Since childhood she’s been driven to master Irish dance
When Camille Slaght was in elementary school, she sat in the audience while one of her classmates performed an Irish dance routine at a talent show. Seeing the power and grace of this tiny body kicking and jumping in her colourful and shiny outfit was enough to draw Camille into a sport she would one day come to dominate.
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When Camille Slaght was in elementary school, she sat in the audience while one of her classmates performed an Irish dance routine at a talent show. Seeing the power and grace of this tiny body kicking and jumping in her colourful and shiny outfit was enough to draw Camille into a sport she would one day come to dominate.
"Once I started, I knew there was a lot more to it than the costumes and the bling."
Camille performs in numerous competitions nationally and internationally, currently holding the titles of Eastern Canadian Champion and All Scotland Champion in Irish dance. While most people know some version of Irish dancing from popular theatrical productions such as Riverdance or Lord of the Dance, Camille describes it as an artform that incorporates more than just legwork and jumps.
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I'm not Irish, but love the Celtic music and dance. Very lovely!
This amount of extreme athleticism is beyond my ken. She's marvelous, and I would love to watch her performing a complete dance. Kudos!
Absolutely beautiful. I am always astonished as to how these individuals are capable of turning their ankles at such extreme angles. Irish dancing is always a treat to watch.
Her skills are obvious and her passion will help to keep this art form alive for another generation. She's amazing!!!
This is like ballet tap. You dance with so much power and grace, it’s incredible. Seeing these steps slowed really gives me the chance to appreciate all the passion that goes into this...
I just love this dance. "The bird" is so gracefull, poetic.
Irish dancing is an art so much discipline and dedication is needed to perform at this level
Love Irish dancing, love her & her passion!
She's beautiful
So proud to be an Irish dancer!
Wow!!! I didn't know there were two types of Irish dance. Soft shoe and hard shoe. This dancer was very elegant in her movement.
The world is in good shape particularly when young ladies like Camille Slaght exist. Credit to herself, parents and teachers
It's an amazing art. I adore watching those performances, it's mesmerizing.
Her birdies are flawless!!
Love Irish dancing And The Bird leap is incredibly beautiful
Wow, I love watching Irish dancers....thank you!
I have always been mesmerized by dancers. I love the movement and grace.
Celebrating Ireland in the most wonderful way.
I could watch her dance all day, moves in perfection. The bird......love it. 🏴👍
Loved your video! So interesting to see art and athleticism mixed. I’m Inspired by your talent and dedication.
Lovely dancing... Thank you for bringing joy into my world.
Brings back memories💓
Love watching this kind of dance, it must be a case of practice practise practise! Love the Irish accent too!
I jist cant tell, how much I appreciate this!
Girls are special the beauty they bring to the world is most welcome!!
3:08 Her posture is just beautiful, I'm amazed at how well she's able to hold her back and legs just right
You don´t need to be Irish to appreciate sill and grace like this. Bravo from England.
@xaj1543
3 жыл бұрын
Arthur Giles What in the hell is sill?
Incredible young lady!!!!! Stamina, poise and athletic ability are incredible
Irish dance a great tradition. Good for you!
Nur vom Bild her bekomme ich unendlich Gänsehaut.
I love watching dance!! Irish dance is truly amazing!! Its definitely an art!!
A very STUNNING art.
I’m obsessed with her
A beautiful young lady pursuing a most beautiful discipline that is most captivating to witness!! Carry on!
Absolutely beautiful dancing!
Absolutely outstanding! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Well done young lady love your heart for Irish dance and commitment
@jennsdcstllblnck5571
3 жыл бұрын
BUT SHE LOOKS LIKE A MEXICAN TOTONACA???? WHAT THE HELL?
I CAN SO RELATE TO THIS GIRL!!!
What a darling. Very, very good! May you keep those brogans tapping your whole life through♥️
jean butler is my all-time favorite for her evident single minded focus . it comes to mind as i practice awareness of breath exercises during the day. the ability to withstand efforts of distracting thoughts to de-rail your attention. may ms camille develop this ability as well
Outstanding and very well done Camille :-D
It is pure passionate and beautiful. Lucky man that takes your love!
You are obviously very focused and passionate and it shows in your dancing
River dance just knocked me out. I love ballet too!
awesome, keep it up. love that kind of dance must be my Irish blood.
I really adore Irish dancers!
This is just awesome!
WOW!!!! AMAZING! THANK YOU
wonderful!!
I have great appreciation for Irish dance now.
So amazing 👏😍 Superb thanks 😊👍
This is so cool and it also kinda combines tap and pointe
as an irish dancer myself this is a super cool video
thank you
You r amazing just love watching u keep been amazing
Dance to the rythym of your heart.
Gosh. I am always so astounded by the amazing footwork and the amount of muscles these girls probably have in their legs to get themselves enough air for (i believe what she called it) the Bird with such small-step movements. All at the same time keeping their back straight, head high, and upper body so .... unmoved? My mother's side is from the Polynesian side so I grew up doing Polynesian dances and hulas. To see Irish dancing makes me want to get up and just jump around like an idiot. I really hope that one day I can see a live performance in a theater.
You are so good in dancing
Wow she’s good!!
Awesome!!! 👏👏👏
So cool. Imagine her on ice skates or on skis in a terrain park with those springs and balance. Superb athlete. Go.
Beautiful! God bless you.
Beautiful girl inside and out. Very impressive dancing.
Excellent!
It's a beautiful thing
I miss this so much! I had done it for 7 years when my achilles tendon tore and I had to quit.
Something good from the CBC. How rare.
@robinjackson7882
3 жыл бұрын
Murdoch’s Mysteries is goog
you wouldn't think that something with so much discipline in its performance could be so emotive.....
BEAUTIFUL
I Love irish river dancing 💚🍀☺
it is a beautiful art form
What ever people say it's still beautiful to watch and the costumes cost packet all hand sewn
As a dancer I used to slow down speed to watch the steps an learn from foreign dance-arts. But for this even 0,25xspeed isn’t enough to see what happens on the dance floor! 😂😳 Mind blowing!
Amazing from Ireland
As an Irish dancer and irish citizen she is really good
Обожаю ирландские танцы!👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
I love dancing tap its so fun i also like the sound that the tap shoes make
Very beautiful i love irish music
Watching from Canada 🇨🇦. 👏👏
She's awesome ❤👍👍👍
Brilliant!!!!!
Gorgeous
Your Fantastically Great. Thanks for your honesty. Great Talent.
She really excelled.
I don't look at Riverdance. I just love our Irish Step-dancers, with good music, there's nothing to beat them. I enjoyed your video. Thanks.
Beautiful
Perfect! You know how you! ❤️👌👍🎼
luv doing the drum
This is Irondance. It looks soo beautifull.
Its Really Amazing 👌
beautiful
The bird is out of this world. Like the bigger sister of the high-kick. Much more mature and graceful.
Wow!
Bravo 👏, bravo 👏, bravo 👏!!! Bellisima, bellisima, bellisima!!!
Beautiful - well done - :)
OMG amazing
Beautiful 🤩
Hell i can't tap my fingers as fast as she does her feet! Brilliant😊😊
Amazing
Unfortunately, I never got to do it professionally. I am proud of the excellence of dancers trying to perfect these beautiful art forms and sports.