Probably because she sees her brother or something like that dancing when he isn't really the dancing type. Regardsless of tradition, something like that could be funny
As it turns out, Scots' mariners really took to the Sailor's Hornpipe, which they usually danced to different tunes of comparable tempo to "Jack's the Lad" as scripted by William Vickers circa 1770. After the Union of Crowns, notwithstanding the mutiny of one crew favorable to Bonnie Prince Carlie during the War of the Austrian Succession, the Scots of the Royal Navy handled and fought ships as well as their English counterparts and gave France a few headaches on the main. The Sailor's Hornpipe is a feature competition dance at Scottish Games.
I love this music and also the hornpipe dance. From Wikipedia - "Nautical duties (for example the hauling of ropes, rowing, climbing the rigging and saluting) provided the dance movements." You can easily see these duties in the dance, as they haul up ropes, fascinating that the movements of daily duties were incorporated into the hornipe. Performed very well here by these naval cadets.
Absolutely loved this! I heard about this song in Lucinda Riley’s book Storm Sister and just had to see abs hear it played! Thank you so much for posting this! 😊😊❤️❤️💕💗
The Royal Navy was formed in 882 by King Alfred and although not then referred to as royal became the oldest armed service in the world. A longer continuous history than any ancient or modern Armed force be it Army, Navy or Air Force. No thanks to politicians and neglect of Britain''s defense, it is a shadow of its former self, the once largest and best trained Navy on the face of the Earth.
@@Simonsvids No he and his predecessors didn't have a standing army as such, rather a militia recruited from tribes (see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_the_Great#Military_reorganisation). The Royal Navy are not called the ''senior service'' for nothing.
Largest is certainly true. Best trained is more questionable; because of the lack of enemies, in the period immediately preceding the First World War, first officers were considered for promotion based more on the cleanliness of the ship and crew than their own skill.
@@hetrodoxly1203 Immediately before and during the first world war? I'd argue the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy). They were fully expecting, and prepared, to go up against the largest navy in the world. Evidence from battles during the war (especially Jutland) shows to me that the Germans had very skilled officers and crews;despite being surprised by basically the entire Grand Fleet, they were able to use their Battle Turn Away manoeuvre, which they'd been practicing for exactly that situation, and escape from a potentially devastating situation with minimal losses.
I watched this while listening to the audio book "TRAFALGAR". A few sailors danced the hornpipe while waiting for the opposing ships to get close enough for the battle to start.
Takes me back to my school days when I learnt this (and others) as part of my after school ‘country dance’ club, culminating in a two night performance at a local auditorium. We didn’t have internet back then! 😂. It was this or a Rubik’s cube. Makes me feel a little saddened now though because it is a big part of our heritage that is already lost.
Like all drills this would have taught coordination fitness and to follow orders perhaps release a bit of pressure … sailors dance soldiers sing. Is it true in the Legion recruits learn their French by learning the traditional songs 🇬🇧
The people who say there should be no laughing do not seem to realise that there are at least two types of laughter, or rather reasons why we laugh. One is because we are laughing at people, because we think they are doing something ridiculous worthy of derision, and the other is when we laugh because we are happy. Some people it seems, do not like to show their emotions and like bottling it all in. You would not laugh in a ballet performance no, but this was an unexpected performance. People also laugh at something unexpected occurrence which is also pleasant and nice. The people who condemn the laughing need to loosen up a bit, it does not indicate criticism of what is happening. Remember, laughter is the best medicine. Have you never laughed at something and then said "Oh thats good"? I am sure the sailors in Napoleon's day were laughing along with their other crewmates whilst swiging brandy watching their mates dancing this and doing the movements of sailors working on ship. It was all done for merriment then and to decrease boredom, whilst also keeping fit.
This dance involves moves that would be commonplace in the English Navy, certainly during the wars against Napoleon. Here's to the boys! The English drink best!
I feel you. Brazil doesn't have a good armory either, bbut we can face hell making jokes (seriously, is almost annoying. We don't know when to be afraid and when is to make memes).
It was the mother and wife of one of the guys laughing in surprise - we were only told they would do an exercise for a family day. Imagine your two left-footed partner suddenly having coordination and dance moves! Also, I have been assured they were also laughing at themselves!
Personally I think it's brilliant these people can laugh. Tradition does not equal seriousness. Considering the Hornpipe is the equivalent of institutionalized hazing I think it's great everyone can have fun and the public can see it since it doesn't involve alcohol poisoning or orifice penetration. Too bad the squids in USA and Russia can't take a page out of your book
Completely disrespectful to laugh when sailors are performing a traditional dance. It's distracting. If you don't understand/appreciate what's going on, go home and watch the telly.
