Black Irish dancer goes viral for genre-bending style

[@johneBGood]

As a former dancer, I salute you. 75 years ago when I started, seeing boys dancing was not well accepted. I am shocked to hear that even in today´s world there is a stigma to colour or anything else. Dance is a form of art and this young lady is top-drawer material in the dance world in this old man´s opinion. Keep on keeping on expressing yourself young lady, this old Canuck loves what you represent.

[@Trund27]

This is a lovely comment!💝🇨🇦

[@tanyabooysen3958]

Thank you❤

[@LEOLION-ry6pc]

Yeah, it's a shame that these prejudice mindsets still exist today and will be around for many more years to come but people continuously go out of their way to say racism doesn't exist anymore but if you are black and living in America the racist System has been fully down loaded into your DNA from all of the pain and bloodshed our ancestors has left from the soil to the roots from the branches to the leaves our pain is alive and active with the determined aggression to seek the true freedom of our people and equality in the Judicial System and maybe then we will begin to truly love our brothers and sisters with the same love we have for ourselves...

[@unanuevapecula]

You are on point.

[@boldbabez3985]

✨👑✨💚✨✨✨💚

[@trixied7327]

Greetings from Ireland 🖐 When Jean Butler and Michael Flattley danced onto the stage in Dublin for the Eurovision 1994 half time act they changed the world of Irish Dancing forever and we have watched with pride as each new generation has pushed it further and further, Kaitlyn is another young artist pushing forward and showing the endless possabilities within Irish Dancing. From someone who has taught dancing of all genres for 45 years, "Keep it up Kaitlyn !" 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cocoace7587]

Thank you for teaching & encouraging others . 😊❤

[@summertime-i7y]

My great grandmother was Indian and Irish, I lucked up with it in my DNA it's just 8% but l have the map of my DNA, so I can learn the Irish jig, I'm proud of her

[@jeffreycobb8925]

I found this NBC bit certainly trying to push the racial biased.

[@trevorodoinn3288]

Cork not Dublin.

[@sewgatormomm]

@@jeffreycobb8925I think you mean “bias”, but NBC wasn’t pushing anything. This was a wonderful piece about a very talented dancer who happens to be black and gets hate from ignorant trolls.

[@JayJay-de5jv]

I’ll never forget when snoop dogg landed in Scotland and the guy was playing his song with the bagpipe!! Couldn’t believe it sounded so good

[@ashley.taylor174]

Isn’t Snoop banned from Ireland because he was caught with weed at their airport? Lol

[@smikell9997]

@@ashley.taylor174 what does that have to do with the price of tea in China or the subject matter at hand?

[@JayJay-de5jv]

@@smikell9997 it has nothing to do with China but we’re talking about Ireland 🇮🇪 and a black Irish dancer

[@ashley.taylor174]

@@smikell9997 The OP literally talked about Snoop in Ireland on this thread. Stay on topic. 🙄

[@hotdrumchick]

I saw that vid-it was fire! I’m sure the piper was proud of it too!

[@Isabel44Meridian]

Former Irish dancer here. What this young lady is doing is FANTASTIC and I applaud her creativity. Irish dance is so beautiful and part of that is because it demands absolute mastery of technique. That’s something that’s open to anyone regardless of culture or background. So glad she’s spreading this beautiful art form further and wish her great success.

[@lkeke35]

This! This is an example of sharing of the culture. This is NOT appropriation! She learned and mastered all the rules. She never claimed to invent it, nor did she ever claim to be Irish.

[@jushere4thacomments671]

"I never said I was Irish" Cheers to living your best life ❤️

[@emilyfeagin2673]

I am Irish and a few other nationalities too I can polka and I learned Spanish folk dances It’s all good

[@odeanlawrence196]

In my town where I live an Irish traveller had died and was having his funeral at our local church. The music played was Reggae. There was no animosity shown amongst the black onlookers. Instead, me included, walked up to the relatives and gave our condolences. We loved hearing the music and was told he absolutely loved Reggae music. The music was played for 3 days. It was appreciated that he loved music from our culture.

[@odeanlawrence196]

​@@emilyfeagin2673Exactly! And to become a professional dancer, in some areas, it is necessary to acquire skills in other dance forms like tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop...

