Irish Dance Techniques

The hop is the basic step in Irish dance and is performed by springing up and down on one foot while keeping the other foot on the ground.

The reel is the most common type of Irish dance and is a lively dance performed by two or more dancers in a circle.

Jigs are performed in 6/8 time while reels are performed in 4/4 time.

Riverdance is the most famous Irish dance and was first performed in 1994 at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Ghillies are the traditional Irish dance shoe and are made of soft leather with a lace-up front.

The céilí dress is the traditional Irish dance costume and is a long, flowing dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt.

The All-Ireland Fleadh is the traditional Irish dance competition and is held annually in Ireland.

An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha is the organization that governs Irish dance worldwide.

There are 8 steps in a basic Irish dance routine.

Céilí music is the traditional Irish dance music and is played on a variety of instruments, including the fiddle, the accordion, and the bodhrán.

A céilí band is the traditional Irish dance band and plays céilí music.

A céilí hall is the traditional Irish dance hall and is where céilí dances are held.

A céilí festival is the traditional Irish dance festival and is where céilí dances are performed.

A céilí competition is the traditional Irish dance competition and is where céilí dances are judged.