Irish Dancing

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Irish Dancing

• By Taylor

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History of Irish Dance

• Originated in Ireland
• Druids were first to dance
• Been around since 1994
• Goal is to dance on right and left foot
• Sixteenth century dance in castles

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What is it?

• A dance originally from Ireland
• Traditional dance
• Several dances
• Different levels
• Academies

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Dance Gear

• Ghillies
• Hardshoes
• Poodle Socks
• Sock Glue
• Dress
• Wig

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Costumes

• Several varieties
• School costume
• Solo
• Trinity 2
• Boys Suit

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Feis

• Means Irish Dance Competition
• Madison Feis
• Milwaukee Spring Feis

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Worlds

• Most important Feis
• Best dancers
• Who is best dancer
• Trophies
• 32 world titles

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Performances

• Festivals
• St. Patrick's Day
• Parades
• Restaurants
• Sporting Events
• Schools

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Bibliography

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• Pictures from Home