Irish Dance

Irish Dance posts cover the step dancing tradition that became globally familiar through Riverdance in 1994. Articles look at the differences between solo competition step dancing under the Coimisiun rules, the looser sean-nos dancing of Connemara, the ceili and set dancing done in pairs and groups at country dance halls, the elaborate solo dance dresses with their embroidered Celtic designs, the wig culture among young competitors and the international Feis circuit that runs across the United States, Britain and Australia. There are also notes on the slow movement to lower the costume cost and to encourage adult learners.