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Riverdance Reaction Video.
In this video, we get to see the genuine reactions of a group of tribal people as they watch Riverdance for the very first time. As the traditional Irish music begins to play, the tribal people are seen sitting in awe, trying to decipher the intricate movements of the dancers on stage.
As the performance progresses, we see a range of emotions from the tribal people, from smiles and laughter to confusion and surprise. The camera captures their expressions and reactions up close, giving us a glimpse into their world and their culture.
The video is a unique experience, highlighting the universality of dance and the power of music to bridge cultural divides. It also challenges our preconceptions of what constitutes "tribal" culture, as we see people from diverse backgrounds connecting with a dance form that is not their own.
Overall, the video is a celebration of the beauty and diversity of human expression, and a reminder that we can all find common ground in the joy of movement and the power of music
Please note that this is a reaction video and contains commentary.
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[@Countryfolktry]

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[@Santeria78]

Done!

[@kellyhoward6941]

Done also! I somehow didn't find you until just now, tho I've been watching Trybals for many months. The two in this vid already make me think I'm going to love them! Auntie is a gem! How I'd love to sit down with her (& an interpreter, I suppose) & just talk to her, get to know her life, her likes, joys, difficulties, stresses...their lives are so very different from mine, but people are people despite cultural differences, & keeping an open mind can bring such fascination & joy. Does anyone have a channel somewhere where Americans react to music/dance/etc of other cultures?? If so, I'd LOVE to be on it, just for the wide human experience (since I'm too broke to travel anywhere to get to know them myself).

[@djokealtena2538]

Aaah Auntie that's the same joy how I felt when we (my Mother and I especially) watched the telivised stageshow back in the day. Blessings onto you both.

[@moloney118]

New subscriber.

[@indiantinamorals5791]

Done xx

[@pauletteraspberry2923]

This lady is so beautiful when she was smiling so much. Her joy was so strong that just watching her was a joy.😊

[@hazmania4794]

She look like, if you were having the worst day of your life, and went to her her house, she would welcome you with a comforting smile, give you a warm hug, a cup of tea, and something to eat, all the while, soothing and comforting you, which, even in a foreign language, your heart would understand. Then, even the most messed up world would somehow be okay.

[@darthghengis]

She was loving it

[@EnglishRalph]

Her response was a “What costs nothing but is priceless?” moment.

[@rdred8693]

I know, she's great!

[@bettyboopsynoop]

Definitely!

[@ScheelesGreen]

She was like a proud grandma watching her grandchild’s recital. I love her.

[@biserkasertic1208]

She is a lady with golden heart 💖

[@profe3330]

This lovely lady reminds me of my grandmother, who came from a tiny Polish village in the middle of nowhere. There's something about the kind, open genuineness of Old World people that transcends every border. I wish we were more like them.

[@TheKatelinn]

She reminds me of mine too, the very same smile and similar face. Northern Europe❤

[@Laudon1228]

My Nana was born in eastern Ukraine in 1906. She was only four years old when she and her parents came to the US. Despite that, being raised by her Old Country, working class parents (Great Grandpa was a tool and die maker) she grew up speaking Russian (Eastern Ukraine tends to be more Russian speaking) and eating traditional “peasant” food. Lots of organ meats, soup with “everything but the kitchen sink” as the saying goes, cabbage with everything. My Mom grew up eating the same foods, and learned (mostly) how to cook them. I have to say my sister and I were not big fans of the pigs’ feet or calf’s brains. :: shudder :: I love stuffed cabbage though.

[@rebeccajeane8287]

@@Laudon1228 oh God yes, I love me some stuffed cabbage.

[@peggynulsen1365]

Boy, isn't that the truth!

[@Golightly354]

@@Laudon1228 Ooh, I LOVE pigs feet (or trotters we call them in the UK), although they are hard to find now. I also used to boil pigs heads to make my own brawn which is delicious, especially if you managed to get a good sized tongue too. And cowheel. Lovely. We used to suck the bones from the stew. All that with cabbage and dumplings. Soul food. Miss them loads! I think it was poor person's food really but became fashionable as all these things do!

