Celtic Tiger - Celtic Kittens

Another piece from the Celtic Tiger show. This is called Celtic Kittens. It represents the freedom of the children of the Irish. A mixture of various kinds of dances, with no hardshoes

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Celtic
• Tiger
• Kittens
• dance

[Koubenlin]

are they actually playing this live or has it been dubbed over and their instruments muted.... cause it sounds like the latter. i don't mind at all tho, it makes total sense for a show like this

[arkantos69]

I agree with you, I guess the instruments were muted... There are some parts in the video in which you can suspect of that.

[Superfluousemi]

I gotta say; I've been a fan of Flately's work since the mid-90's,and I don't see what's so bad about this. The second half of the show was all about incorporating dancing from around the world into the show. This dance just reminds me of the musical CATS. In fact, they do raunchier moves with their body and wear revealing bodysuits in that show. This is modern dance and jazz thrown into the Irish dancing, nothing more. I never realized how uptight and moralistic people could still be.

[arkantos69]

I have to say that I absolutely agree with you. Michael never intended to be a purist on irish dancing, at least not for this show. Even I think that this one may have to much of an american flavor, I think he still did quite a good job. The show is wonderful, it has rythm and colour and can make people dream (as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance also did).

[ilovemytiger]

Why can't people just enjoy watching the performance. So what if it's not Irish Dance-the rest of the show is. I take my hat off to Flatley. He's modernising the choreography so his show can appeal to a wider audience-it's quite smart when you think about it. One little jazz, modern whatever you call it routine out of 12 or 13 is nothing. Sit back and enjoy it. The music is great and they're awsome dancers. Well done Michael...

[arkantos69]

I hadn't see such a well said thing for a long time! Agree with you 500 %!

[quejyaille]

I can sort of understand if Flately wants to branch out from the traditional Irish stuff and all, and by all means I respect his choice, but if he's going to do choreography/costumes/dancing like this, he needs to stop using the adjective "Celtic", in my opinion.

[Keltike]

One of the greatest songs I´ve ever heard...

[abemagic10]

1:00

[MoonLitCat]

Not that this is bad by any means, I enjoy the show... but to me it just doesnt hold the magic that Riverdance/Feet of Flames/Lord of the Dance has...

[Beatleschick1]

Michael has officially lost his mind. Its like he's run out of ideas. Worst show to date.

[fucitis]

I think the only thing they failed at was pleasing your personal taste. They are great dancers and did a great job there.

[kuldkullake]

The music is good, but the dancing is embarrasing. Irish dancers should do Irish dance, not to attempt to do some contemporary dance- they have failed here miserably!!!!!!!

[fobrocks911]

we did a hardshoe dance to this song it was awesome!

[TheTowerBridgeFox]

also that dance looks like somthing from cats.

[TheTowerBridgeFox]

Such a shame it ends with Yanky doodledandy.

[reelirishboy5]

The term "Celtic Tiger" actually refers to the incredible economic upturn in Ireland of the 1990's. Thats the reference behind the name of the show, it's based off an actual (albeit economic) term. Just thought I'd clear that up! :)

[victoryispower32]

is one of the fiddlers emma hardelin