[@macmosesseisie4071]

Perfect answer: " I never sa I d said I was Irish."

[@patriciahercules6852]

This makes the news because we hardly copy from other races.

[@derricklangford4725]

If anyone can remember Missy Elliot did a whole Irish jig routine in one of her videos in the early 2000s and Slayed.

[@XiAdu2]

It was, Pass That Dutch, wasn’t it? 🤔

[@ms.payton1458]

​@@XiAdu2 yes ❤️

[@reformedgirlblogger]

There’s a link between Black Americans and Irish ancestry.

[@okaycola2]

Great track

[@silentmajority8365]

Irish jig is right lol

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

I have an Irish American Aunt who was born 95 miles from Belfast. She is a professional seamstress and is married to my dad's brother who also is retired and is ill. You young lady are already a success and I wish you nothing but the best. Irish dancing and African-American dancing is a wonderful combination and has always been a part of each others dance communities here in America.

[@Getemtone]

lol...u know your history..this is how tap dancing was formed between irish and black ppl mixing in what was called dancehalls but the ugly head of racism raised its head

[@LikeSpee]

Ok, but what does the first two sentences have to do with anything? 😂 They could have been omitted and the comment would not have been any less impactful. 🤷🏽‍♂️😆

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

@@LikeSpee Just a shout out to my Uncle and Aunt. So sorry that I insulted anyone.

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@Getemtone]

@@jiffjiffernson7292 u r right n so wrong… the harmony of art has no color…the facts remain that it was a union of black n Irish culture… n the birth of that mix…why do u think that way… selfish n stupid way of thinking n this why we are in the position we r in till this very day…

[@rajo741]

A stunning talent. She takes nothing away from traditional Irish dance but is demonstrating its versatility.

[@trenae77]

This is how dance survives the march of time. New generations take up the torch and add their own spark of life. Just watching this girl - the joy and passion she puts into her work - is enough to invigorate anyone watching!!

[@sunnyvasic]

To shut people up, ballet is originally french and italian but its an artform discipline all over the world now...❤ keep going Kaitlyn

[@xeaux]

Most popular dance forms are fusion of either ethnic culture, style, or both. If dancers didn’t want to try moving in a more freeing way than ballet, we wouldn’t have modern dance, and if they didn’t change that up we wouldn’t have contemporary dance. I really don’t understand the animosity in some of these comments… I really wonder if she looked differently if the comments would reflect that.

[@lkeke35]

Until about twenty years or so ago Black women were being gatekept out of Ballet, believe it or not, so there's that! For some reason there are always people who want to keep Black women from participating in the rest of life of the world, and they are always hostile to us doing anything. They're just hostile to us living on this planet really. She is doing fine with what she's doing and I applaud her!

[@CarolSurles]

She is a natural dancer, and dances without effort. She should not fret over critics' envy. If insular dancers want to limit their creativity, and build a wall around their cultural identity, she should ignore them. She is already in a class of her own -- competing with no one.

[@carlalamar6193]

Yes! She already knows where that negativity is coming from...it's always been here pretty much will always be...and as always...Walk through the fire...

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@jojoone1099]

Yep. Can you imagine taking dance lessons from the age of six? That's amazing dedication! 👍🏾

[@11kwright]

She’s a pioneer, she’s taken Irish dancing and created something new. Her choreography would look great in a professional dance show. She’s gone down in history for this new type of Irish Mix dancing. It’s really good and so great to watch. 😊❤

[@theresegbat309]

She is a professional professional 😊

[@cookie7969]

Morgan Bullock was infusing other dance forms for years before her. Look her up.

[@kevink3975]

Blah blah

[@4CQueen]

Not a pioneer at all, but she looks good dancing. 🎉

[@cheryl5994]

AGREED!

[@mikegardens]

Meanwhile hip hop, house, and breakdancing is a GLOBAL influence and style originating from black US culture that Irish, Asian, European and South American folks do,, so I think Kaitlyn has every right to be as talented as she wants to be in any style.

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

Was looking for this comment before I typed a similar piece. You took the words right out my mouth! ❤

[@regis_red]

Exactly. I grew up in Europe and TONS of people have been taking African dance classes for ages.

