Why I fell in love with Irish dancing - BBC News

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Morgan Bullock is an African-American Irish dancer from Richmond, Virginia. After a TikTok video of her lightning-footed jigs went viral, she was accused of "cultural appropriation."
Then she got a call from Riverdance...
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  • @aikighost
    @aikighost4 жыл бұрын

    Im a Dubliner and love this and this girls spirit. I have often said in the past, sometimes "cultural appropriation" is actually "cultural appreciation", let people express themselves in whatever positive manner they wish to and sod the haters.

  • @annwilliamson75
    @annwilliamson754 жыл бұрын

    She is a beautiful dancer. She should be proud of her hard work.

  • @pownbnull

    @pownbnull

    4 жыл бұрын

    She's a beautiful dancer and a beautiful girl...😊

  • @bertaseyeview9422
    @bertaseyeview94224 жыл бұрын

    I'm a black and I grew up watching perfomances of Michael Flatley on telly. I mean how can't you not love this dance, the footwork is out of this world.This young lady is a fantastic. .

  • @larryoconnor7094

    @larryoconnor7094

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're correct. Morgan Bullock is a brilliant dancer.

  • @frank-to7lu
    @frank-to7lu4 жыл бұрын

    I'm 100% Irish and Morgan Bullock honors my heritage. Inappropriate occurs when I try to perform Irish dance.

  • @wodens-hitman1552

    @wodens-hitman1552

    4 жыл бұрын

    I suppose you'll be Scandinavian when the next vikings series comes out

  • @bernicewade9796

    @bernicewade9796

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@wodens-hitman1552 Lots of Irish have Scandinavian DNA from the Vikings. We've also got Middle Eastern DNA too.

  • @irish66

    @irish66

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @slavensmolcic

    @slavensmolcic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because of hairy legs in short skirt? :-D

  • @76shogun1

    @76shogun1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wodens-hitman1552 you look like a smacked ass a whole year later.🤣😂😭

  • @johnnybgrier3084
    @johnnybgrier30844 жыл бұрын

    I too am an african American woman and the first time I saw Riverdance, I was sold. We need to appreciate each other cultures. I appreciate and you keep mastering the art. Love it

  • @puffolotti

    @puffolotti

    3 жыл бұрын

    When somebody tells me: "restaurants [representing my people] are managed by idiots, come to me for dinner, i'll let you taste true [my people's] cuisine." i try and hide under a parked car. Whoever says "one must be duckburgish to cook duckburg's food" can't cook an egg to save their life, and if their invitation is accepted will invent some atrocious mix of expensive ingredients on the spot.

  • @LjMeleed

    @LjMeleed

    2 жыл бұрын

    a'ite yeh, but the second a white dude has dreadlocks its all "cultural appropriation bla bla bla!"

  • @ReenieG1UK

    @ReenieG1UK

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LjMeleed there are always idiots in any discussion

  • @malikajacques936

    @malikajacques936

    Жыл бұрын

    A lot of people don't know that the Original Irishman is BLACKIRISH!!!

  • @eugenemotes9921

    @eugenemotes9921

    2 ай бұрын

    You are not African American. Africans who came from Africa are African Americans

  • @alliecattlopez537
    @alliecattlopez5374 жыл бұрын

    She an excellent dancer. The hell with her color. I'm Irish, & I'm proud she likes our dance.

  • @JewishSunSlavesInAfricaEgypt

    @JewishSunSlavesInAfricaEgypt

    4 жыл бұрын

    The original Irish are black.

  • @MrSaLVideos

    @MrSaLVideos

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am Black Irish. Great comment Alliecatt Minto.

  • @nicolai6161

    @nicolai6161

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too..

  • @dr34mlucid

    @dr34mlucid

    4 жыл бұрын

    white knight you are so brave

  • @jaymcaaa

    @jaymcaaa

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JewishSunSlavesInAfricaEgypt nobody knows were original irish came from but more likely middleeast or iraq babylon iran area

  • @rarestform5699
    @rarestform56994 жыл бұрын

    This whole conversation is _insane_ . She loves what she does, encouragement, love, and support.

  • @manumalia

    @manumalia

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @garyhutton2654

    @garyhutton2654

    2 ай бұрын

    Hear hear

  • @Alteori
    @Alteori3 жыл бұрын

    omg i was tearing up when the guy offered her to dance at Riverdance. I cried for her

  • @amazingabby25

    @amazingabby25

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @marc.b.weed.extream9480

    @marc.b.weed.extream9480

    3 жыл бұрын

    nice ... don,t stop .. for no hatter ... people ou hate got sad sole

  • @danacornish8598

    @danacornish8598

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@amazingabby25 Will you please explain? I'm terribly American

  • @robinoneill7515
    @robinoneill75154 жыл бұрын

    You go girl - love from Ireland 🇮🇪, your very talented hope to see you in Ireland sometime soon 🤞

  • @dr34mlucid

    @dr34mlucid

    4 жыл бұрын

    slaaaay

  • @manumalia

    @manumalia

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @connollyami
    @connollyami3 жыл бұрын

    I'm Irish and I have nothing but awe for her. What an amazing Irish dancer. I for one am proud to share our culture and heritage with Morgan. The Irish have always embraced other cultures and I embrace her. Very, very well done.