[@idontsignin]

I remember watching Eurovision in 1994 with my mum and we where just mesmerized watching it. It's still the most memorable Eurovision moment I've ever seen, even 30 years on nothing has came close to this performance.

[@jeanpeuxplus7257]

I remember exactly the same thing, watching this here in France with my parents and being hypnotized by the music and the dancers. Had to wait weeks (months?) to find the record in the stores. And it's still my favorite moment in the whole Eurovision history! Just stunning.

[@colinmoore7460]

Yeah, the year the "half time performance" stole the entire show!

[@tconnolly9820]

To be fair, the winning song which was also by coincidence the Irish entry wasn't bad at all. In fact it's a very beautiful, timeless and nostalgic song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oorYZYSoZtd2d8k Enjoy it one more time.

[@purplephoenix4969]

I will never forget watching it with my family too. We were also mesmerized. I think most of Europe were sat watching it on TV, all mesmerized. It's still wonderful to watch now, but seeing it for the first time on Eurovision was definitely very special.

[@davidholmes2283]

I watched it on my own but the next day I saw my mother and we both exploded with praise for what we saw. I honestly mean it when I say I was absolutely blown away! Magical.

[@dennisoconnor4767]

I received much joy watching your reaction to the dancing and music of the Irish people--my people. Thank you.

[@deborahcornell171]

@dennisoconnor4767 Lovely comment. I'm an American of Irish, English & Scandinavian descent (with a little Cherokee thrown in). I love the cultures of all my varied ancestors but there's something about Irish music & dance that especially stirs my soul. I feel it in my bones (& DNA). 💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙

[@ko0974]

​@@deborahcornell171 is in your blood and bones..

[@Ciaradexy]

We aren't your people.

[@Ciaradexy]

​@@deborahcornell171many irish people are descents of the vikings yet you will never ever hear us claim to be Scandinavian. Cop on.

[@bid84]

@@Ciaradexy The Viking’s were a thousand years ago Ciara so you are hardly going to claim to be Norwegian. Many Americans are only two or three generations removed from there immigrant ancestors so feel an affinity to the “homeland” as told through family stories etc.

[@taniaseal7154]

As an Irish person Riverdance has always moved me to tears and I like that it dispelled the somewhat clichéd view of Ireland by showcasing the original talent within this Country. The beautiful, genuinely joyfilled reactions from Sobia and Naveed are really touching 😍 They're so cute! 🥰💖

[@michelleobrien6996]

Riverdance was so exciting. It really did take the world by storm. It still moves me.

[@amme30]

I remember watching it too, and being gobsmacked that this was a version of the steps and reels I learned in the local community hall. I was exhilarated that our country could produce such stirring and heart pounding dance and music. It still gets me now.

[@Padraigp]

It never moved me to tears at the time cos I was a cool teenager but ive been tearing up the whole time during this. Apart from when I was cackling at Gerry Ryan being so Gerry Ryan.

[@gudlisner501]

She connected with Riverdance because she is in touch with her own native culture. She understands the importer of native culture.

[@Countryfolktry]

Exactly

[@Padraigp]

And all are connected because its is somehow the same at the heart of it all. So many similarities.bht modern culture is so Hollow.

[@heathermcdougall8023]

Irish dance and especially Irish fiddle music , appeals to a wide variety of cultures. I brought my violin to India and played in the street, in an area of Himachal Pradesh inhabited by Tibetans and local Indian Hindus, as well as recent Tibetan Refugees and Tibetan monks and nuns. OI played out side the refugee centre and a huge crowd gathered out of nowhere to hear me play, trad. Irish fiddle. Everybody loved it, and wanted more. I had no idea that Tibetans in particular, felt the tunes and beat were "familiar" in a way, to them., from thier own culture, just much more complex.

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

It was so lovely to watch the elderly lady enjoying the performance so much. Her eyes were so wide. Bless her! This type of dancing must look really strange to those of a completely different culture.