[@avalles463]

Spot on !!!!

[@annnd16]

……😂 agree, I often post ‘conversationally’ and have to go back and delete my post as I read comments, because I find that someone else has posted my thoughts exactly.

[@ceoa]

👏👏👏👏👍 Always telling people of color what they CAN'T do. It's refreshing that this young lady drowned that nonsense out. ❤

[@EileenHall-j9f]

We have black people in Ireland, they are Irish to boot. She’s amazing. Being Irish is not a racially defined, just like America. Immigrants change the status quo. Also not all tango dancers are Latinos, or rappers black. She has every right in the world to participate in Irish dancing, especially because she is making it relevant to young people. Good on her.

[@HarryFlowerrs]

You’ve got serious racism in Ireland too! There is no legislation on racism so it’s literally not prohibited to racially abuse or attack people of colour there! The racist abuse the Black athlete got last week after winning gold and two silvers in Europe,on top of the Irish u15s who got dogs abuse due to the colour of their skin, then the riots last year, Ireland is racist to the core!

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@goldwhitedragon]

Can I be a Black Chinese or a White Japanese? No. Race matters. Only Whites want to pretend it doesn't. Good luck Ireland staying Irish.

[@buanobas9122]

Black people can never be Irish.Nobody in Ireland considers them to be Irish.

[@sesh1255]

They ain’t Irish mate come on

[@CanadianSmoke]

You took the saying, "Dance like no one is watching."... and put it to shame. What an incredible talent and gift!

[@Dieorexist]

Unique to watch a Black Irish dancer with grace and skill. You are the future Kaitlyn keep going!!!

[@lloydinfamous5032]

Black American invited tap dancing...Irish dancing is so YT...She must be chasing some YT boy😂😂😂

[@DanBrown96]

@@lloydinfamous5032 You sound very ignorant and do NOT speak for black people. Not all of us are as culturally narrow as you.

[@Keenadoesitall]

​@@lloydinfamous5032chasing a Yt boy since she was 6..?🙄 Could be she just like the art form...🤷🏾‍♀️ you sound like a 🤡

[@leonakinglion3210]

​@@lloydinfamous5032 How would you know she's into males?

[@shawday7911]

Early Irish people were dark skinned some with blue eyes - documentary

[@selenaseibt306]

She reminds me of Misty Copeland- breaking barriers in the field of dance! I hope the two can meet someday.

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@sheluvssmokedupeyes1]

She’s not breaking barriers, tap dance, which is a black art form actually was inspired by Irish jigg and clogging

[@gaylebynumcardosa7034]

@@jiffjiffernson7292 What do you mean?

[@deec3561]

I love that she dances with so much enthusiasm then when she talks she is super chill and laid back. She’s so cool! God bless you baby girl! Dance your heart out

[@2CheekyRabbits]

I love this isn’t seen as cultural appropriation. It’s cultural *appreciation*

[@rosekulla9215]

It’s sad to me that if it was a white person engaging in another culture’s art it would be seen as cultural appropriation. Such a crazy world we live in. That being said, this is super cool to see! Just wish it could be praised both ways!

[@maryjackson9625]

As a 73-yro AAF, I have loved Irish dancing "River dancing" from the moment I first saw it many decades ago. I even used to play a card game on the internet with a girl from Ireland who did Irish dancing. It is such a wonderful and different art form and I think anyone who is interested should try it. Art is one of those things that isn't just for one race of people, it is for everyone and people trying to keep it in a box need to blow up the one they are stuck in. Best wishes to this young lady. I admire you completely.

[@coreygarnett5826]

Do what makes you happy no matter who does or doesn’t like it ❤

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

Well, within _reason, of course._ Unfortunately, it makes some people happy to ridicule, endanger, or/and harm others. 🧠⚖💗

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@leelandglover7777]

Tap dancing is about to hit a all time high within time.

[@jaymoose4337]

"Haters gone hate"

[@MysticMech]

Yep. Here come the bigots. Already stole everything from everybody else... but want to cry about a girl dancing? Hip hop. R&B. Country. Break dancing. Urban Fashion. Hairstyles. Etc... The hypocrisy is out of control.