  • @manumalia

    @manumalia

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @patriciaotoole6508

    @patriciaotoole6508

    25 күн бұрын

    Her name is Morgan .

  • @LifeofMarty317
    @LifeofMarty3174 жыл бұрын

    Important to note that she was overwhelmingly supported by Irish people, so much so that she was invited to dance in the Dublin St. Patrick’s parade by the Taoiseach (pronounced “Tea-shook” which is the Irish version of prime minister)

  • @subjugationofwhiteeuropewe5399

    @subjugationofwhiteeuropewe5399

    4 жыл бұрын

    And no interest or news on the Irish murd e red by b s.

  • @Cheeseatingjunlista

    @Cheeseatingjunlista

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@subjugationofwhiteeuropewe5399 Screw that foil hat tighter, nutjob

  • @shillchannelwithmillionsof2803

    @shillchannelwithmillionsof2803

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@subjugationofwhiteeuropewe5399 If she'd have been a white American the BBC wouldn't have bothered. It's not even a story worthy of our attention.

  • @DomhnallOSuileabhainPrin-tm1fw

    @DomhnallOSuileabhainPrin-tm1fw

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well that would be the case on 'progressive' Ireland.

  • @dlilwon

    @dlilwon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow cheers, i learnt something new.

  • @michaelrebar8922
    @michaelrebar89224 жыл бұрын

    Cute girl doing what she loves. That’s all I see.

  • @dr34mlucid

    @dr34mlucid

    4 жыл бұрын

    stunning and brave

  • @TwiceBorn369

    @TwiceBorn369

    4 жыл бұрын

    If that’s all you see why mention it?

  • @rykson161

    @rykson161

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Michael Rebar... she’s no longer a girl she’s a woman !

  • @Dennis-nc3vw

    @Dennis-nc3vw

    3 жыл бұрын

    1) Does she know the history behind Irish dancing? 2) Does she acknowledge the oppression Irish people have faced not just in America but in their own homeland 3) I'm being sarcastic.

  • @victoriapowell6318

    @victoriapowell6318

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because they want to and can? Maybe?

  • @apriljuliska8168
    @apriljuliska81684 жыл бұрын

    I am Japanese and I love Irish dancing. I'm also practicing Irish dance! The background doesn't mean anything when you love things. Just keep doing what you love.

  • @apriljuliska8168

    @apriljuliska8168

    4 жыл бұрын

    charles thank you so much!

  • @Miquelalalaa

    @Miquelalalaa

    4 жыл бұрын

    What do you think when people claim that white people wearing kimonos is cultural appropriation?

  • @TheNoobPube

    @TheNoobPube

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Miquelalalaa its not a thought most people in japan would even have so she probably thinks nothing of it

  • @casualpreparedness2347

    @casualpreparedness2347

    4 жыл бұрын

    I Concur With This Statement. 💯👍👍😎🌞

  • @paulmoneill

    @paulmoneill

    4 жыл бұрын

    If it's a genuine appreciation and respect with zero mockery it's bullshit to call it appropriation. It's like when George Harrison learned to play the sitar and recorded with Ravi Shankar. He couldn't have been more genuine. You might as well say white people can't listen to reggae or that Charley Pride shouldn't be a country singer.

  • @s.gallagher4851
    @s.gallagher48513 жыл бұрын

    Cultural appreciation. It's a compliment. And she is mighty good at the dancing. I'm Irish and we're proud of her!

  • @manumalia

    @manumalia

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @listentofiddlepipes
    @listentofiddlepipes4 жыл бұрын

    I'm Asian and I've been playing Irish music for most of my adult life. Don't let the haters get you down!

  • @listentofiddlepipes

    @listentofiddlepipes

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Pon Dog You don't have to be Irish to like Irish music or dancing. That's my point.

  • @Nanny6999
    @Nanny69994 жыл бұрын

    if they are worried it because she is so good at it. in Ireland and you will see that there is a lot of black Irish kids in schools who are taught Irish dancing

  • @anajasso6089
    @anajasso60894 жыл бұрын

    She focused on learning a very difficult dance, learning the dance is learning the culture. By doing so she learned the culture, the reasons of why it was created. (The reason are actually sad.) She respects it. She studied it and invested years in it. Give her the credit! Being invited to River Dance, is a beautiful honor!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @nihilityjoey

    @nihilityjoey

    3 жыл бұрын

    This comment. 👍

  • @mpslyon
    @mpslyon4 жыл бұрын

    More power to her. I grew up with Irish dancing and have even taken some classes. It's hard as hell. The more people that are interested in Irish dance, the better!

  • @demopalestino1285
    @demopalestino12854 жыл бұрын

    they people with the negative comments aint irish. this girls representing our culture. love it

  • @fionamcdonagh655
    @fionamcdonagh6554 жыл бұрын

    I'm lrish decent and feel very proud that you dance so well and with passion! !!

  • @saxglend9439

    @saxglend9439

    4 жыл бұрын

    Clover hat👽

  • @seanderoiste4661

    @seanderoiste4661

    4 жыл бұрын

    If one of her parents is Irish she’s Irish

  • @keita1880
    @keita18804 жыл бұрын

    U r not Irish, so don’t do Irish dancing? Umm don’t eat sushi if u r not Japanese then it’s the same thing right?