[@jang3412]

Absolutely loved your Mother's reacton. Her delight was so genuine. That is how we felt the first time we saw it. Your happiness made me feel so happy too!

[@LOVEchristHEwasVEGAN]

auntie*

[@solarnaut]

@@LOVEchristHEwasVEGAN .. . ahhhh ! thanks for saying so . . . I think I will call here "Mama !" all the same . . . Mama has got great eyes ! B-) and Dude's got a sweet and genuine smile !

[@boredweegie553]

my youngest was three at the time and was obsessed, we recorded it and had it for years.. he'd bounce around the house . bounce around the shops shouting he has Michael flatley... tired him out right enough.. mesmerized the world for decades🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@amonbeck]

It is incredible because as an Irish person, this is a big part of our culture and it was largely suppressed or destroyed by colonizers. And so it’s wonderful to see that it survived long enough for another tribal group to experience it for the first time. That to me brings me joy.

[@Lilsmallrattgatlivesinyourhair]

As above stated the colonisers, especially throughout our occupation by Oliver Cromwell, who outlawed both music of any description (even anything that could make a rudimentary musical instrument was outlawed) and dance​@MsMaryPatricia he did it to break the spirits of the Irish. Its the origins of lilting and dancing brogues alike. When the man takes your instruments use your voice, when he stops the drums beat your own rhythm.

[@brianloughnane4033]

Yes it was. The reason it is all feet was because the British banned dancing but if they passed by houses in the 1800s the ledges would only show the upper torso and so while they were dancing, it looked to your regular Crown inspector as a normal gathering.

[@DaisyChain3339.]

Maybe your new 'colonizers' will help you, if you survive them.v

[@blackletter2591]

Oh, this takes me back, watching with my hairs standing on end as the Irish knocked it out of the park! As this video shows, the performance overcame all cultural barriers.

[@julie.1081]

A mom is a mom no matter where in the world & they don't need to be her kids either. She's just as amazed & proud of them. I love her eyes when she's watching!

[@andreahamilton6579]

I am Irish and very proud of the performance of riverdance but Sobia enjoyment and excitement brings so much joy and lightness to my heart, she is a beautiful lady and thank you for the joy she brought to me in this video and Lord of the Dance. thank her for me please

[@Justificus]

How heart warming to see two people enjoy a different culture with joy and praise for all who performed the dance. Gives you the hope that someday we can all be so open to the beauty in all the peoples of the world.

[@lexiliuna]

beautifully said.....

[@lellyt2372]

Wow this touched my heart more than I thought it would. We, Ireland, are so small and these lovely reactors didn't even know we existed. To see people from a culture that is so very rich and ancient and proud, reacting to my culture (that I am so very proud of) and our traditional dance, (which we used to tell stories and celebrate together and was such an integral part of our community that we were forbidden to practice for so long) with such joy and kindness and appreciation actually made me tear up ! We are very different cultures but we are all brought together by music and dance and expression and I really appreciated this video. Love and kindness from a small village in Ireland all the way across the world, to everyone involved in this lovely video

[@moogmike1]

Riverdance is loved around the World and Ireland both North and South are rightly proud of this group.

[@suesullivan-miller887]

Michael Flatley was, and remains, the BEST EVER!!! 👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍⚘⚘⚘⚘💖💖💖💖👌

[@mic1240]

He is from Chicago, USA, birthplace of progressive Irish dance.

[@dtulip1]

about the only thing sadly

[@allenjohnstone9945]

You never watched the documentary on this. Most off the Irish dancers were pissed that 2 yanks got top spots.

[@DeirdreKing111]

I'm Irish, glad you enjoyed our dancing. 💚🤍🧡

[@bethroesch2156]

The smiles on their faces is exactly what music is supposed to do to you. Language isn't a barrier with music. This is just really beautiful to watch❤

[@tarakeegan9479]

As an Irish person age 13 when this came out, my mind was blown 🤯 gone was the boring Irish dance, this revitalized everything and really was a good insight into the way Ireland was changing on the economic scale.

