Four-Year-Old Irish Dancer Steps Onto Dancefloor – Brings House Down With Electric Traditional Moves
Jul 11, 2020 by apost team
A video of four-year-old Irish dancer Lucy, aptly nicknamed "McCutie Tiny Irish Dancer," has been capturing the hearts of viewers on YouTube with a dance routine she did on St. Patrick's Day 2010.
When we think of Irish dancing, fancy footwork, and lively-sounding music come to mind. Many of us don't have the training or talent to do an Irish Reel well.
On a wooden dance floor, a then four-year-old named Lucy stands ready to perform her dance routine, as Irish Central reports. She's dressed neatly in a white shirt, navy blue skirt, white knee socks, and soft black Irish dancing shoes. Her blonde hair is pulled up in a curly ponytail.
Standing in position ready to dance, the young dancer answers questions from the announcer who holds a microphone. She has earned trophies at two competitions, according to the video. As she finishes introducing the dance and the dancer, the announcer comments that we might just be seeing a future world champion here. As the jaunty music starts playing, the audience claps in time. The young dancer waits for the precise moment when her dance routine begins. And then begin she does!
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With her beautiful technique, the little Irish dancer skips and hops in a routine that she knows well. The pointing and tapping of heels and toes, the appreciative audience clapping along, and the awesome energy of a well-danced routine makes for a mesmerizing scene.
On stage among an impressed audience, she dances beautifully, in perfect time to the music, and with excellent technique. Then she bows simply and walks offstage without fanfare. The crowd goes wild with applause, and the little dancer turns and bows one more time.
When you consider that most preschoolers are doing well just to clap in time to music, this little girl's precise and complex dancing is even more impressive. Watching her dance feels like watching a miniature professional.
It's refreshing and impressive to watch such talent and dedication in a performer who is so young. She seems to know her dance routines, and she seems to enjoy doing them well. One would guess that she's got some encouraging teachers and family members.
What do you think of this little Irish dancer's performance? Have you ever tried dancing an Irish Reel? Do you know any young and talented dancers? Who do you know that would love to see this performance? Let them know about it, and let us know what you think of it!