  • @PlayersNarrative

    @PlayersNarrative

    4 жыл бұрын

    What about white people wearing dreadlocks or cornrows ?

  • @Cartierz5812

    @Cartierz5812

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@PlayersNarrative bro no white people wear that lmao, have you seen a single white Pearson in public with that. I

  • @andrewking3493

    @andrewking3493

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Cartierz5812 yes

  • @bernicewade9796

    @bernicewade9796

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Cartierz5812 Yes

  • @rodtherichest6018

    @rodtherichest6018

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Cartierz5812 ...Look up "white people with dreadlocks" , and then you'll see them too😂😂💀💯.

  • @joet8862
    @joet88624 жыл бұрын

    a girl that likes irish dancing, wow. Why does race have to be brought into everything

  • @Mikathedog100

    @Mikathedog100

    4 жыл бұрын

    Because a bunch of white Americans tried to take her down for it once her tiktok videos went viral. Had they left her alone, you'd never be the wiser.

  • @joet8862

    @joet8862

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kaye.3682 every time a black person does something different from the crowd it shouldn't be treated as a novelty, like some sort of circus act. The media are like "look at what this black person is doing now!"

  • @joet8862

    @joet8862

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MindOverMood in what way

  • @brians2869

    @brians2869

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think the idea is that race was brought into it for her.. Pretty sure she's saying it wasn't her choice to make it a thing. Part of the story is that Celtic dance, here in the states, isn't even something you're usually introduced to unless you're from a Celtic family, or a place rich in Irish diaspora. She's a black woman from Richmond, so it was unlikely. Hate on it being of interest of you're decided to.

  • @brians2869

    @brians2869

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Pon Dog you're just saying she's less oppressed? Like, why is she near the front of the queue?

  • @casualpreparedness2347
    @casualpreparedness23474 жыл бұрын

    Why does everything have to consider skin color ? This girl has talent. Let her do her thing like she wants to. Either enjoy it or don't but quit with the skin color race baiting. Kudos to her for following her dream. Watching this From The Gulf Coast Of Alabama. 💯👍👍😎🌞🇺🇸

  • @sonofsoweto

    @sonofsoweto

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree, let her dance if she wants to dance, this skin color thing is out of control..

  • @Komodo1312

    @Komodo1312

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Paddy McGuire Exactly. It's employed on us by the capitalist elite and their media to drown out any kind of cross-identity class conflict against them.

  • @MrJonezy541

    @MrJonezy541

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hate filled boomers need somewhere to vent their insecurities.

  • @jonathanb156

    @jonathanb156

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can't_snap Why are you so blind to the double standards?

  • @MrJonezy541

    @MrJonezy541

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jonathanb156 I'm not, it's just in this case it's the boomers who have a problem with this, can you find a millennial that's angry about a young black girl taking up Irish dancing? If so I could find 10 more boomers who feel the same way, I'm sure the opposite is true for other situations.

  • @likklej8
    @likklej84 жыл бұрын

    I love Irish Dancing. I used to be a youth worker and the youth centre was close by a Roman Catholic school where they taught Irish dancing,young people who used the facility would do dance demonstrations and try to get us youth workers to join in!

  • @richysixx
    @richysixx4 жыл бұрын

    This is full appreciation of another culture with absolute respect. I can’t imagine there’s anyone in the world that would take issue with this, but somehow there are

  • @jonathanb156

    @jonathanb156

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Andre Calvit That's a blatant lie. People just want equal standards. This originates from all the people slamming whites for wearing a Chinese dress, or hoop earring, or braids.

  • @jonathanb156

    @jonathanb156

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Andre Calvit Some of those comments under the video were awful. The sophistry that you lot use to try and paint dividing lines between appropriation and appreciation is completely invalid. The Chinese dress girl being the best example, as the Chinese culture is by no means oppressed and in fact Chinese people have significant wealth, representation, power, and influence. All this amounts to is white people wanting to have the same rights and privileges as people of other races. I wont hear another rant about there being no white culture, because when people scapegoat us demonise us they're happy to construe a negative notion of white culture, we just want to evaluate our own identity positively as it is better for our collective well-being.

  • @leomay4240

    @leomay4240

    4 жыл бұрын

    i literally don't think there are, the way the piece is presented is as a defense against an invisible enemy, its so dumb, everyone agrees this is a good thing but the bbc have to spin in as some moral question. hilarious

  • @jonathanb156

    @jonathanb156

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Andre Calvit Um the Chinese culture is not oppressed, the CCP is not a foreign influence, so they're not oppressed by the so called 'white supremacy'. In the West, Chinese people have higher earnings that most races including whites. They constitute huge proportions of Uni students and get high-profile jobs. I was basically saying that the Chinese aren't oppressed in the West or abroad (in terms of culture, nation), so there's no cultural appropriation argument there. Try and read a little deeper and consider a wider context.

  • @jonathanb156

    @jonathanb156

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Andre Calvit Revising reality? When?

  • @sallyrickerson9139
    @sallyrickerson91394 жыл бұрын

    She is a beatiful, strong, talented, committed, disciplined,and has mastered Irish Dance. Dance has NO color. I am thrilled for her to the Moon and back she was invited to dance with Riverdance. I am so so happy for her. ~ God bless Morgan. P.S. Michael Flatley was a trail blazer too! You may have just opened up the Floodgates !!