[@eavannicgabhann]

I was 14 and my whole family cried watching this. Very similar feelings to you: goodbye old Ireland and welcome new, dynamic, outward-looking Ireland. Delighted these people appreciated it.

[@Bluebuthappy182]

The thing you have to realise is that usually went it's half time in Eurovision you go and make the tea. Nobody was expecting this that is why the audience reaction was so energetic. It was very much a feeling, "Oh God that was good. Wasn't expecting that."

[@jackieraulerson2005]

These sweet folks are so open to others. We could take a lesson from them. Peace and love to you all.

[@majorwhite51]

I'm a proud Irishman of 63 years of age, I haven't seen this dance in a very long time it has brought a tear to my eye ❤

[@AngelaSealana]

It brings tears to my eyes to see someone appreciate the beauty of my ancestors' dance and music. Thank you. Ireland is a small country but its people have experienced a deep history.

[@karencooper9185]

What an absolute treat to get to see these two beautiful people from a completely different culture, love and appreciate the beauty that is RiverDance. We as the human race have such diversity, and to witness first hand on culture TRULY enjoy another's renews my faith in humanity. BRAVO to everyone!

[@e2renee]

Riverdance and the joy it brings crosses continents and cultures. Just loved Auntie’s smile!

[@erikaprobst4438]

Such a beautiful reaction to this famous irish moment, I loved when she said we sing like this in our ceremonies. ❤

[@chrish7975]

This ladies joy is infectious.. what a lovely lady. It's heartwarming to see someone from another culture enjoying and enraptured in a culture that we are constantly told isn't worth preserving.

[@michelleobrien6996]

Who says that? I want to slap them!

[@celiesbhoy]

Love Auntie, so real and her joy is infectious. Love it, love humanity.

[@bluerose3385]

Appreciating each other's cultures is what is needed in this world. I would love to see to see mother and son do this again with other cultural dances. They are a delight.

[@iamspartacus3114]

I got inner satisfaction watching the sheer delight of this lady and gentleman and their appreciation of the skills demonstrated in the dance.

[@elizabeth10392]

The show was called "Riverdance". The dancing itself is Irish step dancing. It is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful forms of dance there is. It is also very difficult. Every dancer in the show was a champion dancer if memory serves me correctly. Your reaction was wonderful 👍👍

[@erickent3557]

And I have seen traditional dancing from India, exceptionally beautiful, too. My appreciation for it was based in my love for traditional Irish forms, so I could see the art, and how it differed. The world is an incredible place...

[@LOVEchristHEwasVEGAN]

a girl in my class joined riverdance and got £1000 a week, free clothes, makeup, rent back in the 90s and she said they had to insure their legs, they worked so hard people had a lot of injuries. she was a champion too you are right

[@SobrietyandSolace]

@@erickent3557 I would like to see a choreography where classical Indian dances are contrasted with Irish dance, particular movement involving stamping the feet, fast spins or turns to one side. I have seen similar with flamenco and Indian dance. I also like the idea of comparing flamenco to Irish dance

[@LOVEchristHEwasVEGAN]

@@SobrietyandSolace i watched a brilliant cross over with tap dancers the other day it made me cry. Its a reaction video. Look up lord of the dance versus tap

[@finolaomurchu8217]

@@LOVEchristHEwasVEGAN Good on her. Getting paid and doing dancing (that she loves doing).

[@tonylion1332]

I tell you what I don’t speak a word of these peoples language but their eyes are so expressive ! I don’t know them but you can tell two lovely lovely people I wish them all the best ❤👍👍

[@Countryfolktry]

Thankyou so much

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[@Zamkat013]

I was a kid when this came out on TV for the first time. I already liked Celtic music, and I was spellbound. The talent and energy of the dancers, and the raucous music, and ethereal voices, the haunting and wild pipes and drums... I listened to the soundtrack over and over when it came out. Really fun to watch them enjoy it for the first time. ♥️

[@archygirl1750]

I love watching people bring and receive joy. This is what makes the human race great.

