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Top 10 AMAZING Irish dance videos YOU NEED to watch
From the phenomenon that is
Riverdance to jigs and reels as you’ve never seen them performed before, here are a few Irish dance videos you need to watch.Irish dance has been around for centuries, since the 15th-century, to be exact.
The first known reference to Irish dance was during a visit between the Mayor of Baltimore and the Mayor of Waterford in 1413.
Jigs and reels soon followed, and Irish dancing slowly became instilled in Irish culture (who wasn’t put into Irish dance classes as a child?).
Then there was that small show that came along. Riverdance, was it called?
We have put together a list of the top ten Irish dance videos you most definitely need to watch.
Could you be inspired to take up the dance? Maybe you could be the next Michael Flatley!
10. Reel around the Sun
– a spellbinding performanceWe start our list with the spellbinding ‘Reel around the Sun’, the opening number of the world-renowned show Riverdance.
The enchanting sounds of the Irish traditional instruments paired with the mesmerizing footwork of the dancers are something to behold.
You cannot help but be engulfed by the performance from start to finish, making this one of the Irish dance videos you need to watch.
9. Irish lads abroad put their spin on Irish dancing
– a hilarious viral videoCredit: YouTube Screenshot / Wirld OrganisationHow did a video made by three Irish lads on their world travels go viral?
They took videos of themselves Irish dancing everywhere they travelled. If you’ve often wondered what a reel would look like at Machu Picchu, then watch this.
8. The Graham Norton Show meets Irish dance
– two of our favourite Irish thingsCredit: YouTube Screenshot / The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton Show and Irish dancing aren’t normally found in the same sentence.
However, when the Lord of the Dance himself, Michael Flatley, stopped by, they had to do something special.
7. A fiery performance sets Hyde Park alight
– from the king of Irish danceSpeaking of the genius that is Michael Flatley, watch him strut his stuff in his show, Feet of Flames.
This performance is nothing short of sensational. We also think Mr Flatley is the only man who can pull off bright blue pants.
6. A modern take on Irish dancing
– one of our favourite Irish dance videosCredit: YouTube Screenshot / GFD Promotions LtdProdijig is a hugely successful dance group that incorporates Irish dancing with many other dance forms such as hip-hop, tap, and flamenco.
They were crowned winners of Sky 1’s Got to Dance back in 2012.
Here is their winning performance, which we have no doubt will leave you with your jaw on the floor:
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The longest Riverdance line in the world – a record-breaking Irish danceCredit: YouTube Screenshot / RiverdanceIn 2013 the world’s longest Riverdance line was recorded in Dublin along the Samuel Beckett bridge.
This is certainly something that would catch your eye on your commute to work.
4. See the west coast of Ireland through dance
– the beauty of Ireland brought to lifeThe Irish dance group Cairde rose to fame when their TikTok videos started going viral.
They put their own modern twist on traditional Irish dancing, and their videos have been viewed by millions around the world.
Here’s one of their videos in which they showcase all the beautiful sites the west coast of Ireland has to offer. Not forgetting the dancing is pretty impressive too!
3. Irish dancing on ice
– how do they do it?Credit: YouTube Screenshot / irelandstudioYou’ve seen Irish dancing on stage, but have you ever seen it on ice?
Allow us to present you with this performance from American figure skater Jason Brown at the 2014 US National Championships.
Believe us when we say this is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
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Stavros Flatley – a hilarious comedy duoCredit: YouTube Screenshot / Britain’s Got TalentIf you need a laugh today, we strongly recommend that you watch this father and son duo put their spin on Irish dancing.
Think Michael Flatley, but if he were a comedian. Trust us; it’ll make sense.
1. Ladies and Gentlemen, Riverdance
– the Irish dance video that took the world by stormBack in 1994, an interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest changed the face of Irish dancing forever.
Riverdance was born, and the rest is history, as they say.