  • @terramommajeffries7294
    @terramommajeffries72944 жыл бұрын

    So talented sending you blessings and good luck!

  • @hfredydl
    @hfredydl4 жыл бұрын

    Dance girl cuz haters gonna hate 💃

  • @alliecattlopez537

    @alliecattlopez537

    4 жыл бұрын

    🍀🍀🍻🍻

  • @logicandreason5702

    @logicandreason5702

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Arfur Fuxxakes it's the sjws who hate. If she was white playing a djembe they'd be pissed

  • @alliecattlopez537

    @alliecattlopez537

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ If you knew your Irish history, there were black ppl in Ireland hundreds of yrs ago. There are ppl who are black, yet have Irish blood lines too. In the 18'00's there were over 1,000 black ppl in Ireland. In that time, they procreated with white Irish ppl. Now, in this century there's at least 10,000 black Irish ppl in Ireland. You have to remember whether due to slavery, or war, ppl trying to escape, would flee to other countries. Hence how you get different races, & traditions.

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    Jon Snow English comes from Germanic Celts and Latin so your one too talk If I spoke in Irish to you wouldn't understand your not Irish

  • @Lerian_V
    @Lerian_V3 жыл бұрын

    She's everything I want in a woman: gorgeous, unique, courageous, smart and articulate and above all, a close family background.

  • @Qibilii
    @Qibilii4 жыл бұрын

    You go girl! Haters will hate, c'est la vie!

  • @Qibilii

    @Qibilii

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Andre Calvit He's right, this shouldn't stir up any conversation. Just like how most music genres have black roots: rock and roll and country music. You don't see black people talk about cultural appropriation. This just shows how rife racism is in 2020, so disappointing.

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    Qibili just like how the term and idea boycott was Irish idea that Martin Luther king used to start and get civil rights for your people

  • @Qibilii

    @Qibilii

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ I didn't know that but hey we all have to learn from one another. That's how life should be.

  • @joannabanana8431
    @joannabanana84314 жыл бұрын

    Remember for those that leave any negative comments ~ Growing old is mandatory, but growing up his optional. Keep going girl; I am 1/2 Irish and you are the best.

  • @Aroma_of_Christ
    @Aroma_of_Christ4 жыл бұрын

    He said that right, “ You are Unique”. God has blessed you tremendously.

  • @young0804
    @young08044 жыл бұрын

    Remember how came to this world the blues and jazz music? There are musicians of all colors playing that appropriately

  • @Mega6501
    @Mega65014 жыл бұрын

    Your not going to please everyone so what does it matter what others think. Life is to short to care what others want from you all the time spend it wisely.

  • @blackirishrose4040
    @blackirishrose40404 жыл бұрын

    Black Irish and Proud! 👊

  • @weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars
    @weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars4 жыл бұрын

    My mother hated doing the Irish dancing because of how still you have to keep your arms. She was Irish, Co. Mayo. However watching it performed is something else entirely and this young woman is Fantastic!! Dance is dance, it's beautiful when you can do it properly 😊😊

  • @anitainmo489
    @anitainmo4894 жыл бұрын

    OMG! Appreciate her dedication, her talent and her spirit. She has been learning this dance for a long time. She obviously loves dancing, just let her be. SMH!!! Keep going Morgan.

  • @HG-ns1lo
    @HG-ns1lo4 жыл бұрын

    The black Irish. I love it😂❤️

  • @sylviacarlson3561
    @sylviacarlson35613 жыл бұрын

    You are a great Irish Dancer Morgan! Good for you for putting yourself out there. Dancing is for everyone. No one should be barred for loving to dance for Heaven's sake!

  • @turly07
    @turly074 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! As an Irish person this is great, we welcome all people the world over 🇮🇪

  • @AusDenBergen

    @AusDenBergen

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is cultural appropriation. It's insensitive and racist.

  • @faisafarrah9043

    @faisafarrah9043

    4 жыл бұрын

    She is NOT your's.

  • @Qingep

    @Qingep

    4 жыл бұрын

    But you don't want us English here! 😭

  • @AusDenBergen

    @AusDenBergen

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Dirk Diggler the people were never asked. The people, were never, asked.

  • @AusDenBergen

    @AusDenBergen

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Arfur Fuxxakes it's only silly when white people say it. White people, who are actually a global minority being displaced in every homeland across the globe. Then, it's silly. And you're delusional.

  • @paulhue86
    @paulhue864 жыл бұрын

    The only reason that anybody accuses her of “cultural appropriation” is to demonstrate the absurdity of the concept. Everybody supports her, as they should, even the people making the cultural appropriation point. Take this lesson over to the real claims of “cultural appropriation” made by the Social Justice Warriors.

  • @Jay-jn6ul

    @Jay-jn6ul

    3 жыл бұрын

    I understand that it might seem absurd, but that's only if we don't distinguish between appropriation and appreciation. Appropriation is using, often for your own gain or entertainment, part of a culture in a different way to its original meaning, which is disrespectful. Like wearing a Native American headdress at a music festival despite its sacred origins, or dressing up in a hijab for a Halloween costume. Appreciation is giving it the same meaning and learning about it in the same way as those who are from the culture (or, for my second example, religion) that it belongs to. There are examples where white people think we are appreciating rather than appropriating, but that's only because we stay wilfully ignorant to the voices saying we're using something differently to its meaning in the culture that it's from.