[@mnicholl93]

I remember my astonishment watching this on the night it was broadcast in 1994 yet I still get goosebumps from the very start of the singing that just build and build as it progresses. Watching these 2 experience it for the first time, reliving it through their expressions and delight just escalated it even more. I had tears in my eyes as the ovation just went on and on 👍🏻

[@vance666]

this lady was a joy to watch as she discovered this dance! you could see that both of them not only were impressed and surprised but throroughly enjoyed the performance. just made me want to jump through the screen and hug her.

[@dtulip1]

I love how song and dance transcends EVERYTHING, I swear drums are universal :D

[@gardenjoy5223]

Guess we all have the same reaction of surprise, astonishment and great appreciation for this outstanding performance. Truly world class.

[@Mu7eD-Stream]

The joy on this womans face is enough to bring a grown man to tears.

[@theginger6339]

They went on tour in America when I was a kid. I saw this and was captivated. I have to admit many traditional female singing sounds like the voice of an angel.

[@maggiemaysgrace]

I saw them on tour in the U.S. too! (North Carolina) It felt almost magical to see them in person.

[@scoutz0rs]

Riverdance is why I started Irish dance a million years ago. I wish I could see it again for the first time, but I’ve seen it live so many times I can’t count and I still get emotional lol Much love to you all!

[@lesliemccormick6527]

In 1996 Riverdance came to Vancouver, B.C. (Canada) and I desperately wanted to go see it, but could not afford it. However, my good friend and her boyfriend were able to go and said it was the best thing they had ever seen - she has been all over the world and seen all kinds of performances, but even now she says it is still the best show she ever saw. I am glad I got to revisit it with these two wonderful people. I hope someday they get to go to a grand theatre and see a live performance.

[@TheDivayenta]

Auntie’s delight and gusto is fabulous! She must’ve been a wild one!

[@welshpete12]

I didn't think they would like River Dance . Being so different from any in their traditional dance . But they did , it just goes to show. No matter what the culture, excellent will be recognized !

[@valkyrie1066]

Auntie, we would ALL love to be that young, beautiful and skillful! I love Spanish Flamenco; and then notice Irish dancing! There is a reason they don't use their arms much in the dance, they were a colony of great britan and were banned.....so they took the foot dancing and RAN with it! Just astonishing!

[@alisonsmith4801]

Load of rubbish, it wasn't banned and in Britain dance among the working class was basically the same with clogs. Never heard of Northern clog Dancing.

[@luciekleen3240]

This interval act during The Eurovision songcontest made me fall in love with Irish music and Riverdance. Been a fan ever since.

[@waynehall8920]

She looks so happy watching the 💃 dancers, great reaction, love to the both of you. 🇨🇮💚💙

[@vincentlavery2568]

Thank you from Ireland.

[@Countryfolktry]

You are most welcome

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

Riverdance was new in 1994, even in terms of traditional Irish dance. Before this group, Irish dance had technical steps, but nobody before had ever choreographed the timing of the music and the steps so completely or with so many dancers who were perfectly in sync as well. Riverdance was a phenomenon that lives on today, even after the passing of Michael Flatley, who not only danced in that night's performance, but who choreographed it as well. He went on to create more powerful dances and even starred in a full theater version called "Lord Of The Dance" that performed all over the world for many years after. Even though this performance was in Ireland in 1994, both of the lead dancers Michael Flatley and Jean Butler were Americans with Irish ancestry. They'd both won Irish dance championships and were asked to perform as an "in between" act during the EuroVision singing competition that was being held in Ireland that year. The show is still touring today, with different dancers as well as new choreographers. 😊 I loved how much Naveed and Aunty Sobia enjoyed this! Hopefully we'll get them to react to more music and dance videos in the future! Much love and an abundance of God's blessings to everyone in the Tribal People React family! 💛🕊🙏🏻

[@annereidy7981]

Michael Flatley is still alive, as far as I'm aware, unless you have a different meaning for passing?

