I remember the St. Joseph Nuns in Australia were either Australians, Scots or Irish. They used to host an Annual Fete at their Convent in Kensington Sth Aust. and had Pipers & Dancers-mainly Scots. Men always performed the Sword Dance. And those 'serene' Sisters would revert to Highland women, clapping, stomping and calling. We used to love it whe they'd "let their hair down' so to speak!
We also had Irish dancing performed. But until "Riverdance" I never appreciated it nearly as much as the Highland. I enjoy watching both. It always gets my blood stirring.