Cape Breton Island: The Celtic Heart of North America - Dance

An Drochaid Eadarainn / The Bridge Between Us

Angus MacLeod — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:00:39 +0000

Bho chionn ghreis chaidh làrach-lìn ùr a chuir air an eadarlìon, An Drochaid Eadarainn mar ainm. 'S e proiseact mór a tha seo, le fios air iomadh cuspair ceangailte ri dualchas Gàidhealach an Eilein Cheap Breatainn, ceòl 'is dannsa 's msaa. Cha b' urrainn dhomh ceartas a dheanamh dha 'n làrach lìn uile gu léir agus air sgàth gur i a' Ghàidhlig 'na prìomh ùigh a th' agamsa ann, cumaidh mi ris a' roinn sin dheth.

CO-CHEANGLAIDHEAN / CONNECTIONS

Angus MacLeod — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:43:48 +0000

O chionn ghreis chuir mi seachad dà latha ri teagasg òrain Ghàidhlig do chloinn aig An Roinn Cheilteach de 'n Sgoil Dhannsaidh aig Ceallaigh Nic Artair ann an Cnoc an Iar, Ceap Breatainn. 'S e dannsairean a bh' anns a' mhór-chuid dhe na sgoilearan agus bha 'ad air an togail le bhith dannsadh do sheinn seach inneal ciùil. Rinneadh co-cheangladh glan eadar cànan 'is ceòl 'is dannsa, agus a' chlann 'gan ionnsachadh uile.

The Younger Generation

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:22:31 +0000

I’m not saying I am old, but, I might be getting older. The music scene on Cape Breton Island now operates with what I look upon as a very fresh, up and coming, group of young (very talented) musicians. They are good people too. The encouraging fact is that a number of this younger generation of contributors, are for the most part, very respectful of a beautiful Gaelic culture. As a matter of fact, some of these “kids” are even fluent Gaelic speakers. It is a healthy scene.

Mouth Rhythms

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:50:21 +0000

“Gaelic Mouth Music”. Here in Cape Breton, we are not afforded the luxury of hearing a lot of this type of musical expression in the Gaelic language. It is yet another dimension of song and dance that demonstrates a very fun, lively expression of a very real Gaelic culture.

Gaelic in Cape Breton Schools

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:49:11 +0000

Believe it or not, there are a number of schools now in Nova Scotia, particularly in Cape Breton, who are offering courses in the Gaelic language. These courses are part of the schools’ curriculum and contribute greatly to the preservation of Scottish Gaelic in our tiny communities of Cape Breton while opening the door of opportunity to the youth who are so privileged to attend these educational institutions.

You’ve Got The Moves!!!

Fri, 14 May 2010 20:13:26 +0000