I have to say, when the title said "Sword dancing" I thought that meant they'd dance around HOLDING the sword....although this is great too XD
@makala1217
7 жыл бұрын
That's just silly
@presbyteriangirl9739
5 жыл бұрын
I do this type of dance and whenever I mention sword dance they think we hold the swords lol
@YourMom-jd6jp
5 жыл бұрын
Same that's what I thought
@saphire5271
4 жыл бұрын
Lol! I thought so too!
@Zebby-Dee
3 жыл бұрын
Search "Dance of Cossack girl with sword" if ye like lassies dancing with swords. I'm half Scottish, half Cossack...so its win-win fer me! Just wish I got tha Cossack tallness nae tha Scottish gnomeness! LOL
@billykapard9863
6 жыл бұрын
When the floor is lava but there is no high ground.
@kaleidoscope8743
4 жыл бұрын
LOL I have 3 grandchildren and the floor is lava at my house often ... and my sofa cushions and pillows are definitely worse for the wear!
@billykapard9863
4 жыл бұрын
It's always good to laugh at something. Besides, I meant no disrespect, I find sword dancing quite fascinating. My mindset is that as long as the other guy knows it's just harmless fun, it's okay. Me and my friends for example constantly insult and belittle each other, but we all know we don't mean it. After all, if you can't laugh at yourself, life is a lot less fun.
@leea8706
3 жыл бұрын
That’s why this dance is common in the highlands 😅
@callistajohn6924
9 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to my childhood... lol! I remember! One kick and the sword goes flying across the stage/floor
@richardsneed9042
8 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I hope the Scottish culture never dies! Long live Scotland!
@ellamcleish3627
8 жыл бұрын
SCOTLAND!!!! If you can't tell by now, I'm from Scotland. Im a Scottish lass and proud of it.
@katyslaying8591
8 жыл бұрын
Yass lol This is so weird to watch cuz I do highland dancing
@lordexo5051
8 жыл бұрын
Is the name shank scottish?
@BarbaraGibsonHighlander
8 жыл бұрын
I just looked it up, and it looks like it may very well be. Thanks for watching!
@grumpyoldman1618
7 жыл бұрын
This is not part of Scottish culture - its largely an invention by one 'Jean Milligan' who choose to interpret Scottish step using ballet technique. There is a nice article on the cultural appropriation of Scottish step dance hear. www.siliconglen.scot/Scotland/10_3.html If want to see 'Real' Scottish dance type in 'Margie Beaton' into KZitem
@theresacyrgalis
10 жыл бұрын
It is exhausting I loved the Sword Dance the most out of all of the dances. I am in my 50's now I wish I could still do it, it was the best shape I was ever in when I was a dancer for all those years. Took a long time for my calf muscles and thigh muscles to finally get old, I still got pretty good legs to this day and that is from dancing. Keep up the good work ladies. Bring home those golds.
@HJWhitehall
7 жыл бұрын
Sword Dance was my favorite as well. I still have those strong legs, but my knees are weak. Two slow and one quick. Highlanders
@akrogirl32
4 жыл бұрын
I still have my sword!
@Friggasdottir44
6 ай бұрын
It was also my fave as a teen. Also loved the Seann Truibhas! Those were the days! 45 now and teaching my teen. If this doesn't get me back in shape, nothing will!!!
@stirlingbuff
11 жыл бұрын
You're right, it's not easy, it takes strength and agility. The sword dance was my favourite but it was the hardest. These girls are good :)
@SagaciousNJ
10 жыл бұрын
That looks like its stakes some serious calf strength. I can't jump and prance around on tiptoes for 3 minutes straight.
@DonegalRaymie201
9 жыл бұрын
That was the whole point of it!! The "Sword Dance" was exclusively a MALE dance, that Highlanders performed to show off their fitness, as mercenary soldiers to foreign kings/queens! It was all about fitness/strength!