  • @Jay-jn6ul

    @Jay-jn6ul

    3 жыл бұрын

    chucky ! There are the same standards.

  • @Jay-jn6ul

    @Jay-jn6ul

    3 жыл бұрын

    chucky ! You make a strong, articulate point. However you're conflating the fact that white people are more often engaging in appropriation rather than appreciation with the fact that they're white.

  • @Jay-jn6ul

    @Jay-jn6ul

    3 жыл бұрын

    chucky ! I've never seen that. Feel free to send me an example of that happening

  • @mayajohnson5985

    @mayajohnson5985

    3 жыл бұрын

    @chucky ! no it's because they do no further research on how or why something was created

  • @MZEMZU
    @MZEMZU4 жыл бұрын

    Irish dancing belongs to everyone... You enjoy. Love from New Zealand

  • @MirceaLazar
    @MirceaLazar4 жыл бұрын

    Such wonderful family!

  • @jorgevecinocastro3407
    @jorgevecinocastro34074 жыл бұрын

    Cultural appropriation is the most stupid thing in SJW culture, nobody cares or complains if anyone dances flamenco, i care they do it right, and respect the culture, challenge it if you think you can.

  • @Jay-jn6ul

    @Jay-jn6ul

    3 жыл бұрын

    jorge vecino castro I understand that it might seem stupid, but that's only if we don't distinguish between appropriation and appreciation. Appropriation is using, often for your own gain or entertainment, part of a culture in a different way to its original meaning, which is disrespectful. Like wearing a Native American headdress at a music festival despite its sacred origins, or dressing up in a hijab for a Halloween costume. Appreciation is giving it the same meaning and learning about it in the same way as those who are from the culture (or, for my second example, religion) that it belongs to. There are examples where white people think we are appreciating rather than appropriating, but that's only because we stay wilfully ignorant to the voices saying we're using something differently to its meaning in the culture that it's from.

  • @andynixon2820
    @andynixon28204 жыл бұрын

    We need much more this , people enjoying and sharing each other's cultures . It creates friendship , respect and will help heal divides - please no more petty divisions !

  • @bano363
    @bano3634 жыл бұрын

    Anybody that appreciates and shares Irish culture with the world in a positive way is more than welcome and should be applauded. The vast majority of people talking about appropriation weren't even Irish.

  • @puffodmuff3981

    @puffodmuff3981

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's probably people from those BLM movements up in America with no idea of what equality is.

  • @shyalexander4919

    @shyalexander4919

    4 жыл бұрын

    Her doing this Irish dance is not a crime, stop trying to make it look like that.

  • @Dennis-nc3vw

    @Dennis-nc3vw

    3 жыл бұрын

    The vast majority of people talking about appropriation weren't even -Irish- serious.

  • @walksonair
    @walksonair4 жыл бұрын

    Do your thing young lady! I was 11 when Riverdance came to the states in the late 90s via PBS.. I’ll never forget that opening sequence... still gives me goosebumps. As a 30+ Black woman, I still carry that part of Irish culture that was shared with me. Show em what you’re made of!!!😘😘

  • @thelaughingtiger146
    @thelaughingtiger1464 жыл бұрын

    Life is short, find happiness where you can. She is a beautiful young lady, I found some happiness watching her.

  • @silentnight1351

    @silentnight1351

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awww. What a sweet comment. And yeah, she's very beautiful.

  • @backpaincure
    @backpaincure4 жыл бұрын

    She is awesome. And her point about appreciation v. appropriation is very well-put. Should Yo Yo Ma give up the cello, or should Muddy Waters not have welcomed Johnny Winters into his band? Is Wilson Pickett singing Hey Jude an example of cultural appropriation because if so Thank goodness for cultural appropriation!

  • @earthdweller5136
    @earthdweller51364 жыл бұрын

    The amazing aspect of Irish dance is how on earth Irish people are able to perform that after few pints😂 Btw I love Ireland no pun intended Also damn jealous cause I dance like a drunken crippled bear...

  • @C.Chandler_May
    @C.Chandler_May4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a 50 year old Irish American. You're brilliant! And great smile.

  • @alanmorris3601
    @alanmorris36014 жыл бұрын

    If you're offended by this, you ain't Irish. As an Irishman I say carry on, you're doing grand

  • @Nasiruify
    @Nasiruify4 жыл бұрын

    Wish my big fat melted tyre legs could move like that

  • @Nasiruify

    @Nasiruify

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dirk Diggler 😂😂 from nutcases,cuz I still see some people that do it from time to time cuz they love it and what’s wrong? It encourages tourism

  • @logicandreason5702

    @logicandreason5702

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Arfur Fuxxakes Can you explain why you think he's wrong please? I'd be interested to hear the argument rather than shouting someone down with no point.

  • @marilynseptember21

    @marilynseptember21

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Dirk Diggler Yes, probably but as long as you don't paint yourself black, ignore everything and dance...many caucasians have joined African dance classes and some do wear African fabric and style. Someone is also always gonna be offended.