I watched this after reading a article on captain cooks efforts to keep his crews in good health. We should be proud of our heritage.
Yes,the gayest navy in history!
Great job, guys! Excellent dancing! Loved the way the crowd started clapping with the beat to give them more sound to dance to!
Why the heck are people laughing? This is amazing tradition!
Indian horn pipe better than this th-cam.com/video/mJ29rEcQSWI/w-d-xo.html
Indian horn pipe better th-cam.com/video/mJ29rEcQSWI/w-d-xo.html
@@arjunsheen it was ok. Very robotic like the Chinese
@@wesleysmith2934 No. Just watch this Indian one is better th-cam.com/video/sWDG8w-RVfI/w-d-xo.html
Probably because she sees her brother or something like that dancing when he isn't really the dancing type. Regardsless of tradition, something like that could be funny
What a delight to see the authentic steps perfrormed by real sailors.
God bless the dancers of this world, no matter who they are or who's watching. Nice job fellas.
Class!
The Hornpipe was used as a means of keeping the men fit on long sea voyages. The moves emulated and reinforced their duties.
It was also a way of giving a lot of men exercise in the small space of the ship.
As it turns out, Scots' mariners really took to the Sailor's Hornpipe, which they usually danced to different tunes of comparable tempo to "Jack's the Lad" as scripted by William Vickers circa 1770. After the Union of Crowns, notwithstanding the mutiny of one crew favorable to Bonnie Prince Carlie during the War of the Austrian Succession, the Scots of the Royal Navy handled and fought ships as well as their English counterparts and gave France a few headaches on the main.
The Sailor's Hornpipe is a feature competition dance at Scottish Games.
I love this music and also the hornpipe dance. From Wikipedia - "Nautical duties (for example the hauling of ropes, rowing, climbing the rigging and saluting) provided the dance movements."
You can easily see these duties in the dance, as they haul up ropes, fascinating that the movements of daily duties were incorporated into the hornipe. Performed very well here by these naval cadets.
"Never give a sword to a man who can't dance." -- Confucius
Absolutely loved this! I heard about this song in Lucinda Riley’s book Storm Sister and just had to see abs hear it played! Thank you so much for posting this! 😊😊❤️❤️💕💗
Oh my gosh, I'm reading that page right now and had to go on TH-cam to look for it.
OMG!!! I literally just read that page and had to look it up.
The Royal Navy was formed in 882 by King Alfred and although not then referred to as royal became the oldest armed service in the world. A longer continuous history than any ancient or modern Armed force be it Army, Navy or Air Force. No thanks to politicians and neglect of Britain''s defense, it is a shadow of its former self, the once largest and best trained Navy on the face of the Earth.
That's debatable as I am sure King Alfred (and his predecessors) also had an army but nice try anyway!
@@Simonsvids No he and his predecessors didn't have a standing army as such, rather a militia recruited from tribes (see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_the_Great#Military_reorganisation). The Royal Navy are not called the ''senior service'' for nothing.
Largest is certainly true. Best trained is more questionable; because of the lack of enemies, in the period immediately preceding the First World War, first officers were considered for promotion based more on the cleanliness of the ship and crew than their own skill.
@@adammullarkey4996 Who were the best trained?
@@hetrodoxly1203 Immediately before and during the first world war? I'd argue the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy). They were fully expecting, and prepared, to go up against the largest navy in the world. Evidence from battles during the war (especially Jutland) shows to me that the Germans had very skilled officers and crews;despite being surprised by basically the entire Grand Fleet, they were able to use their Battle Turn Away manoeuvre, which they'd been practicing for exactly that situation, and escape from a potentially devastating situation with minimal losses.
Lovely to see the Hornpipe-well done!
I watched this while listening to the audio book "TRAFALGAR". A few sailors danced the hornpipe while waiting for the opposing ships to get close enough for the battle to start.
So they danced hornpipes on HMS Victory?
Excellent exercise when you are at sea for weeks and weeks.
"Shiver me timbers" such an awesome video !
Takes me back to my school days when I learnt this (and others) as part of my after school ‘country dance’ club, culminating in a two night performance at a local auditorium. We didn’t have internet back then! 😂. It was this or a Rubik’s cube. Makes me feel a little saddened now though because it is a big part of our heritage that is already lost.
Legend has it after this they all went and shared a giant can of Spinach in one gulp!
That's Dartmouth. Beautiful place
My uncle Ben who was in the RN taught me to do the hornpipe. Forgot most of it now.
Like all drills this would have taught coordination fitness and to follow orders perhaps release a bit of pressure … sailors dance soldiers sing. Is it true in the Legion recruits learn their French by learning the traditional songs 🇬🇧
A great tune at last night of the proms, sets the place on fire! Search on here and you'll see. Along with Rule Brittania
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If you speed it up it becomes a deadly martial art.