@thexwhythatsit6116
9 жыл бұрын
I do Highland
@callistajohn6924
9 жыл бұрын
+Nigel Franklin It takes a lot of stamina to do it... I did it as a child.
@SagaciousNJ
9 жыл бұрын
Callista John Then I tip my hat to your cardio because I'd be lucky to do 30 seconds of this without gasping like a fish.
@callistajohn6924
9 жыл бұрын
Nigel Franklin Yeah cheers :) It does take a lot of will power especially when you are feeling ill and tired. I once kicked the sword across the stage when I was just a beginner lol. It takes some power to do it with precision! I was one the few girls in the class - I guess I made it popular in my dancing school!
@dandy194875
10 жыл бұрын
Your daughter has excellent technique. I was trained years ago by James McKenzie, former world champion, and a founder of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. I enjoyed very much watching your daughter perform. Thank you for sharing this. It brought back many great memories of the years I competed.
@dandy194875
9 жыл бұрын
There is however a need for more elevation over the swords. James McKenzie used English bone china teacups under the hilt and sword. If any of the dancers did not jump high enough over the swords and broke a teacup, they paid for the teacup. I trained with him when I was 13. I was also adjudicated by Adeline Duncan whose daughter, Heather Jolley, was world champion. I so much enjoy watching your daughter perform my favourite highland dance. It brings back wonderful memories of when I competed. All the very best in your future competitions and endeavours in the highland dancing field.
@laughingoutloud5742
5 жыл бұрын
Holy Hell she NAILED IT! She more than nailed it - FLAWLESS! The kicks, the straight back, the precision, the sheer BEAUTY!! Makes me wanna get a couple sabers and dance again ❤🤟🏴🇨🇦
@sosolin100
2 жыл бұрын
American citizen here and new to all of this. But I find myself fascinated with all things Scotland now. I love this.
@user-nd5jc8xv8v
3 жыл бұрын
as a Scotsman im proud of the girls.
@monicamccall9482
5 жыл бұрын
trained highland dancer here and just watching, your daughter is one of the best I've seen! well done!
@nadaanatolve539
Жыл бұрын
Amazizing fabtastic bravo mY it never deseprar.Long live Scotland👋👋👋
I did Irish dancing for 8 years and I get exhausted watching this haha I feel like it would be hard to dance some of those moves!
@traceygrant1964
Жыл бұрын
Great dancing always remember being relieved when the sword dance was over 🎉
@gemmamcbride9833
8 жыл бұрын
This was one of my best dances, when I was competing! Totally miss the atmosphere at a competition. Your dancer is really good, @Barbara Gibson, reminds me of my sister and I when we were young. There's been a lot of changes in Highland dancing since was forced to stop, thanks to my knees giving up!
@wlbswmn
10 жыл бұрын
My favorite dance, the sword dance. I marvel at it every time I see it! Beautiful dancers!
@madi4905
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, the sword dance is really hard, so I applaud these girls for doing it perfectly
@TheMrsegan
13 жыл бұрын
She was awesome! I used to scottish country dance when I was younger and I always loved watching the highland dancers at different festivals and competitions.
@nicodueroaka.rubbeyscreati8277
5 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I like diffrent dances around the world specially irish&scottish dance. Im filipino and canadian.🏴🇮🇪🇨🇦
8 жыл бұрын
Sorry for my bad english... This is the Dance to select the usefull warriors, if you could dance arund the swords you were able to fight in the war if not, you're not worth this! Ever tried to dance like this? I guess 90 % will be not worth it ;)
@montanarush54
8 жыл бұрын
+Jörg Schwarzkopf -must have been a lot of women fighting, lol. Probably zero old, fat guys...
