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Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

So glad I'm not the only one who does this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhbwRHFTN0o

"...Significant influences on these traditional styles in America include the traditions of African, European, English, Irish, Scottish, and Native American dance. Irish Dance includes a traditional informal freeform solo style known as Sean Nós or "old style". Sean-nós dance in America has been a significant influence on solo Southern dancing and solo mountain-style dancing. The regions where this form of dance is most commonly found roughly parallels the geographic area of Appalachia, the Ozarks, or other regions where the isolation and rough topography impeded the encroachment of more modern forms..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_traditional_informal_freeform_solo_folk_dancing

Yee haw cousin.

# Posted on February 26th 2011 by SWFL Fiddler

Re: Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

Strangely,

We used to have an Appalachian clog team here in Chesterfield. I believe they used to call themselves "feet first" or something like that. They might still be going for all I know.

Not exactly my "cup of tea" to be honest - but each to their own.

# Posted on February 26th 2011 by ormepipes

Re: Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

Try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QseqNeUN2mQ

Remove the Yee Haw, and the Hee Haw - and this is what comes out.

# Posted on February 26th 2011 by Toppish

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I love sean nos dancing, and all forms related. Good stuff.

# Posted on February 26th 2011 by AlBrown

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Here you go. Found a clip :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vc9fUMZtE4

# Posted on February 26th 2011 by ormepipes

Re: Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

They do it in Lancashire...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4DUT_ctFKQ

# Posted on February 26th 2011 by gam

Re: Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

Gam,

Lancashire clog dancing is completely different to the Abhoration, sorry, Appalachian stuff - allegedly.

Its no good asking how they differ mind !

# Posted on February 26th 2011 by ormepipes

Re: Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

What would we do without 'The soldier's joy'?
Love the Kevin Burke selection.

# Posted on February 26th 2011 by Free Reed

Re: Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

OMG You've got me looking for them now!!!

So, I suppose you deserve this........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0ScLgkXGt0

# Posted on February 27th 2011 by ormepipes

Re: Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

Somewhat famous singer gets back to her roots:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgZTz_0EQyI&feature=related

# Posted on February 27th 2011 by oldstrings

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Well, traditions do interconnect...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lDcOcbVhpE

# Posted on February 27th 2011 by cboody

Re: Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

I like the wooden trainers in the Dutch version.

# Posted on February 27th 2011 by gam

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And then, to further prove the interconnecting traditions theory..........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6X4M9cT3kc

I gather that this will completely have replaced the bodhran by 2014.

# Posted on February 27th 2011 by ormepipes

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But that is only the first phase, the main attack will come form these guys later.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPdOmY1BjAU

# Posted on February 27th 2011 by ormepipes

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Sorry, wrong link - try this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI4Mqb5_jJU

# Posted on February 27th 2011 by ormepipes

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My mother used to knit us sweaters with sleeves like that. I didn't know she'd been to China.

# Posted on February 27th 2011 by gam

Re: Appalachian Dance, Celtic Session

Sadly, I must give you the news.

You are all wrong, ladies and gents -

i have seen the shape of the future, and it is this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu15Ou-jKM0

Be veeery, veeeeeeery afraid.

# Posted on February 27th 2011 by Piece