I have seen Irish Set Dancing and greatly enjoyed it. I remember seeing some at Whitby one time and found it very dramatic.

I am sure your absolutley right about the identity thing and I respect that. But I also enjoy the Afro Celts and Edward the Second as they evolve. I saw either Bampton or Headington dance Shepherds Hey at Loughborough, it was quite dramatic - much more so than Cotswold often is. Later I saw Edward the Second at The Southern in Chorlton. I found it equaly dramatic to see and hear a six foot three black man sing Shepherds Hey to an accompanient of melodoens, brass and electric guitars.

All is possible if we are thoughtful and sensitive to what people hold dear.