8 жыл бұрын
+S Harris,Sr. Made my Day
@giuseppelogiurato5718
8 жыл бұрын
actually, I think this dance originated as a "good luck in hunting" dance... (see how the dancers' hold their hands in the shape of deer heads?)... I believe the military used to use these dances as a form of exercise, but I've never heard of soldiers being selected for battle according to their dancing skills... cute story though. :-)
@montanarush54
8 жыл бұрын
Joseph LoGiurato - I've heard of dancing as a way to compete and show your skills. Russian Cossacks for example. Truth is stranger than fiction sometimes. Anything is possible.
@clachan24
8 жыл бұрын
+Jörg Schwarzkopf It is a victory dance.
@BobBurnsOB
4 жыл бұрын
Watching the dancers confirms my view that the "quick time" movement is a strathspey reel not even the purported pipe reel. I love this.
@maxwellfan55
4 жыл бұрын
Three Amazing Dancers. Great to see the piper taking care to tune up properly!
@anubis42
4 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was little and learning the sword dance. I got to bring my swords in for a school talent show and got to parade them around for a little while. It was one of 2nd grade me's proudest moments. 😂😂
@MrChrislb86
13 жыл бұрын
@highlandabi I love these dances, I am spanish and the combination of the celtic culture, in general very interesting and attractive, with your people is very open(??) and enjoyable. Cheers! At least that's what my nearly decade old high school spanish got me :) From a layman's opinion, she seems very good, very interesting to watch, looks intense to dance!
@sofiadorrell99
7 жыл бұрын
Incredible strength and grace in your dancer!! @barbaragibson
@dickplum2034
4 жыл бұрын
My Great Uncle who fell in the first battle of Ypre 1915 , William George Wallis Brother of my Nan Daisy Ellen Wallis ,I dedicate this to both of you.
@theresacyrgalis
10 жыл бұрын
Jacqueline I danced in competition for 16 years she used the same steps I used, the second step she used was a more difficult step gets you extra points when it comes down to medals. The harder the steps you use the higher your overall score. I didn't see any mistakes I watched her closely, she is an excellent dancer, her feet are arched her arms are placed correctly her fingers are where they should be, her posture is awesome and her high cuts are amazing. I would have given her the gold and no I don't know her. She is good.
@Looktowardsthesky
6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this instrument !!
@Mr12Relic
11 жыл бұрын
Asian parent: "Now do it blindfolded while playing a theremin."
@lindakhandro
5 жыл бұрын
Oh she's beautiful! What elegant, high, strong leaps she does, very early on...
@presbyteriangirl9739
4 жыл бұрын
It took me so long to learn these steps. They're a lot of fun.
@thorplandsclub81
11 жыл бұрын
Wonderful dancers .
@BarbaraGibsonHighlander
15 жыл бұрын
Hi Lassielurv...I'd say that you could probably pick it up rather quickly because one of the hardest things about highland is being in good shape and able to jump (which you would have from Irish). It might be a little difficult to learn our basic positions at first, but most dancers who start and have any dance background usually pick it up pretty fast. I don't think highland would harm your irish, probably the biggest issue would be making sure you have time for both. Hope this helps!
@emilynguyen6953
9 жыл бұрын
Very nice extension highcuts.
@bronwynwoolhouse5839
11 жыл бұрын
Lovely job! Love to watch my fellow dancers
@nischzaklsmusicals2579
7 жыл бұрын
You performed this on my bday Feb. 2009
@thespia
12 жыл бұрын
I did Irish when I was younger and now I'm doing Scottish Highland. It hasn't been hard to pick up! :)
@juancheorion
12 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Greetings from Venezuela. Love the Highland people.
@LibertangoVieenrose
14 жыл бұрын
Fantastic - I love to see this and listen to the music. Great culture !