[@UpbeatPenguin31]

@@MysticMech​​⁠​⁠How ironic that they’re the majority yet they have absolutely no culture 🤦🏽‍♂️ it’s mind boggling 😂 no wonder they’re always mad 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@cocoace7587]

They haven't learned yet , 😂 if we want to do it WE will . They can make racist comments online & it will just make us go harder . # can they stop a speeding train 🚆 🙄

[@11kwright]

Jealous cos she’s taken it to another level and that she’s very good at it. She’s great to watch and would make great choreography in a professional show. She’s a pioneer in that she taken Irish dancing and created a new type of Irish dancing. A bit like the English created cricket but then the Jamaicans took it to a new level no one could win against.😊❤

[@22grena]

You are the hater. You hate European culture

[@lotusphoenix8]

Art has ZERO boundaries. It doesn't belong to anyone. We salute you!

[@intelliladyn5006]

She took a style of dance and made it her own. Anyone who is negative about it is just jealous at the fact that she does it better!!!!

[@priscillaalexander3532]

You said it the best.

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@melindaroop1346]

Nobody is jealous of her 😂. Anyone that has an issue is probably because of the DOUBLE STANDARDS. A black woman does something and she is praised, but let a white woman do something similar and it's "cultural appropriation". Trust me....they aren't jealous.

[@mc2120]

Most white people don't mind when other cultures appropriate European culture. No need to say she does it better, that's disrespectful to that culture.

[@LotusHeart777]

Absolutely

[@annjohnson6424]

I love this child’s creativity! I could watch her for hours! Go for the gold, little one. You are on the right path.

[@pamelapope859]

Absolutely beautiful. I'm black and Irish and so proud of her.

[@enndot3921]

No. You know better than that. You don't take this type of dance especially at her level of competition and make a mockery of all the little girls and young women of color, who go home and cry after every practice, competition and performance and start adding elements you know darn well don't belong, so now ppl really won't take them seriously. Of ALL the things she could be doing with her level of excellence, experience and expertise to help the ones coming up behind her, this isn't it.

[@SubeTheWench]

@@enndot3921 She hasn't made a mockery of anything, and she's not the first person to mix Irish dancing and other styles together 🙄 Do you also complain about Michael Flatley "adding elements that don't belong"?

[@Carebear20241]

I am of Irish Descent! Do your thing girl! I ❤ it!

[@Passionatelyfruits]

Guess what world: There are Black ppl that's partially Irish (Biracial)🤭

[@reformedgirlblogger]

@@Passionatelyfruitsno, she’s talking about native Black Irish. I’m Black American but have Irish ancestry. I come from the Douglas clan…

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@buanobas9122]

Im ACTUALLY Irish and this is disgusting.

[@someoneyoudontknow7705]

⁠@@PassionatelyfruitsNo 💩. Most people who are “mixed” are part Irish…because the Irish were a lot cheaper to buy when they were slaves too. And what happens when people are together like that (and actually that’s why Irish women were bought to have with the African men)? But nobody talks about that 🫢

[@michelewarren5311]

I'm a "white girl" who learned Irish dancing from nuns in Catbolic grade school and LOVED it! I'm not Irish but enjoyed the moves! You keep up your beautiful talent and make ALL dancers proud!!!

[@maryjane2965]

No need for quotation marks lol you are white aren’t you?!😂😂

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@EveofPyrite]

My great grandpa is irish i have always loved tap dancing and irish dancing

[@demekonrn]

Now only has she mastered Irish dancing, she's done an excellent job at accomplishing the vocal fry as well; I love the dancing.

[@technofilejr3401]

Vocal fry is a speaking trend that I hope ends soon. It is sooo infuriatinggggg to hearrr someoneee draggg out everyyyy wordddd. That said she is a great dancer.

[@empirex334]

A perfect example of cultural appreciation.

[@alyssaoconnor]

I was waiting to see this comment exactly! This story shows how ridiculous the cultural appropriation argument is👌🏽, here we have someone participating in and enjoying another country’s tradition and she has also created something unique, I hope she goes on to encourage more people to participate/enjoy and make money from it as well.