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

@@annereidy7981 I saw a few people in the comments saying that he'd passed away and I knew that he'd been quite ill and in the hospital just a few weeks ago. But I just checked and I think the confusion came from a few articles saying that he had only days to live and those articles were posted last month while he was hospitalized. He has been battling a very aggressive form of cancer for several years, although I don't know that I've ever read or heard just what type he has. I do know that he's been through multiple treatments over the last few years and underwent a major surgery last month. But there was an update in BBC News from just a day or two ago, saying that he had been released from the hospital on Jan. 22 and that he'd just been seen on the red carpet for the first time in several years. The only quote from him that the article gave was that he said he's feeling stronger and still fighting every day and he believes that he's going to beat this. I'm praying that he does, bless him. 🙏

[@Ciaradexy]

You must be American. Flatley is a stereotypical Loud obnoxious Yank.

[@MeTheMayo]

Michael Flatley is not dead, he just retired from dancing about 10 years ago. He was actually quite old for a dancer when he got famous (36 years) so his body was just broken after many years of dancing and performing. He stayed active behind the scenes though. And yes he his batteling cancer for a long time, but he is doing okay at the moment.

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

@@MeTheMayo Yes. I know now. I don't want to type it all out again, but if you read my reply to Anne above, it explains where I initially got the incorrect impression that he'd passed. I'm happy that I was wrong and am still praying every day that he can beat this horrible cancer he's been fighting for so long. But I appreciate you pointing it out. 😊

[@ruthadler7176]

It’s 30 years since I first saw this. Still as stunning today as it was then.

[@mickharper4995]

When this was actually screened there would have been MILLIONS watching across Europe.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

It's hard to believe it's so long ago when Riverdance came on the Eurovision Song Contest. Just incredible to watch - I'm irish too!! I was 35yrs old then - a LONNG time ago!! xx

[@finolaomurchu8217]

Go on you're only a Spring chicken🐣☘️👍

[@jacintacody133]

Proud to be Irish watching this,their reaction is priceless 🤍🙏🤍

[@puppy1584]

Your reaction is the same as mine, back in the day when I saw it live. No one remembers who was the singing contest, but EVERYONE recalls Riverdance. Fabulous. I’m so happy that you saw it too.

[@Countryfolktry]

Amazing!

[@laurencedobbyn3300]

Art bypasses Nationality . Lovely reactions, lovely people.

[@Laudon1228]

You spell your given name the way my Grandaddy’s parents spelled his! (Aka the right way 😁) I was named for him.

[@jeanniesmith3618]

Thank you 🙏 I shed tears watching the lady’s reaction to river dance so much joy in her heart ♥️ wonderful x

[@SassenachCJ]

The joy in your aunties face gave me joy. What a wonderful reaction video

[@erickent3557]

Years ago, an Indian coworker sent me songs of an artist from his native land... My love for dance, such as Jean Butler, and music, such as Seamus Ennis, let me understand its depth. When I told him such music could sustain my soul, and I meant it, a divide was crossed, just like our wonderful reaction video here shows. ART is art. And BEAUTY is beauty.

[@dannycarlow8204]

I had a huge crush on Jean back then when I saw her for the first time. This was such a cute reaction.

[@lisachristoph437]

I love how expressive she is.

[@davidrowlands441]

I liked the lady's friendly smile,warmth and appreciation of the dancing, also the man's understanding of the dance.

[@joydehany4081]

I smiled with them both all the way through. I loved seeing the joy on their faces as they enjoyed the performance ❤

[@monicapdx]

I remember seeing the whole production of Riverdance the first time it played on cable TV. Magical! I'm glad they got to see this video and experience it themselves.

[@Countryfolktry]

😇🤩♥️

[@dtulip1]

me too...can't remember who won the contest DO remember the Riverdance :D

[@monicapdx]

@@dtulip1 I am not surprised!

[@scarletred8888]

I am so proud and happy to see this reaction, they felt the excitement and amazement we all did back in '94! It was a very proud moment for ireland, the world was watching us, at that time the country was still relatively poor and underdeveloped, it was as if this dance and music was a fanfare for the future. it still brings me to tears when i watch it now.