@Strshljen1985
8 жыл бұрын
I hear somewhere that name of Scotland was before Alba. We in northern highlands of Albania have old sword dances; facebook.com/FMimagesAlbania/videos/577562119094581/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE Also, in southern Albania, Albanians wear kilts called fustanella. They are different then your famous kilts. ; Half of south Albania was seeded to Greece state unfortunately, so Greeks use it as a national costume, guards atc.. facebook.com/Fustanella-Paintings-204073476290466/
@autumnjuhl9687
8 ай бұрын
I love this dance
@elayneyoung1837
8 жыл бұрын
proud to be scottish..saor alba bu grath
@roflmows
9 жыл бұрын
watch the movie Waterloo (1970) for an AWESOME sword dance....amazing.
@eillylittle7452
9 жыл бұрын
I do highland dancing and its so great.
@chriscreation79
6 жыл бұрын
Loved the music, and Awesome:)
@ellaxo93
2 жыл бұрын
I do Scottish dancing I have to competitions one in clough and one in Newcastle I am doing the swords Shawn trues and Highland fling ❤️
@Blinddogmysterio
4 жыл бұрын
samurai jack brings me here. it wouldb be an honour
@HighlandBum
15 жыл бұрын
very well done!! especially the arms....having them up for that long is brutal but she kept them very strong! :)
@highcotton63664
11 жыл бұрын
The girl in the red rocked it!
@glenlawley8557
6 ай бұрын
Great song!
@joseignaciobahamondeszlata1484
11 жыл бұрын
wonderful High cuts dancer!! cheers from Chile!
@josephcolton2614
Жыл бұрын
Love the minimalistic footwork of the black'n white girl. Not as exaggerated kicking and jumping as seems so popular now. Yet, why does't come the piper fully tuned?
@natashabirnbaum4682
10 жыл бұрын
Robin Gow in the middle is a really amazing dancer!
@mrzog12
7 жыл бұрын
looks like some serious cardio.
@akrogirl32
4 жыл бұрын
It is. I was once told that fifteen minutes of Highland dancing was the equivalent of one hour of aerobics. I used to train for over six hours a day when I was competing at Premier level.
@TheDogsrock1111
12 жыл бұрын
Very good i like her highcuts !!! :)
@giuseppelogiurato5718
8 жыл бұрын
Yes this dance is difficult, but forget the dance for a moment... it's the tune "Ghillie Callum" that's the tough part! (very thickly ornamented Strathspey; not easy on the fingers!)
@rachelcrawford6546
11 жыл бұрын
I'm a highland dancer and trust me it's not easy
@MrRezillo
15 жыл бұрын
This really stirs my ancestral blood.
@DaveAlbiston
9 жыл бұрын
so intricate..
@madeanewyoutubeacc2700
6 жыл бұрын
I’m a highland dancer!
@BeakerInShortShorts
5 жыл бұрын
Red kilt far (to me) right... gorgeous split kicks 👏🏼👏🏼
@patriotwing1169
5 жыл бұрын
BeakerInShortShorts that is who she is filming that is he daughter
@TheJukeboxhero15
7 жыл бұрын
AUTHENTIC, THANK YOU
@jorda.2412
3 жыл бұрын
Any McPake s out there? Or on maternal side Burrows ? Mcpakes danced,Burrows played music. Lol hills and dales? Still got grandmas many prize silver cups and her swords.
@RCMILLAN
11 жыл бұрын
my wee girl is only 4 and loves the bagpipes and told me she wants to be the girl on the right :)
@pradamama84
11 жыл бұрын
She did wonderful!
@Unownzone
8 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for them to pick up the swords Haha
@juliamiller2523
8 жыл бұрын
me too
@AmonAmarthFan609
8 жыл бұрын
The origin of the dance is that they would loot their enemys' swords after defeating them in battle and put them on the floor and dance around them to celebrate their victory. And if they hit or touched one of the swords, it was bad luck for their next battle.
@Unownzone
8 жыл бұрын
+AmonAmarthFan609 That's very interesting! Thanks ^^
@airsoftdiver97
13 жыл бұрын
Aye once a Scott always a Scott LONG LIVE SCOTLAND
@chriscollins6116
4 жыл бұрын
I am a long descendent from the McDonald clan. That is us.