[@katrin712]

@@alyssaoconnorthanks a lot… i had to scroll down a bit time to calm down after I saw this BS. I don t care about her color, her hair etc… she s joyful, she s happy… she learns things and mix them her way once she has mastery of the codes. It s uplifting and inspiring. And when I see so many comments from former dancers or Irish people, it s so heart warming! Dance is a living art, it feeds from music and other form of corporal expressions or dances, else it would die from repeating itself endlessly. It needs vibrancy, curiosity and this ability to add new moves, new styles, mix them, to stay alive, like it has since the beginning of life. (And for cultural appropriation morons…. A cockatoo dancing is cultural appropriation too then in your book… i think I prefer going dancing with one then, it s funnier than you ll ever be!)

[@aishariel9924]

The whole “cultural appropriation” argument on both sides is ridiculous. But I can’t ignore the hypocrisy in all of this. When a black person does it it’s considered diverse. But when a non-black person pays homage to non-white culture it’s cultural appropriation. Make it make sense ppl

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@carolewynn9407]

Where does it say appropriation ? Before you jump in with the usual knee jerk reaction, read the text.

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

What an amazing, beautiful, and wonderful woman!✌🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻💋💋💋💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🍾🍾🍾🥂

[@12esean]

I’ve always loved Irish dance and extremely proud of this young lady!

[@phillywizkidz]

Such an simple idea, turning an negative into postive ! Doesn't matter what your race, or culture is if you have an dream FOLLOW IT! Don't let ANYONE ever say YOU CAN'T do something! Great Job for this young lady 😊

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@phillywizkidz]

@@jiffjiffernson7292 Breathe .....inhale exhale .... put your trust in God and dont get hung up on (labels) that is not who you are let your God Gifted talent SHINE , prove all the haters wrong. God Bless

[@Katokwe5]

Don't be jealous of her style! DO YOU ALWAYS!!!❤❤❤❤

[@patroberts5449]

It’s so cool to see the art of merging of cultures and styles! It’s what keeps this journey on Earth a fun trip!

[@lisadokes2655]

I LOVE IT!!! SHE IS MAGIC!!! KEEP GOING< GIRL!!😃❤ There are sooo many NON-BLACK and NON-AFRICAN PEOPLE who do hip hop and African dances, without Black and African people NOT treating them like "they dont belong"! Grow up, people and embrace diversity!!

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@iownyrf8747]

That's a lie! That's all you do!!

[@claudiameier666]

actually they get crapped on all the time for supposedly appropriating black culture. i guess this only works one way. she is an excellant dancer

[@disorderlymatron5534]

I hope the negativity NEVER gets to her. She obviously has love and respect for the genre. She's comfortable enough to make it her own. I hope she keeps pushing doors open!

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@patricksteele]

Ireland here, great work and much success to you!

[@REBECCAPGARZAMEV]

She’s really good

[@zeemc2751]

At the age of 5 I put my daughter in Irish step dance class, nearly 15 years ago, because I couldn't get her in ballet 🩰 at the time. She really enjoyed, the other were very friendly. One thing everyone noticed was how tall and long legs she was 🤣🤣🤣.Shout out to everyone, who loves Irish step/ tap dancing 😁💖💖💖

[@musicaldramaqueen]

It has the essence of Irish dance. It's rooted in Irish dance, you can see that. How wonderful to combine soups from different cultures. She clearly is fluent in the dance of each!

[@pattiepepper6217]

If it brings you joy and doesn't hurt anyone else - do it! Dance is a joy and blessing. Enjoy it while you can.

[@ZeraldGoliath]

The essence of being great is the courage to be and to do something different. It's the most profound way in discovering a different aspect of yourself.

[@tubetales1798]

Well done to Kaitlyn, it's great what she is doing... Never let the negative people who say horrible things get to you, it is them who are not happy in their lives, wanting everyone else to be sad and envious like them. You go girl.... your awesome

[@delbiedunbar-tn5tp]

Im black as it comes and my half breed Creek Indian grandama dad is from Irlerand. Born n raised. Alot of blacks from America is. You go girl, you rock

[@loriannrichardson7644]

What's the point of stating your lineage???