We can’t imagine there are too many of you that haven’t seen Riverdance. However, for those of you who have not, please sit back, relax, and prepare to witness a bit of magic.
VCU student gets invite to Ireland after Irish dancing video goes viral
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - In the days of the pandemic, most of us probably have a lot more time on our hands, but for 20-year-old Morgan Bullock, that extra time is spent on her feet and after taking some time off the VCU student says there has never been a better time to get back into her passion.
“I’ve been dancing for about ten years and I took a break because of injuries and balancing school and work, but I’m really excited to get back to it after all of this is over,” Bullock said.
She put those years of dancing to work after seeing a social media challenge on the Tik-Tok app known as the Savage Remix Challenge, where users make a music video dancing to the Savage Remix song by Meg Thee Stallion and Beyonce.
“Everyone was doing the savage remix challenge on Tik-Tok and I was like well I don’t do all these other kinds of dance, I do Irish dance so I want to participate so I’m going to do it the way I know how," Bullock said. “I heard the savage remix and I liked it and I felt like I could maybe make some of those beats with my feet.”
Hours after developing a routine and posting the video to the social media platform Bullock, couldn’t have imagined the response she would receive.
“I didn’t expect it to blow up the way it did, but it’s really cool how far it’s gone and how many people have seen it,” Bullock said. “I can’t even keep track of how many people have shared it.”
Bullock says her initial post received hundreds of thousands of views only to skyrocket to more than 3-million views when the Instagram account known as the Shade Room reposted her video.
"It got posted by Shade Room which is a really big Instagram account and that had millions of views so that was really crazy to see how many people have seen me dance.
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Her video also caught the attention of the Irish Prime Minister Leo Eric Varadkar who invited the 20-year-old to perform in Ireland for St Patrick’s Day 2021.
Maith thú @Morrghan! Some brilliant moves there. Hope you can dance in Ireland for St Patrick’s Day 2021. We’d love to have you over. https://t.co/5Psqz6s9CG
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) May 5, 2020
Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles also reposted Bullocks video to her Instagram account
“Beyoncé's mom reposted the video on her Instagram which was insane like I almost dropped my phone when I saw that,” Bullock said.
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Part of the appeal of Bullock’s viral Tik-Tok video was her use of traditional Irish dancing rather than hip-hop which thousands of other users did.
Bullock specializes in an Irish step dance known as Riverdance, best known for the theatrical performances consisting of Irish music and dance.
“I’m a competitive Irish dancer, it’s not something a lot of people don’t know too much about unless they have a direct connection to it, but it’s a whole, huge, widespread world. and there are Irish dancers all over the world and I think it’s such a cool sport to be apart of.” Bullock said. "The competitive side of it is very intense, athletic, and takes a lot of determination and drive to get to the top level of competing.
Bullock received her training from the Baffa Academy of Irish Dance in Midlothian, Va. Bullock says she’s competed in the Irish step dance world championships four times as a result of her instruction.
"It’s been a great thing to experience just traveling all over the world and being able to compete at the top level after putting in so many years of hard work and training under some of the best teachers in the area,” Bullock said.
Bullock says the most rewarding part of going viral hasn’t been the sharing of her video, but instead, she has made with people of color who are now looking up to her.
“I’ve gotten messages from other people of color who like Irish dancing who never thought they could so that alone has been amazing; my videos have shown them that they could if they wanted to,” Bullock said.
"It’s really surreal to me it’s like in the past three or four days so much has happened and it hasn’t fully sunk in because it’s just something I’ve done for all these years and that I love doing and I never thought it could inspire other people.”
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Ireland is an unusual and mysterious country, the unique charm of which is given by evergreen hills, ancient castles, and of course amazing dances. National dances are performed only to Irish music and look very beautiful and spectacular, thanks to the speed of movement and rhythm.
