance).
Vincent and Steven are both such great dancers! Thanks for posting. A real treat to watch their jigs together 😁
I have noticed recently that many of the new posts of the Scottish Highland Dance version of an Irish Jig is now being called the Irish Washerwomen's Jig. It is not! This is an example of men doing the Highland dance version of an Irish Jig, just like I did 50 years ago when I competed in Highland Dancing. My costume was like the one on the left. I loved it then and still do now, can't do it anymore knees and feet....Thanks for posting this video of men doing highland dancing not enough today.
Really excellent dancing, simply a joy to watch. Thank you.
this reminds me how entertaining it can be to pay attention to what's going on in the background sometimes.
Hi world I am a male highland dancer I dance for the Scottish SOHDA and just recently learnt the irish jig
Love how the girls in the background are practicing their jig
Enjoyed watching you lads dancing. Thank you for sharing.
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They are Scottish Americans dancing to an Irish jig in the Scottish style. Ireland and Scotland are both Gaelic countries, we share an ancient Celtic Culture and are related by Gaelic blood and language, despite religious and political disagreements.
+Summer AndLightning Gotta love the Anglo-sphere.
Summer AndLightning WTH ARE U TALKING ABOUT
The Celtic lands, Ireland [Rep. of Ireland/UK], Scotland [UK], Britton [UK], Wales [UK], Brittany [France], Normandy [France], Bosque [Spain], Galatia [Spain], Galatia [Slovakia], Galatia [Turkey], Isle of Mann [UK], Isle of White [UK], and I think there are some places I'm missing. However the only truly Celtic cultures are those of Ireland/UK/NW France and NW Spain.
It’s actually not an “Irish jig in the Scottish style.” This is purely a Scottish dance that probably originated as a parody of Irish people.
@@valerie374 jigs were in scotland and the north of england before ireland so, could be scottish.
Actually it is a scottish dance called the "irish jig"
I'm a former highland dancer, and to be quite honest, you are thee two best me performers of this that I've seen!
The ladies in the back joined in!
The Higland dancers have a dance called the Irish jig even though it isn't irish dancing. So they know :)
It's supposed to be a loving caricature of Irish dance.
slow this to .75 and play any trap song over this i swear to god
I want that green tailcoat!
Look at the girls in the back. XD They're dancing too!
Stunning!!!
Gotta love the knee high stockings guys! lol.
I started highland dance in February. We didn't learn this yet. It looks complicated.
This is so awesome I really wanna learn how to jig!
imagining knockout from the tfp series doing this... can't get that image out of my head.
Someone knows the actual name of the tune? I don't think it calls "Irish jig". What I seek is a way to find the tune somewhere else.
I love seeing men dance like that. amazing.
wow...that was really good!!!
aw hell, makes me Irish heat bleed!
ohhh.... thanks for telling
they look like their leprcons :)
Highland games or gathering
woah. your jig looks so much more fun that ours (girls) XD hahah
@Hallegator
It's making fun of the irish, hence the obnoxious colors of the costumes.
Looks like an Aerobic workout.
Ah, Christmas Elves?
Now this is what jigging is not no jig coup Ella stuff
Are those tippers in their hands? I'm assuming simulating the bodhran?
How the heak do they twirl that thing so many times, my friend let me try it and i found out that i cant twirl
Does anyone know the name of the tune?! Pretty much figured it out by ear, but it'd be nice to know the name anyway. (:
What are they holding in their hands?
So if we call it a feis, what do Scottish dancers call it?
How exotic !!!
If you mute this and play some Pink Floyd in the background, it becomes quite enjoyable.
This is not irish dancing its highland dancing but the dance is called irish jig
Is there a difference between this and river dance?
that this is scottish and riverdance is irish.
Actually, although done at a Scottish Highland Games, this is an IRISH jig. Irish dancing concentrates on the legs and feet, with very little attention to the arms and hands. (In Michael Flattery's Riverdance, the arms are generally fairly close to the body and don't move at all.) Scottish dance is much freer in the arm movements, and can get quite wild at times (depending on the dancer, and how much he has had to drink!). An Irishman, dancing at an IRISH Fest, would probably do a little less of the jumps from side to side (that's more a Scottish movement), and have a lot more quick toe tapping and fast footwork. Generally, Irish dancing is more concentrated action (just the legs and feet), and Scottish dancing more full body, robust, with larger motions. These dancers move fairly robustly (Scottish) for an Irish dance. (Maybe they're not Irishmen?)
YES! Although this is the "irish jig", it is scottish highland dancing, which is a complete different style then irish.
Actually the full name for this dance is "the scottish version of the irish jig". It's written along with the Sailor's Hornpipe in an official highland dance book that is published by the Scottish Official Board. It's a scottish highland dance meant to mimic the irish, just like the hornpipe is meant to mimic english sailors.
Great explanation!
guys, you know its Scottish and not Irish... right?
who is here for niall horan
how the fuck did I get here
I think it is so unfiar that they dont have to do an hitch kick at the end of their jig. But the jig is one of the few dances that was originally performed by women, so I guess for once we get revenge on ownership of the steps. tee he he.
See white can dance.
good job. now go have a drink.
Niall Horan...
Niall does not do it like this...
I do this
I'll bet those guys suck at Minecraft.
J Mac My brother is a dancer and is obsessed with Minecraft. Since when was there a correlation between being a good dancer and being good at Minecraft? Hmm....
Chantelle Ko Music&Dance Apologies, the jest was to imply they are so good at their craft (dancing) that they obviously spend a LOT of time perfecting it, such that there would be little to no time to invest in any other activity (ie video games).I applaud your brother applying himself to multiple activities (especially one of them being dancing, as so many kids don't do anything physical anymore). Cheers,
So just like you then
HAHA
one of them was my highland judge
This is Scottish not Irish
They're celebrating the Zimmerman trial???
lmao
60,00veiw
Nice job
Cool
I dont know what to say...
😅
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH! I CAN'T STAND BAGPIPES unless a sheep named Shaun thinks it's a sick emu.
It is Highland dancing not Irish
Scottish jig not Irish
It's a Scottish dance called the "Irish Jig"
not
No see this is a Scottish dance that mocks the Irish :(
This is offencive to an irish person and dancer😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡🤑😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
@connorbonin1418 : Ha ha you're MEANT to be offended ! That's the whole point ! It's a Scottish parody of the Irish
Well you don’t have much of a country so I guess you need someone to mock. There now do you feel better? And say hello to your English King 😅😅😅
@@hmmmmm6243 jigs were in scotland and the north of england before ireland. irish stepdance was adopted from the scottish in the in the late 1800s .(aye, scottish stepdance).