[@curlyb4c95]

Because she wanted to. Just like you wanted to ask a question. Free country.

[@hereiswisdom]

Yeah, I know some Black people whose Irish grwndfathrrs that left them land as well. There is a lot of history on how Blacks and Irish servants used to marry before the ruling class banned it. The Irish were never even considered White until very recently.

[@deloresredman4792]

Yes I am black but grandfather was white Irish so have 30 percent irish DNA so you can be of color and have Irish DNA

[@deloresredman4792]

Because that's the whole point of the story...why does it bother you

[@AssanRaelian]

Excellent video. People that respond negatively to dancing “Show their hands”. People as such seriously; are in need of help.

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@claudiameier666]

then you need to start looking at the black community as theyre the ones that try gatekeeping culture

[@catfeatherss]

I love creative people who mash up traditional things with new flavours. It helps the traditions to survive. Young lady, thank you so much for doing your part to carry irish dance to future generations by making it even cooler.

[@michelleadams8534]

She’s a skilled and talented creative. Her art is her dance.

[@sewgatormomm]

What a beautiful and very talented dancer! Ignore the minority of ignorant trolls, because the overwhelming majority support you and your dance. You are a joy to watch!❤

[@64choicesyaaaa]

Bravo 👏 I wish more people would realize the arts of all kinds are not limited by race creed or color. Arts should and can be appreciated by all humans.

[@kellyhassen8071]

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[@jiffjiffernson7292]

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[@PhokenKuul]

That fusion isn't new, it's how tap dancing was invented 250 years ago. And all those people that love to complain about cultural appropriation, this is the kind of amazing thing that comes from allowing cultures to interact and influence each other. Keep on appropriating!

[@robertpalmer3166]

Keep on crying.

[@Spearca]

This is the extreme opposite of appropriation. She's deeply schooled, respectful of tradition, knowingly advancing the culture.

[@user-fi3ot3ti3d]

​@@Spearca, this is what you call hypocrisy. I can guarantee you if the roles were reversed, non-Blacks, especially white people, would be chastised for appropriating and disrespecting Black culture, not "advancing" it. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great she is adding her own twist to it as culture should be shared and appreciated. It's just amusing to see how accepting people are when it's a Black person doing it.

[@Spearca]

@@user-fi3ot3ti3d Show me one white person being criticized for appropriation of a tradition they were literally schooled in from the age of seven.

[@PhokenKuul]

@@Spearca It's certainly hyperbole to call it the extreme opposite of appropriation. But it depends on how you look at it. I don't believe there is such a thing as cultural appropriation because cultures are dynamic and interact all the time whether you like it or not. If a young white man wearing dreds is appropriation, if some college kids wearing sombreros is appropriation, if Elvis playing rock n roll is appropriation then this is also appropriation. Again, I don't believe in appropriation, I think it is manufactured outrage nonsense. Happy Juneteenth!

[@florakaroki1216]

Kaitlyn is a brave, amazing, iconic young woman who is leaving a legacy for so many to follow in this ever-changing world! Her attitude to push the boundaries of what is known and normal is the things that legends are made of. Thank you Kaitlyn for showing up and being you, we are sooo proud of you!!!

[@sjr100]

I remember seeing "Riverdance" decades ago, they had a skit and brought out some "hip-hop dancers", the guys formed a line and did Irish dancing to perfection, brought the house down.

[@deborahtgilmore4070]

Continue dancing doing what you love. You are a highly creative, skilled individual & music & dancing are universal. Thank you for sharing your talent. 😊

[@egonetta007]

Dance transcends the cultures. You feel the music and your body takes over. Regardless of where the music comes from. I dance to any type of music. Excellent.

[@handsonlabssoftwareacademy594]

Thank God for social Media where everyone can freely express themselves.

[@DRventura333]

Ms Kaitlyn, you dance beautifully and we love the Irish dance steps they were spot on. A few people seem to forget that all dances are rooted from one culture where some moved across the now continents. Just appreciate the talent of others and life will be much better.

[@mjf3810]

I love the fusion of dance styles and genre. You're awesome, Kaitlyn!!

