With so many colorful and diverse cultures worldwide, it can be equally confusing and overwhelming to discover what makes each one so fascinating.
While learning about a certain culture proves daunting, the benefits are far more rewarding.
You develop a newfound respect for people, gain a deeper understanding of their heritage, and learn to fully respect and appreciate their customs, achievements… right down to their casual, everyday habits.
If there’s one thing that can be said about culture, it’s that each element is made up of a multitude of branches. For instance, one culture boasts numerous languages and dialects, as well as countless symbols. Basically, it’s not possible to take it all in with a week-long vacation or a thick book.
It takes time and experience, but it will always be worth it.
For a delightful and refreshing start to learning more about a different culture, here’s a performance that will pique your interest.
These beautiful Irish dancers put on an amazing show as they showcased the best of their heritage and culture.
It’s been written that dancing is quite an essential part of Ireland’s culture. It has always been a regular activity of many Irish children, and an integral part of Irish themed events.
Far from modern dancing, Irish dance is special not just because of its uniqueness but because of its rich history.
From the Druids’ religious rituals (which involved dancing in a circular fashion around sacred trees) to the Celts’ folk dances, Irish dance has truly seen many outside influences. Typically accompanied by music or singing, Irish dancing also became more disciplined during the 18th century; from that time stemmed the styles and formations we all know of today.
Irish dancing may have gone through many changes but what remains are traditional patterns and formations, truly a way to preserve a beautiful history.
That said, let this impressive production introduce you to the wonderful culture of the Irish.
Wearing simple yet beautiful green and white dresses over black tights, the young ladies danced across the stage, toes pointed and head held high.
Charming the audience with their bright smiles and rhythmic dancing, the all-female dance group highlighted the nature of traditional Irish dancing beautifully.
From the orchestra of young boys and girls came the catchy, upbeat tune which the dancers leapt and bounded across the stage to.
The ladies gracefully transitioned from one formation to another without missing a beat, each one confidently demonstrating intricate footwork and elegant arm movements.
It can seem pretty challenging to sit through a program that doesn’t include present-day elements, but this remarkable production once more affirms traditional Irish dancing’s best quality: the extraordinary way it keeps its appeal despite the influx of various dance types in these modern times.
John Keats’ words perfectly illustrate the essence of traditional Irish dance.
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.”
Allow yourself to discover the beauty of Irish culture, starting with this outstanding dance performance.
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