I had no idea this song had a dance attached to it. This is super cool.
The people who say there should be no laughing do not seem to realise that there are at least two types of laughter, or rather reasons why we laugh. One is because we are laughing at people, because we think they are doing something ridiculous worthy of derision, and the other is when we laugh because we are happy. Some people it seems, do not like to show their emotions and like bottling it all in. You would not laugh in a ballet performance no, but this was an unexpected performance. People also laugh at something unexpected occurrence which is also pleasant and nice. The people who condemn the laughing need to loosen up a bit, it does not indicate criticism of what is happening. Remember, laughter is the best medicine. Have you never laughed at something and then said "Oh thats good"? I am sure the sailors in Napoleon's day were laughing along with their other crewmates whilst swiging brandy watching their mates dancing this and doing the movements of sailors working on ship. It was all done for merriment then and to decrease boredom, whilst also keeping fit.
Simon Jones I think they are laughing because the dance is strange to them.
Yes I agree :)
This dance involves moves that would be commonplace in the English Navy, certainly during the wars against Napoleon. Here's to the boys! The English drink best!
British Navy not English.
@Din Djarin Yes.
We may only have two destroyers and a dinghy but we can dance like motherfcukers!
we ? so pompous !
I feel you. Brazil doesn't have a good armory either, bbut we can face hell making jokes (seriously, is almost annoying. We don't know when to be afraid and when is to make memes).
Watched this to find out what a hornpipe dance actually is after reading that Blackthorne did one in Shōgun.
The real deal Ladies and Gentleman.
As a Sailor i want to learn how to do this!! 😮
U dont laugh at a traditional naval dance i have to learn it for sea cadets
There are two types, and two different reasons for laughter, please read above.
It was the mother and wife of one of the guys laughing in surprise - we were only told they would do an exercise for a family day. Imagine your two left-footed partner suddenly having coordination and dance moves! Also, I have been assured they were also laughing at themselves!
Considering they aren't dancers they done quite well the hornpipe in Highland dancing is one of the hardest dances
I came through training with these guys and girls,… we all had a giggle too, including them 👍👍
Is this what an Age of Sail hornpipe would look like?
Great to see an organised bunch of matelots in synchronised harmony. Not like they're on a messy run ashore..........
U have laughed ur lungs out. I challenge to to do it for 30sec
Very good.
You should see the Indian navy girl cadets performing the horn pipe dance on YT
The original popping and locking
Love that "Hoy!"😊
Why do people laugh its a serious thing
Because they are idiots
Because when you aren't full of hot air you laugh at serious things too because life is supposed to be a fun affair
What happened to the camera's zoom ?
Everyone mocking this. They used to do this in the days of sail to keep the sailors fit.
Brilliant 👍
I don't know, but it's entirely appropriate. If I ever danced like that in public, I'd expect people to laugh at me.
This gives me a craving to eat spinach.
I just watched a display of Indian female navy cadets doing this ...loads of them & very professional too. No laughting crouds.
In a way, I suppose it's a good thing that the British laugh at their own traditions. Can't imagine any other country doing it though.
There's always something to be said of having fun at your own expense. :)
You need to get out more - there are loads that do it!
It looks like naval drill under the petty officer's watchful eye. No-one's having fun.
I like the mountain hornpipe
it was never a dance , it was a fitness routine onboard ....
It had purpus it was to do exercises on ship in small space
Personally I think it's brilliant these people can laugh. Tradition does not equal seriousness. Considering the Hornpipe is the equivalent of institutionalized hazing I think it's great everyone can have fun and the public can see it since it doesn't involve alcohol poisoning or orifice penetration. Too bad the squids in USA and Russia can't take a page out of your book
The Admirals wife!!
An amusing hornpipe solo may be viewed here: th-cam.com/video/R00hTz9srto/w-d-xo.html
Join the Navy, learn choreography me heartys👀
I bet they are exausted after this
They got rid of the Field Gun and kept this...
RN RiP
Genius!
Laughing to a traditional song of the Royal Navy is pretty insulting and whoever did is not worthy of being present at Britannia Naval College.
It is comical in a way ? It reminds me that of a cartoon with Olive Oil in it 😂.
Well, that wasn't remotely gay! 'Ello sailor!
Completely disrespectful to laugh when sailors are performing a traditional dance. It's distracting. If you don't understand/appreciate what's going on, go home and watch the telly.
People clapping and laughing... -.-
I do Irish dancing 😉
sut up clapping
I hope they fight better than they dance.
Hahaha
I's hopes they fight better than they dance. USN.
good enough to beat the krauts, panzer wanks alone.
People are so incredibly ignorant!