[@Just_that_dancer]

I have been following her on instagram for a couple years now! I absolutely love her videos! I have been waiting for her to go viral for a while! Yay!

[@jenlovesjesus]

This is so cool! Back in 2019, I went to Ireland and watched the Irish dancers. Years before, I had seen Riverdance. I love Irish dancing, and, as one who has taken dance lessons, I respect how unique and challenging it is. Kudos to this woman for merging different genres of dance. Truly innovative and a joy to watch.

[@VAwitch]

Did you see one of the updated Riverdance shows where there's a dance off between Harlem tappers & Irish steppers?

[@liliebilie]

The comment section truly passed the vibe check. I hope she keeps going she’s so talented ❤

[@AuntieNise]

It absolutely is Irish dancing. Gorgeous! Thanks for adding your beautiful vision to the Irish sounds and steps ❤

[@df1985]

Hi from Dublin. She’s fantastic! ❤

[@supanova187]

So refreshing to see such positive comments 😊

[@gew9487]

Very talented dancer!! Well done!! Love it!!❤❤❤

[@tomorrowflemminghobbs6757]

I love her! I saw her dancing on Instagram and started following her as she caught my attention with her style of dance. This looks hard to do and she does it with little effort- she is a natural born dancer! ❤❤❤

[@2company3crowd63]

This is beautiful. I would pay good money to watch this style of dance! You can’t be afraid to break the mold. Cause she smashed it. Keep going huni!

[@merrim7765]

This reminds me of one of my favorite dance movies, "Strictly Ballroom". Austrailian comedy. The lead dancer wants to add his own moves to the world of ballroom competitions and the result is fantastic.

[@tinabenson1492]

I saw that movie! ❤

[@khills]

Great analogy. (And great film! I used to have a quote from the movie painted over my door: a life lived in fear is a life half-lived.)

[@pooksmagoo6521]

No new steps!!! I loved that movie as a teen! I took ballroom dance classes because of it

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

You go Lil sis, awesome fabulous talent, as a person who also loves dancing also.❤️‍🔥✊🏽❤️‍🔥

[@lcarolynghearing854]

This young woman is wildly talented!! I hope she goes far and changes the dance arena, and makes it conclusive. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@sapofish]

I would pay to watch her dance!!! she's AMAZING! keep shining, Kaitlin! we LOVE you!

[@maserati925]

I like when people do new stuff, but I definitely appreciate the traditional dances more because they have been around for so long and have been perfected

[@adey126]

It not like you still don’t have the traditional style.

[@Wildmoonlite]

@@adey126There’s a young whlte, girl that was recorded doing a tribal dance. She was doing it as learned, and people lined up to yell appropriation at her…

[@kaydonahue]

Tap was a Black American innovation, influenced by Irish step dancing, just like Jazz, Hip Hop, Blues, and Soul were Black Innovations, not including thousands of others. Creativity and Innovation are Gifts, to be Applauded!

[@ko0974]

Tap came from Irish dance and also blues came from Irish folk the two cultures very mingled.m

[@gumdrop25]

As a black woman I love this! I would love to visit Ireland!

[@thefarreich9984]

They don't want you there

[@tikolopez8884]

The beauty of dance is there is no color. Only music, rhythm, and your heart. The rest is NOISE ! Dancing is how we the dancers tell you how we feel.

[@brendabrown7130]

I am so TOTALLY happy see this beautiful black young lady dance the Irish dancing. I always knew we could do it and she showed what I always knew. You don’t have to be Irish to do this type of dance, you just do it because you can and that you like it. You go girl. I love Riverdance and Micheal Flatley…

[@karenosche5348]

Good for you you are amazing. I just enjoy watching you do all those different patterns of dance. Keep up the good work.

[@mistylane4676]

This young lady is great! Keep going🙏🏽

[@alfairefountaine4150]

Peace and Blessings to this Queen 🙌🏾

[@decatercherry7245]

YOU GO GIRL. PROVE TO THEM THAT THEY ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN TAKE ANOTHER CULTURE ON

[@Imcleaninup]

So awesome to hear about a young person having the courage and strength to drown out the noise of ignorant bullies. She has worked very hard to develop her skills, no one has any right to take that away. They are just jealous of the attention she’s getting. Kaitlyn fan!