  • @mayajohnson5985

    @mayajohnson5985

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Nasiruify no you not doing research behind the dance or where it came from would be cultural appropriation. That's the thing with ya'll that you don't get. Cultural appropriation isn't just you copying some dance you got off the internet or some hair style you thought looked cool. It's y'all not doing any research about the dance or hair style that's the problem.

  • @janesayers897
    @janesayers8974 жыл бұрын

    I'm half Irish on mother's part Catholic grew up in London. think you doing a grand job go girl go good on ya girl

  • @controlledburst
    @controlledburst3 жыл бұрын

    She is amazing. One's ethnicity has nothing to do with respecting and staying true to the culture of a performance art. In fact it honors it. Bravo

  • @user-be7xj6sb1d
    @user-be7xj6sb1d3 ай бұрын

    I'm a Black American and Ive always loved to watch the Riverddance damcers. Was taught how to do the Irish Jig as a grade school kid...still do it..smile when my back lets me..😊 keep up the good work. Proud of ya.

  • @obsidian2063
    @obsidian20634 жыл бұрын

    She got skills!!!!

  • @Myworld-lm2kb
    @Myworld-lm2kb4 жыл бұрын

    Wow... so cool

  • @spiritguided655
    @spiritguided6554 жыл бұрын

    Well done girl!!! I’m Irish 🇨🇮 and I think your great. Keep dancing!!!

  • @drunkdiamonds5343
    @drunkdiamonds53433 жыл бұрын

    She’s the sweetest girl ever I’m black and did Irish dance and she gave me advice when I was ashamed and embarrassed about it

  • @arjuna4849
    @arjuna48494 жыл бұрын

    First, she's really talented, let's get that out of the way. Second, I think it's absurd to accuse her of cultural appropriation. She's clearly celebrating the dance rather than misrepresent its roots. Also...there are white non-Irish people who do Irish dancing that don't get accused of cultural appropriation and there are also black Irish people who probably do Irish dancing. Similarly, do non-black people get accused of cultural appropriation when they take up dance styles rooted in black culture in America? It's a blatant racialised double standard.

  • @pinktourmaline4930

    @pinktourmaline4930

    4 жыл бұрын

    Literally the only people who give a damn about the "cultural appropriation" thing are Americans.

  • @mistresskeke
    @mistresskeke4 жыл бұрын

    Ok, I LOVE it! Funny thing is, she might have some Irish in her roots. African Americans with 4 African American grandparents are on average ~15% European ancestry, according to scientific studies that looked at genetic tests from 1000s of black people across the US.

  • @twiWright25

    @twiWright25

    4 жыл бұрын

    Really not that funny when you take the affects of slavery, and the rape of our ancestors into account.

  • @Dannydantimpat

    @Dannydantimpat

    4 жыл бұрын

    @twiWright25 That certainly happened . I do believe that there also was marriages between Africans and Irish .

  • @Dannydantimpat

    @Dannydantimpat

    4 жыл бұрын

    @monsieur mongolfier You are proving by your comment just how low your IQ is .

  • @MasterMind6225

    @MasterMind6225

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DomhnallOSuileabhainPrin-tm1fw Because 150 years ago it was mostly the Irish that were in mixed-race couples with black people. That was due to their shared history of oppression, racism against both groups and a long Irish history of mixing with black people in Ireland. If today's African-Americans have European ancestors that weren't rapists then the best bet is that they were Irish.

  • @mistresskeke

    @mistresskeke

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dannydantimpat of course. My mother is Irish, mostly (with a little English & german mixed in), & my father was African American & native American.

  • @darrenskjoelsvold
    @darrenskjoelsvold4 жыл бұрын

    Appreciation is what I saw. Her dancing is amazing and the 1/8th of me that's Irish is proud she appreciates my mother's ancestors' culture. She's very talented and she's got the talent to go far. Odds are that the people making a fuss aren't Irish and are the same people who wear the honorary Irish button celebrating St. Patrick's day by drinking green beer till they make a fool of themselves and disgrace the day. Also they likely can't define "ironic" either. Keep up the good work Morgan and dance to the song in your heart.

  • @caitieeeee
    @caitieeeee4 жыл бұрын

    omg she is amazing and so talented

  • @dr34mlucid

    @dr34mlucid

    4 жыл бұрын

    stunning and brave

  • @dingodingodingo5138
    @dingodingodingo51384 жыл бұрын

    Better than twerking or that other sexualized nonsense we call dance these days.

  • @TheNoobPube

    @TheNoobPube

    4 жыл бұрын

    Orite mate

  • @dlilwon

    @dlilwon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well twerking has its roots from some types of African cultural dance, but unfortunately it got to the west and got overly sexualised. Its disheartening as my tribal dance moves are booty focused. 😔

  • @dingodingodingo5138

    @dingodingodingo5138

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dlilwon I see I'll look into it Meanwhile look at this researchoutput.csu.edu.au/files/10997604/75071 Proof that no western country really cares about promoting culture and history only stepping on anything to promote evolution aboriginals did and still have a lot of culture and history but are being disallowed it under "decolonisation"

  • @emeliamunemo5847

    @emeliamunemo5847

    4 жыл бұрын

    Say that out loud....the back row need to hear this👏🏾👏🏾

  • @silentnight1351

    @silentnight1351

    4 жыл бұрын

    If women and men never moved their hips then none of us would even have life.

