Professional dancer Kaitlyn Sardin, who is known for her viral videos combining Irish dance with hip-hop and dance-hall styles, sits down with NBC News’ Maya Eaglin to speak about her internet fame that is breaking down barriers.
When most people think about Irish dancing, some traditional images may come to mind: lively tunes, white dancers, clacking feet and perhaps a touch of Celtic charm. But one viral dancer is creating something completely unique. When Kaitlyn Sardin was 3 years old, she started taking formal lessons in ballet and other styles. At 26, she now blends Irish dance with genre-bending music and moves.
“When I was a child, there weren’t many Black dancers besides the ones that I would see at competitions,” she said. “So the fact that people can see somebody with braids, see somebody that’s Black doing this and being like, ‘Yeah, I can do that too,’ I feel amazing.” Despite encountering skepticism and hate from people online who question the authenticity of her fusion style and her skills, Sardin said, centering her supportive family and friends have helped her stay focused.
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