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.
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. .
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
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@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!"
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.
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!
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. 💯👍👍😎🌞🇺🇸
@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.
@@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.
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
@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.
@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.
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
@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.
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!
@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.
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 !!
@ 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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
@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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 😊😊
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 !
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.
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!
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. 😔
@@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"
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.
@@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
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!!!😘😘
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.
@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.
@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
@@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.
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
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.
You dance beautifully. Please don’t let anyone ever tell you that you can’t dance this way because you aren’t Irish. We all learn from each other’s cultures and should embrace each other’s culture and celebrate it.❤️
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!
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.
@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?
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'?
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.
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.
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"
Honestly don’t know why some people were harassing her for doing an Irish dance. From what I remember of the Irish people during my time studying in Ireland, I’m sure they’d be ecstatic by how well she dances.
I'm black and from the explanations of most black people who complain this would be considered 'cultural appropriation'; shit has gone too far.... it's time to focus more on racial profiling and other racist acts like calling police on black people instead of complaining about everything white people do like Africa dance or break dancing...more important issues at hand including getting people to vote during election instead of whinging.
