I've just got home from Whitby. We had to sit out several dances because we were being crowded off the Pavillion floor by yougnsters in loose groups away from parental control. Great!
I did a long-sword workshop taught by the Goathland Pough Stots and the demo side I danced with was led by a youngsler of about 12, who was definitely in charge! He knew it all (in a nice way!)and kept us oldies respectfully in our place. and they were excellent
There were 2 Northumbrian pipers busking by the swing bridge, in the centre of town, who couldn't have been over thirteen and they were excellent. They did not just play tunes, but did harmonies as well and were not afraid to experiment with unusual chording.
The youngsters are around, it's noticing them that's not always easy!