* *Ir is h D a n c in g

Presented By: Ashley Kish

* – Ir is h D a n c in g R iv e r d a n c e *Vid e o

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- O ld S t y le S t e p D a n c in g

● early 18th and 19th century traveling dance masters introduced and formalized solo and social dances

● Rules emerged– Proper upper body, arm, and foot placement– Dance step twice, with right foot leading then the left– Arms remain held down at sides– Dance in limited amount of space

Ir is h S t e p D a n c e s

● Irish Solo Dances– Reel– Slip Jig– Light Jig– Single Jig– Treble Jig– Hornpipe

● Dances are known by their music; which has different speeds, counts, and beats

● Figure /Céilí dances– May be performed with

2-16 people.– Danced in a long line or

in a circle.

Ir is h D a n c e S o f t S h o e s

– Worn only by girls; for Reels, Light Jigs, Slip Jigs, Single Jigs.

– Made of black leather and similar to ballet shoes in design.

– Laces crisscross across the top of the feet and are tied up around the ankle or under the arch of the foot.

– Worn tight fitted on feet to enhance look of feet positions.

– Worn with special socks, called Poodle Socks.

Ir is h D a n c e R e e l S h o e s

– Worn only by boys; for Reels, Light Jigs, Slip Jigs, Single Jigs.

– Made of black leather, with fiberglass heels that the dancers can click together.

– Boy's steps are different than the girl’s, in order to use the heels.

Ir is h D a n c e H a r d S h o e s

– Worn by boys and girls; for Treble Jig and Hornpipe, to create beautiful rhythmical percussions.

– Made of black leather with fiberglass heels and taps on the tip of the shoes.

– Worn firm fitting in length and width, to help enhance look of feet and prevent foot for sliding or moving in shoe.

' G ir l s Ir is h D a n c eC o s t u m e

– Dresses worn by girls are copies of a traditional Irish peasant dress.

– Decorated with lace collar and hand-embroidered Irish designs based on the Book of Kells and Irish stone crosses.

– Copies of famous Tara Brooch are worn on shoulder to hold the flowing shawl which falls down over the back.

– Bright colors are always used.

' B o y s Ir is h D a n c e C o s t u m e

– Plain kilt or pants and jacket and a brat, a folded cloak hanging from the shoulder.

– Boy's costumes are less decorated then girl's costumes.

Ir is h D a n c e C o m p e t it io n

– Commonly called a Feis, meaning "festival" in Irish. Sometimes called Féile.

– Dance competitions are divided by age and level of skill.