The Mabou hall has seen so many great stepdancers! Anyone looking for a great cultural vacation? If so come to Mabou, Cape Breton sometime during the summer and make sure to visit the Red Shoe for a great meal or a drink at the bar!
The fiddler, Douglas Cameron, has developed a wonderful hand in the past three years, his talent has matured very nicely - we've been watching him since he was 8 years old. He recently released his first CD. And of course, Margie Beaton remains a wonderful step-dancer and a terrific fiddler and piano player as well. I'm so glad this video has been enjoyed by so many, Cape Bretoners and non-Cape Bretoners alike! Original Poster.
I see Douglas's grandfather over on the right of the screen, no doubt waiting to call the square sets. We usually catch the Wednesday night dance at the Barn on our cherished annual trips to Cape Breton. The people are warm and wonderful, the scenery unsurpassed, and the music (everywhere) is brilliant. If only it weren't so far away!
With honest respect for your obviously loved tradition, I'd love to ask for anexplanation of what it is about this kind of dance and music that stirs you so? I want to get it... I'm from a pretty different part of the world!
it was a slower pace at the start because it was a strathspey, then it went into reels.. if someone's going to play for a cape breton stepdancer, they play a set of tunes similar.. no need to be scared if it will pick up pace.
The Mabou hall has seen so many great stepdancers! Anyone looking for a great cultural vacation? If so come to Mabou, Cape Breton sometime during the summer and make sure to visit the Red Shoe for a great meal or a drink at the bar!
nooneknowsmenow 1 month ago
Oh, the amount of times I've watched a ceilidh in this hall...
1980sfreak37 2 months ago
great to see the the culture of the gaels in the americas
ELONut 8 months ago
whats thes tunes called please?
folkiefreek 8 months ago
Excellent. Thank you
lindadrien 9 months ago
Just an update...
The fiddler, Douglas Cameron, has developed a wonderful hand in the past three years, his talent has matured very nicely - we've been watching him since he was 8 years old. He recently released his first CD. And of course, Margie Beaton remains a wonderful step-dancer and a terrific fiddler and piano player as well. I'm so glad this video has been enjoyed by so many, Cape Bretoners and non-Cape Bretoners alike! Original Poster.
submariner5225 9 months ago
world class fiddling and stepdancing. As an exiled cape bretoner brings tears to my eyes
6220934 9 months ago
This is an excellent example of both Cape Breton fiddle AND stepdance!
Really "Top Notch"! Thanks for posting!
Fiddlinjosie 1 year ago
Brilliant. Thanks
mmacpuguy 1 year ago
can anyone recommend video so I can learn to dance like this? Don't live anywhere Canada but I love this dancing.
onlyoneme72032 1 year ago
The fiddler is AMAZING
thesoloist1000 1 year ago
i love my island
tehflowereater 1 year ago
Marvellous dancin+sweet gal ! ( :
Hemulen40 1 year ago
very very good
gitarrefish08 2 years ago
I see Douglas's grandfather over on the right of the screen, no doubt waiting to call the square sets. We usually catch the Wednesday night dance at the Barn on our cherished annual trips to Cape Breton. The people are warm and wonderful, the scenery unsurpassed, and the music (everywhere) is brilliant. If only it weren't so far away!
Alhambralions 2 years ago
Is it all relaxed like that so you can save energy and go all night?
123OBrown 2 years ago
With honest respect for your obviously loved tradition, I'd love to ask for anexplanation of what it is about this kind of dance and music that stirs you so? I want to get it... I'm from a pretty different part of the world!
123OBrown 2 years ago
Anybody knows what's the title of the tune ?
Pantruchois 2 years ago
Wonderful!
Margie Beatons is a beautiful stepdancer. My Mother's style (Margaree Forks) was somewhat similiar.
I'm 62 and still remember attending my first dance in Mabou at the age of 13-14.
Sheamusj 2 years ago
10 out of 10 great!
edgebet 2 years ago
excellent, you made my day. Now you have a Turkish fan
sleeplessinizmir 2 years ago
Douglas and Margie we hope to see more of you both in the future!
lawrenceleblanc 3 years ago
Excellent example of why Cape Breton remains world class cultural and musical entertainment.
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laikl 3 years ago
Very nice looking lady and excellent dancer.
Music was good also
manofnusic 3 years ago
Good fiddling, good dancing and a fine looking woman eh!
bigdjindustriez 3 years ago
hey i remember her at a cayleigh back in 2006 she's truely amazing
SkankerB3ll 4 years ago
alot differant than the Crippled clog,much better to watch...thanks!!!
wmbdm 4 years ago
THIS is real dancing! not some hip-hop killa cop,jukin-jivin juvenile delinquents
diatoneic 4 years ago 6
@diatoneic you sound old.
RegisPhilbinFan 3 months ago
thanks for the info djrankin, learn somethng everyday :) I didnt know that part about step-dances.
CadillacL 4 years ago
it is necessary that j, teaches this dance and ca easy etre goes not. anyway bravo
Ankou9 4 years ago
what does this comment even mean?
Great video, by the way!
schnanner06 4 years ago
Not a song, it's a set of tunes
superstar85ca 4 years ago
was afraid this song would be too slow but, they picked it up toward the end. That lady is heck of a step-dancer. Love to see more.
CadillacL 4 years ago
it was a slower pace at the start because it was a strathspey, then it went into reels.. if someone's going to play for a cape breton stepdancer, they play a set of tunes similar.. no need to be scared if it will pick up pace.
djarankin 4 years ago
Love Dougie and Margie is fantastic too! We really miss Cape Breton, our home away from home, especially Mabou! but.... we'll be back!!! :) Q.-
TheBachands 4 years ago