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Ireland is a fascinating country and, ever since Riverdance, has been known as a country that has a lot of dancing.

Truth is that Irish dance varies a fair bit, including set dancing, which is the Irish form of country set dancing. Ceili (social) dances also exist, which are the kind of dance you would do at a party. A ceili or party might have both ceili and set dancing, and often has a prompter to call the steps…so even if you don’t know how to Read the rest of this entry »

The roots of Irish Dance date back to the 18th century. Today Irish Dance has become an extracurricular activity for many, from children to adults. Irish Dance can be performed by solos, couples or large groups. Irish dance is characterized by a stiff posture with rapid foot and leg movements. Irish Dance is somewhat complex and does require great level of commitment from the participant.

Just as equally important are the costumes, dress attire and the shoes. The dress is an Read the rest of this entry »

Irish dance became widely known to those of both Irish and non-Irish descent through a few amazing and highly-polished stage performances. But at its root, Irish dance is a social activity performed by everyday people. At any social gathering featuring a fiddle and bodhran, you may see dancers step up to volunteer a few reel or jig steps. Many Irish festivals end the evening with a gathering where dancers and non-dancers alike can learn a few steps and Read the rest of this entry »