  • @mikecovington-cross7265
    @mikecovington-cross72654 жыл бұрын

    Good girl. You have made me smile. 😀😀

  • @user-pk7ni5co2t

    @user-pk7ni5co2t

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @dsmith3614
    @dsmith36144 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, what a fantastic story! You get to live your dream!!! Not many people are able to accomplish something of that magnitude, so hats off to you, for your hard work and dedication paying off in the best way possible.

  • @user-nd5vi2lo8w
    @user-nd5vi2lo8w4 жыл бұрын

    Comment section is open. Long live democracy!

  • @JR-iw8du
    @JR-iw8du4 жыл бұрын

    Lovely dancing. Nice to see people from outside Ireland enjoying Irish culture. Very often appropriation of culture is born of admiration. It's good to share. She is very talented, so I hope she goes far & continues to enjoy her irish dancing. 👍👍👍✌✌✌ from Ireland

  • @vinceallenmeneses5883
    @vinceallenmeneses58834 жыл бұрын

    "I was afraid this time would come. I wasn't prepared to face this kind of hurting from within" -Albert Einstein

  • @subjugationofwhiteeuropewe5399

    @subjugationofwhiteeuropewe5399

    4 жыл бұрын

    And no interest or news on the Irish murd e red by b s.

  • @stoufer2000

    @stoufer2000

    4 жыл бұрын

    Albert Einstein must have been really concerned that a black person would take up Irish dancing

  • @greyrabbitcottontail1479

    @greyrabbitcottontail1479

    4 жыл бұрын

    She gave full credit as to where the dancing originates, and whose culture it is. If she took up Jamaican dancehall (Caribbean) Samba (Brazil) Flamenco (Spain), this young woman appears informed and courteous enough to always make mention of origins. Who's being harmed? She pays homage, gives credit, appreciates the culture and is simply enjoying herself.

  • @sunshynff

    @sunshynff

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Paul Sebastian, How does her studying Irish culture, and participating in traditional Irish dance for the past 10yrs, half of her life, make this a Democratic or liberal issue, or scapegoating in anyway? Why would it cause you to pay for any of it? Are we drinking a wee bit early this morning?

  • @sunshynff

    @sunshynff

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's not an Einstein quote, it's not even a quote wrongly attributed to Einstein, it's a quote from a cheesy 2010 romantic drama that bombed called Til My Heartache Ends. What are you smokin'?

  • @gogopartytime
    @gogopartytime4 жыл бұрын

    Morgan is honoring a culture through creative expression, and that's a beautiful thing to see. ♥️🇮🇪☘️

  • @summerscoming123
    @summerscoming1233 жыл бұрын

    I’m Irish and I support this young lady’s talent

  • @fredricknolan3905
    @fredricknolan39054 жыл бұрын

    When Micheal Flatley gives you a call that would really seal it.

  • @user-pk7ni5co2t

    @user-pk7ni5co2t

    4 жыл бұрын

    ارجوكم ادعموا بنت فلسطين بالاشتراك في القناة kzread.info/dash/bejne/epOd1rWlfKfJkbQ.html

  • @ZzraphMedia

    @ZzraphMedia

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Cornelis van der Heijden That's clearly Chinese you uneducated fool.

  • @ZzraphMedia

    @ZzraphMedia

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Mac Toirdealbhaigh Sarcasm

  • @ZzraphMedia

    @ZzraphMedia

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Mac Toirdealbhaigh Very well

  • @aaronburratwood.6957
    @aaronburratwood.69574 жыл бұрын

    I think this is really freakin cool. Keep up the Irish dancing, don’t listen to the fools that have something negative to say.

  • @mariahhicks6098
    @mariahhicks60983 жыл бұрын

    I'm so here for this!!! I've always loved to watch this dance style!!!

  • @juliewasney9540
    @juliewasney95403 жыл бұрын

    I live in Burnaby/Vancouver B.C.Canada! A very multicultural community. We go to each others festivals. I have been to Aboriginal Pow Wows & been invited to dance. I have been to Aftican & Caribbean Festivals & Danced. I am part Irish & I enjoy Irish dancing! Irish dancing & all dancing a way to get to know each other.

  • @lundgrentp
    @lundgrentp4 жыл бұрын

    I think she is doing a really good thing. You go girl!

  • @dr34mlucid

    @dr34mlucid

    4 жыл бұрын

    stunning and brave

  • @silentnight1351

    @silentnight1351

    4 жыл бұрын

    True Ted.

  • @dempseyemmajane
    @dempseyemmajane4 жыл бұрын

    She is amazing! Love from Ireland x

  • @sonofsoweto

    @sonofsoweto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Are you also white?

  • @jackdeegan3617

    @jackdeegan3617

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sonofsoweto What does that have to do with the price of spuds?.

  • @sonofsoweto

    @sonofsoweto

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jackdeegan3617 your prejudices are clear

  • @jackdeegan3617

    @jackdeegan3617

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sonofsoweto What prejudices would that be?. And be specific.

  • @MrJonezy541

    @MrJonezy541

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sonofsoweto Does it matter?