Currently, this dance direction is extremely popular in many countries. There are many schools and studios that teach jig, reel or hornpipe, but you can learn how to dance Irish dances on your own. Depending on the technique of performance and the number of participants, the following varieties are distinguished:
- Solo, is a rhythmic and clear movement of the legs, while the body and arms are motionless, one person is dancing.
- Group, performed by a group of up to 16 people, and include elements of solo dances with rebuilding in a circle, line or column and the inclusion of hands.
- Folk or social, characterized by simple quadrille-like movements, danced in pairs.
For those who decide to learn how to dance Irish dances on their own, video lessons for beginners will be an excellent tool. It is better to start with a solo direction, which includes: jig, reel, hornpipe and solo sets.
Jig
Performed to the music of the violin.
Fun and cheerful jig, consists of traditional jumps and special steps. The jumps are quite high, which makes a lasting impression, but at the initial stage, you should not jump high. First you need to learn how to properly hold the body and press your hands, and most importantly, land softly. Dynamic and spectacular Irish dances can be a serious challenge for beginners.
Reel
Reel is believed to be of Scottish origin, but has been heavily modified to include true Irish elements. Great for beginners and is usually the starting point for learning how to dance Irish dance properly. May be fast or slow.
Fast paced reels have a set of simple movements, while slow ones are characterized by a more complex set of figures, including high jumps. The technique of execution, depending on the type of footwear, can be soft or hard.
Hornpipe
Includes jumps and tap dance elements, touching the floor alternately with the heel and toe, creates a drumming effect.
Hands are usually located on the belt or extended at the seams, and swings are made with a leg bent at the knee. It is performed only in hard shoes and is the most difficult to master. Somewhat similar to the reel, the hornpipe is notable for its particular dotted rhythm and emphasis on the first count. It can also be slow and fast.
Set solo dances
A distinctive feature is a special set melody, which can be traditional or author's, and differs in its structure from ordinary Irish music. Under such melodies, unique dance compositions are developed, intended for participation in competitions, which will include complex steps and non-traditional elements. From generation to generation in Ireland, the music and steps of solo sets created in the distant past and called traditional are transmitted.
Irish dancing is not only an amazing charge of positive energy and energy, but also a great way to increase stamina and improve physical fitness. Having mastered the basic elements, you can continue to use lessons for beginners to learn Irish dances, or contact a special studio.
Speed, clarity and rhythm of movements will come with regular practice.
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Katrin Selezneva
Teacher of modern and classical dance, participant in international competitions. Teaching activity in dance schools for 8 years.
| | Irish dance is one of the most ancient types of dances on Earth, because the first mention of it dates back to the eleventh century. Irish solo dance is developed in most countries with a large Irish diaspora, although not all dancers are of Irish origin. In addition to demonstration performances and Irish dance shows, there are also competitions that are held in Ireland, England, the USA and other countries. A distinctive feature of Irish solo dances is an almost motionless body with hands down, and clear, fast foot movements. The fact that the main attention in the dance is drawn to the movements of the legs determines the second name of the Irish solo dances - step dances. Despite the fact that in Russian the word "step" is usually understood as dances, during which the feet make a sound with the help of sonorous heels and heels - American step, Russian tap dancing - the concept of "Irish step dance" includes dances not only in hard shoes with sonorous heels, but also in soft shoes without a heel. The pattern of Irish dance steps is usually individual for each school or dance teacher. These steps are developed by the teacher for their students. All dances are built on the same basic elements, but each dance is unique, and teachers are constantly putting on new dances. Irish dance is a proud dance, self-respect is one of the main components. Learning Irish dance will allow you to better feel the music and rhythm. The rhythm is born within you, the rhythm is in every movement. The body becomes more obedient, you can control it and coordinate your movements in a way that you could not manage before (after all, only the legs, arms, body are involved in the Irish dance, the head remains absolutely motionless, which allows you to better feel each performed movement).  .
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It is difficult to find another such a cheerful, rhythmic and exciting dance. 