[@Sew-Ronica]

Love this!!! This is what life is about, creating a space for yourself!!!

[@mistyapplegate3974]

You go girl and keep up your goals and dreams and ignore the criticism t here is just to much hatred in this world now I have Irish I me and I think you are amazing

[@lloydinfamous5032]

Why are you here?...lady stay out of black people business...This is not a sister girl event.

[@Teisharocz]

💙Keep up the feeling of happiness!!!!! You are amazing!

[@jaduke9887]

You go Girl! I love Irish dancing!!!! I don't care if your heritage is Irish or not, when you get those shoes on and jig to that Irish music... you ARE Irish!!! Love the fusion aspect of your dance and innovation!! Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more of you!!!

[@Topself24]

I’m black and my family loved watching Irish dancing in the 90’s. Idk why but I felt like it came in tv all the time!!! We just really enjoyed watching it. I Never thought as a child it is something I could do. I’m happy she is making her own lane.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

Love to see her dance with the Gardiner Brothers

[@theresegbat309]

She did😂

[@RamenNoodle1985]

@@theresegbat309 fr? I need to go look for it! Thanks!

[@adey126]

She did. It was so cool.

[@mamapsims]

I love those guys. I need to find that video

[@ursulagolden2079]

Keep on keeping on💕

[@snsn7251]

You go girl

[@annnd16]

I love Irish dancing-and I especially love her style! Wishing her much success!!!

[@Missmori]

this is absolutely brilliant. and yeah, ANY person who posts even a single video publically has to have a little bit of a thick skin about it. I'm glad she's got ways to counteract that.

[@cherylsibson2529]

Go for it, plenty of history in dancing.

[@gwen3010]

Just lovely keep moving you got this!! Congrats to you.👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@virgobutterfly1680]

I don’t know if she is African American, but many have Irish blood/DNA. If you know, you know.

[@c.t.murray3632]

Around the 1770s a lot of black brown people,Moors, from England and Ireland were shipped out as indentured servants to Barbados and some were sent to Jamestown Virginia. So it's very possible that African-Americans would have some Irish heritage.

[@Sun_Shine822]

True. I’m African American and I have Irish blood, along with many other European countries

[@charn4292]

Very true! I have Irish blood/DNA and an Uncle who was a famous singer in Ireland. I love watching Irish dancing, but I also think its really sad when ppl decide for you that you couldn't possibly or better yet you shouldn't like anything else because you're African American meanwhile other cultures get to explore, travel and indulge. This shouldn't be where we are still trying to break down barriers. What ever someone's heritage they should be able to do what makes them happy!

[@ferdienaraval1438]

I'm pretty sure you mean Black American

[@ferdienaraval1438]

In order for her to be African she has had to be born there with birth certificate that says African. Not trying to argue or start a stir here. Everyone has so many misconceptions about color. Trust me there are a lot of Africans that white people. It's just a table here in America that they can't shake off because of our government. They have to check mark in a box that they are African Americans, but truth be told the majority have never stepped one foot in Africa. This country ( USA) needs to educate people and stop trying to dumb people down.

[@lizbercaw4403]

I love Kaitlyn's thinking. Art made for collaboration and remixing, breaking cultural walls and establishing one's own expression. It's not like every painter has to go out and discover pigmentation to be original. Dance and pigmentation in media is universal, to be shared!

[@CoolTaxiDriver]

Each generation has had amazing role models. Gregory Hines brought tap to the world. Savion..as a child…danced with Gregory. Kids literally grew up with him on Sesame Street. It’s wonderful that there is a female role model. And, make no mistake…she is going to inspire girls and women ..of every age, of every ethnicity, and of every color.

[@maurawhelan3530]

Go girl go!

[@CreoleLadyBug]

Can we reach a point in this where ANYONE in this world can do ANYTHING they want to do?

[@brokenwrench404]

They already can but the media always has to make things about race

[@monaebreak561]

She got hate comment about her race though.​@@brokenwrench404

[@aliciastrose2835]

We’re already there and always have been. All that is required is to ignore the haters and listen to your inner truth. Not many are equipped for that.