  • @k.c1126
    @k.c11264 жыл бұрын

    How is it not cultural appreciation when Swedes, Japanese, Russians etc do Irish dance, but when an African-American dances, it is? Crazy. Dance and music are the ultimate levelers. True dancers and musicians appreciate and respect the music and dance, and that's what I see coming from this young lady.

  • @jonathanb156

    @jonathanb156

    4 жыл бұрын

    Because it is usually African Americans who accuse white people of cultural appropriation doing things like wearing braids.

  • @jonnarobinson7541
    @jonnarobinson75412 жыл бұрын

    Irish dancing is very big in Russia. They have added their own cultural dance traditions to expand the repertoire of the dance. This young lady is wonderful and I wish her every success.

  • @ralphstephan353
    @ralphstephan3534 жыл бұрын

    Good on you, Morgan. You’re dancing is beautiful and so graceful.

  • @lynneleeluckdowsing6654
    @lynneleeluckdowsing66544 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful, posed, balanced young woman. Love her!

  • @pearlwright5294
    @pearlwright52944 жыл бұрын

    What an amazingly talented and beautiful young woman! Best of everything to Morgan and her wonderful parents!

  • @Trucker2023
    @Trucker20234 жыл бұрын

    TO be an Irish dancer there is no color or cultural dived. It's a beautiful dance.

  • @RoxxaneDuck007
    @RoxxaneDuck0074 жыл бұрын

    That's like saying black people shouldn't do metal or rock and white people shouldn't do hip hop or rnb. The hate is lame... music is universal. Edit - "art is universal"

  • @happyhermit2022
    @happyhermit20224 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic well done 🤗

  • @nihilityjoey
    @nihilityjoey3 жыл бұрын

    Keep on going and keep getting better. This is what it looks like when you do something you love with commitment. She found something she enjoys/loves doing Shows her love too herself and to the culture by loving what she does and striving to be great at it. Doesn't get any better or more complicated than that.

  • @GR-ji9fw
    @GR-ji9fw4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! She is a wonderful dancer! I admire her persistance, devotion and hard work.

  • @fetengineer9151
    @fetengineer91514 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting & great job! Question: have you checked your DNA? Do you have Irish ancestry? I'm African American and I checked my DNA results and yes, I have it...

  • @diezgp
    @diezgp4 жыл бұрын

    Cultural appropriation! I mean, appreciation.

  • @thejudge1424

    @thejudge1424

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cultural integration.

  • @JewishSunSlavesInAfricaEgypt

    @JewishSunSlavesInAfricaEgypt

    4 жыл бұрын

    The original Irish are black. Lol never forget Caucasians come from the caucus mountains of Georga Russia. That's your real homeland.

  • @TheMagicJIZZ

    @TheMagicJIZZ

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JewishSunSlavesInAfricaEgypt lmaooo no Indo-European

  • @eliza1826

    @eliza1826

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JewishSunSlavesInAfricaEgypt if they were black then why dont they look mixed? What a dumbass lol

  • @eliza1826

    @eliza1826

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JewishSunSlavesInAfricaEgypt those "caucasian" were indo European who moved to middle east stupid, white euorpeans people dont come from the Caucasus mountain of Georgia. What an idiot.. not all white people are the same

  • @Cathair
    @Cathair3 жыл бұрын

    You Rock The Planet! And you're making Richmond that much cooler! Beautiful talent!

  • @coraggio93
    @coraggio93 Жыл бұрын

    I love trad Irish dance, music, and sean nos singing. If I had not discovered them so late in life, I would have been out there, too, Hooray for Morgan!

  • @greshapatel1703
    @greshapatel17034 жыл бұрын

    Cute girl who is dancing very well 😊😊

  • @CometUnofficial
    @CometUnofficial4 жыл бұрын

    She is really good

  • @annedicarlo412
    @annedicarlo4123 жыл бұрын

    We all can learn so much from this young woman! Keep doing what you do.

  • @mr.ramirez319
    @mr.ramirez3192 жыл бұрын

    I love it! River dance is awesome and I have been watching it for years! Kudos to the young lady!

  • @naoised7638
    @naoised76384 жыл бұрын

    I'm not American so why do I Rap?respect we need more diversety in our culture

  • @gary_rumain_you_peons

    @gary_rumain_you_peons

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rap started in 16th century England.

  • @gary_rumain_you_peons

    @gary_rumain_you_peons

    4 жыл бұрын

    @n d It can be traced way back to England. Some historian detailed it in a Rebel News video some time ago.

  • @gary_rumain_you_peons

    @gary_rumain_you_peons

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Mac Toirdealbhaigh Go look for the video and find out for yourself.

  • @gary_rumain_you_peons

    @gary_rumain_you_peons

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Mac Toirdealbhaigh That's just shows how ignorant you are.

  • @dewilliecanada7504
    @dewilliecanada75044 жыл бұрын

    What she's doing is fantastic.

  • @cheddarcheeseisgood8030
    @cheddarcheeseisgood80304 жыл бұрын

    Whatever floats your boat As long as it don't harm people

  • @erickrodram5051
    @erickrodram50514 жыл бұрын

    Impressing AND inspiring. So great. Thanks BBC for giving us good news among this crazyness outside.

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