[@casteretpollux]

Me too. The staging and build up was immaculate . And a masterstroke to insert something so spectacular into the interval. I remember hearing that a good number of people had gone out to the bar and loo and they heard this enormous roar of the crowd and came back in asking "what happened??" 🤣

[@georgebarnes8163]

Riverdance is from the USA not Ireland

[@scarletred8888]

@@georgebarnes8163 That's amazing! They premiered it on irish tv during the Irish held Eurovision song contest, had all the top Irish dancers dancing in it and top traditional irish musicians playing Irish composer Bill Whelan's score! its incredible how they covered up its actually American!

[@georgebarnes8163]

@Alpha Momentum Try again in English.

[@georgebarnes8163]

@Alpha Momentum google is your friend, Riverdance is a dance troop from the USA, the most basic of searches would have told you that. Jean is from New York and Micheal is from Chicago, if you can read a map you will find that both of those cities are in the USA and that the USA is not in Ireland but only if you can read a map which I doubt.

[@7466ypb]

I'm subscribing, I sincerely enjoyed watching this wonderful lady's eyes light up with such joy. 🥰

[@DB-lh3qp]

You'll never beat the Irish we are ancient people.

[@brazendesigns]

I don't know how this landed in my recommended videos but it's the most wholesome thing I've seen in a long time. They brought me smiles and watching them enjoy Irish music and dance really made me happy.

[@elisabethdavidson7124]

These people are just so sweet! Love their honesty and the pure enjoyment they expressed.

[@stephenkane549]

The Aunties reaction is amazing, filled with genuine admiration.

[@janehenry3206]

I remember being blown away by this at the time. Irish Dancing is definitely a unique art form, it's great that so many people from around the world, have come to love it.

[@maryfeehan7896]

Riverdance is beautiful. Makes me proud to be ☘️ Irish. I love their reaction, I enjoyed their happiness.

[@franksullivan1873]

We that carry Irish genes also are proud of what got us to this point and The culture of Irish Dance.

[@maureenwagg5305]

There is no one like Michael Flatley. He is an incredible Irish dancer. Spellbinding skill.

[@Countryfolktry]

Out of this world

[@AvaNightingale]

Honestly I preferred the guy who replaced him! He didn't make it all about himself, he elevated everyone!

[@CionnFE]

Flatley is very skilled. However, he allows a flamboyance in his body and arm movements which are more of the Hollywood style of ‘tap dancing’ which owes its origins to Irish dance, but undermines the basic rules. Irish dance expresses complex movement, rhythm, harmony and stillness, hence the upper body is kept still.

[@michelleobrien6996]

​@@CionnFEmy mother once told me the upper body is kept still because the English did not allow the Irish to dance, so this was part of pretending not to dance... but their legs move so much I wonder how this could be true 🤔

[@CionnFE]

@@michelleobrien6996 Hi, I’m Irish, but no expert. I’ve heard this theory and another similar, about it originating as a protest by Irish dancers, forced to dance for Elizabeth I. They could be true as the penal laws imposed on Ireland had severe penalties for any display of Irish culture and language. However, no one really knows. But, other Irish dance forms, such as Set Dancing, which is very difficult and intricate, are extremely expressive with complex interchange between ‘sets’ of four in often very large groups, as you probably know. So, I think it’s more likely that it’s simply a unique style preference which evolved in Step Dance. It’s more demanding, needing more balance and control from the dancer, and also shows better line than other freer forms. That way, the skills of the dancer can be more clearly seen. There’s always been a competitive element to Irish dancing, so I can see how these disciplines could develop over time. I could be totally wrong of course. I was never any good at it, though always loved watching it. Especially Set Dancing, which is thrilling to watch live. What do you think?

[@tamijean6616]

This women’s energy is amazing

[@forakermm]

Music & dance are just two of the universal languages. 💚

[@genamayhew1961]

Aww, so glad to see them enjoying riverdance & make auntie so happy & touch her heart. 🙂😍💜🫶👍🙏

[@boo4677]

I remember being obsessed with Irish dancing as a child and I can see that same joy I had as a child on this ladies face after seeing it for the first time. ❤

[@lisamcbride8921]

I loved your reactions! Wonderful!

