Irish dance

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Girls performing Irish dancing

Irish dancing is an ancient art of dancing from Ireland. There are two main forms of dancing, the social dances where everyone can join in, and the dances performed for an audience. There are five main types of steps in Irish dancing. These are reels, jigs, slip jigs, hornpipes, and treble jigs. Irish dancing is a fun art and sport.

Irish dancing , popularized in 1994 by the world famous show Riverdance is notable for its rapid leg and foot movements, body and arms being kept largely stationary,