@pietersiahaija4698
2 жыл бұрын
"I'm to old to dance like them ..... so I better watch .... "
@KimberlyPyle
10 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job!
@azpitbull
6 жыл бұрын
really nice, and highly technical indeed!
@keirx01
5 жыл бұрын
I miss highland dancing so so so much! I am asking my mum if I can join again ;(
@poseidon7836
5 жыл бұрын
Does anybody who is a Highlander do the open beat step? Is it just me?
@woodsnatural
7 жыл бұрын
I use to do the sword dance my group got shorter over the years more people left each year.
@azurekate_
12 жыл бұрын
i watched a two-person sword dance at a celtic festival yesterday, and right at the very end the girl kicked it and screamed. i thought for a second it hit the boy she was dancing with.
@shabnamalimohammadi7105
8 жыл бұрын
ik viint het de mooiste soorte muziek
@Move4Music555
13 жыл бұрын
@highlanderlover Oh..ok I asked because from a far she looks alot like my teacher and she dose sword dance and she posted it on her website but thanks for repling (P.S. sorry if I am spelling anything wrong)
@VenomousBear
15 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome!!!! :D
@Asoveth
8 жыл бұрын
Bu chòir Alba a bhith air an sgaradh bhon RA . Saorsa agus airson neo-eisimeileachd muinntir na h-Alba ! Alba Forever !!! Scotland should be separated from the UK . Freedom and independence for the people of Scotland ! Scotland Forever !!!
@Thewoodyrg
6 жыл бұрын
Except I'm not Scottish.
@katiemac3290
5 жыл бұрын
Bu choir thu a Bhi ag Radh Rudan Mar Sin Ann An Aite Diofraichte.
@tessawoodyard1182
4 жыл бұрын
I like this Celtic thing
@SkyeTheGunFox
8 ай бұрын
Outstanding :3
@highrishdancer
15 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, first 2&2 Sword video of the year!
@Preyhawk81
3 жыл бұрын
there foot work remembers me on ballet.
@brydonmacrae8191
11 жыл бұрын
My sister was at a big Competition in inverness today and she has only been doing highland dancing for 4 months and she hit her sword and it got so messed up she had to stop but in the fling she got a 3rd and 2 other dances but she did well
@benlee2765
5 жыл бұрын
Down south the lasses dance round there handbags, up north they dance around there swords.
@รังสิตปทุมธานี-ท4ส
7 жыл бұрын
Very nice dance
@ilovewhosline
11 жыл бұрын
i do scottish country dancing but i would love to learn the highland dancing :)
@MissSerenityPrincces
14 жыл бұрын
*_* Ooooohh!!! Adoro estos bailes, soy española, y encuentro la cultura celta en general muy interesante y atractiva asi como su gente, los encuentro muy abiertos y divertidos. saludos!!
@StrathendrickPiper
11 жыл бұрын
Great video
@user-sk3lr1bv1b
11 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing! :) I enjoyed watching ! :)
@acerb4566
5 жыл бұрын
I support the Dancer in Black & White plaid. I cant see any red in it.
@Sputterbug84
7 жыл бұрын
its fun dancing it too
@Sputterbug84
7 жыл бұрын
they are so much better than me
@Sputterbug84
7 жыл бұрын
i do it differently boy am i a beginner
@adrianrodriguez6363
11 жыл бұрын
This looks absoluteley exhausting
@hollywoodwerewolf
13 жыл бұрын
to all the people in the audience SHUT IT and watch.
@nomediumdofa781
4 жыл бұрын
Jamais marre des gens du nord
@mimosaparkkonen8296
6 жыл бұрын
They look like warriors!
@lavendderrable
13 жыл бұрын
The one in the middle is av.good dancer, The other just bounce and got tiered in the end u can see the way she was breathing !
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