[@marysmith1922]

This brought back so many memories of seeing this performance for the first time. Even though I had a decent grasp of Irish dancing this was mind blowing. The funny thing was everyone remembers River dance but nobody remembers the Irish entry for the Eurovision. It was “Rock and Roll Years “ if anyone’s interested.

[@DadBooom]

These two people are so lovely and wholesome. Greatly enjoyed watching them experience Riverdance for the first time

[@MrKarmoy1]

I use to do this dancing years ago. It was known as heel and toe. We wore green velvet tunics and also did clog dancing. Great to see other cultures interested in each others customs.

[@verenamaharajah6082]

Who doesn’t love Riverdance? But to see the pleasure it gave this man and especially his aunt, just moved me so much. That they were seeing it for the first time after 30 years and appreciating it as much as we have all this time, just moved me to tears. Wonderful

[@cburns226]

I really loved this reaction, you both are amazing but that lady is fantastic ❤

[@purplephoenix4969]

This is so wonderful. I will never forget seeing this live when it was on Eurovision. My whole family were spellbound. It's so lovely to see people seeing it for the first time and still finding that joy in it.

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

As an Irish person River dance still gives me shivers to watch this piece. AMAZING NITE. Irish dance was never the same after this nite. Worldwide shows now.

[@elizabethgpaquette6064]

I wish the whole world, all cultures,would come together with the pure joy and love that shone in that woman's heart and eyes. Imagine a world like that! 😍

[@lakereed5767]

Loved watching their reaction!!! Thank You!

[@bradjohnson4787]

One of the greatest dance performances ever made!

[@Countryfolktry]

Indeed

[@philthomas472]

My daughter and I also had the pleasure of seeing Riverdance in Australia back then too. Truely marvellous 😀

[@elainecameron5545]

I remember watching this and being blown away by their incredible dancing, impeccable timing, just amazing. Great reactions to the video, joyful.

[@Countryfolktry]

Thanks for watching 💓

[@joeltham1979]

Still gives me goosebumps like the first time I saw Riverdance and I am blown away each time. 😊

[@marjorierijnbout7905]

You are both beautiful.people. Love rhe reactions.

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

I am so glad that music & dace are able to be appreciated worldwide. We are all one…💚

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

My DNA test told me I am 82% Irish but I never met my biological family. I was fascinated by the popularity of this show. For me it was a missing link in my unknown heritage. I was lucky, my DNA test told me the city in Ireland where my family came from. I was surprised by my DNA test and concerned by the very high percentage of ethnic heritage. It frightened me because no one in America is THAT Irish. During the time of this show we had already been exposed to Enya. I was aware that I frighteningly look similar to her. Also I seemed to look like Delores O'Riordan. It was just an odd quirk until I received the DNA results and could then proudly proclaim, I am Irish-American with the papers to prove it.

[@finolaomurchu8217]

You're probably more Irish than most Irish, Dark hair and fair skin and blue eyes. (Like myself). 🐣☘️

[@latifx3944]

Similar here, found out I was third gen from Ireland. My mom was adopted and my father's mother abandoned him. Did the test results out of curiosity and even found living relatives over seas. It's amazing what science can reveal about ourselves now. 😁

[@LQOTW]

@@finolaomurchu8217 Oh, to possess such stunning beauty! You are twice blessed, then. 🙂

[@BigMamou367]

My daughter is 3/4. She has jet black hair and big golden brown eyes.just beautiful.

[@kiwi007]

It was lovely to see their appreciation. It helps us remember the magic of when we saw these two fabulous dancers and the chorus line, for the first time.

[@melissamckeague]

How music and rhythm can travel, even if language doesn't! What a joy to watch. Thank you!

[@caryeddy6928]

I remember when this was EVERYWHERE! Rightly so, there's something in it for everyone!

[@sassyjintheuk]

Oh I am so happy that you enjoyed this so much. I remember seeing it on television when I was much younger. It really amazed everyone. Such talented musicians, singers, dancers & choreography. Xx💕