Irish Dance Group - Irish Step Dancing (Riverdance) 2009RiverdanceLead dancers are Nicola Byrne and Alan Kenefick

Irish stepdance is a style of performance dance with its roots in traditional Irish dance. It is generally characterized by a stiff upper body and fast and precise movements of the feet. It can be performed solo or in groups. Aside from public dance performances, there are also stepdance competitions all over the world.

2012年12月10日 · How to combine Irish Step Dancing moves into a beginner routine. Once you have mastered a certain number of Irish Dance movements, you'll have acquired a vocabulary. Now it is time to take that...

Hawai’i Irish Dance brings a bit of the Irish spirit to the islands of Hawai’i with weekly classes and event performances on O’ahu and the Big Island.

2 天之前 · Irish and Scottish step dancers at opening and closing ceremony with marching bands

2024年6月7日 · Irish step dancing is a captivating art form that has evolved over centuries, blending tradition with contemporary flair. To truly appreciate its beauty, it’s essential to explore the various styles that have emerged, each with its own unique characteristics and charm.

Accounts of dancing in the 17th century suggest that dancing was by that time extremely widespread throughout Ireland. [8] In 1674 Richard Head wrote in reference to Ireland, 'In every field a fiddle, and the lasses footing till they all of a foam,' suggesting some type of Irish step dancing or dance with heavy foot movement. [9] There is ample evidence of Irish jigs or Irish …

Irish step dance is a wonderful celebration of the arts and Ireland's unique culture. Since this performance dance became a part of pop culture with the success of Riverdance, it has captured the hearts and imaginations of many fans and aspiring dancers.

Irish dance and culture continued to evolve and in the mid 1700's, Dance Masters began the tradition of traveling village to village teaching the various dance steps they had created. It is from these teachers that the current day Irish set and ceili dances originated.

Learn how to Irish step dance with these free Howcast videos featuring the acclaimed Irish dance company, Darrah Carr Dance. Irish dancing has a rich history in Ireland, dating back to the 17th century. The Irish Step appeared a century later when people begin …