Morgan Bullock facts for kids
Morgan Bullock is an American Irish dancer. She became famous in May 2020. This happened when her Irish dance video, set to the song "Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion, became super popular online. It was a huge hit on TikTok and Instagram.
Her Dance Journey
Morgan Bullock started dancing when she was just 3 years old. She found her love for Irish dance at age 10. Since then, she has trained at the Baffa Academy of Irish Dance in Richmond, Virginia. In 2019, she even placed 43rd at the Irish dance world championships.
The "Savage" Video
In May 2020, Morgan shared a video on TikTok. It showed her performing Irish dance moves to the popular song "Savage." The video quickly spread across social media. Many famous people and large accounts shared it.
Some of these included:
- Leo Varadkar, who was the leader of Ireland (called the Taoiseach). He invited Morgan to dance in Ireland's 2021 Saint Patrick's Day parade.
- Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles.
- The famous Irish dance show, Riverdance. Their lead dancer, Padraic Moyles, invited Morgan to join their US tour. He also offered her a free spot at their summer school, Riverdance Academy.
Morgan did receive some negative comments. A few people thought her modern dancing style was not traditional. However, she said these comments were a very small part of all the feedback she got. Most people loved her unique style.
Connecting with Ireland
In November 2020, Morgan joined Irish officials. These included Colm Brophy, a government minister, and Daniel Mulhall, the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States. They were working on a new plan to connect with Irish people living abroad. This plan helps Irish people around the world stay connected to their home country.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan could not go to Ireland for the St. Patrick's Day parade. But in March 2021, she performed virtually for the US Embassy of Ireland.
In October 2022, Morgan received a special honor. She was given the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad. This award celebrates people who have done great things for Ireland from other countries. Morgan received it for her work in Arts, Culture, and Sport.
Her Life Today
As of June 2020, Morgan Bullock is studying at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is working towards a master's degree in education. Her goal is to become an elementary school teacher.
