Irish Dance

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Irish Dance

• By
• Gene Kelly

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History of Irish Dance

• Although the history of Irish dance is vague,
  evidence points to the ancient Druids (Priests)
  as using dance in religious ceremonies to honour
  the Oak tree and the Sun around 300 BC.

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Types of Irish Dance

• Ceili Dances
• - were originally danced at house dances and
  involve multiple participants.
• Set Dances
• - are danced in square formations.
• Irish Sean-nos Dance
• - are highly improvisational dances

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Irish Dance Costumes

• Irish dance costumes today are a reflection of
  the clothing worn during the 8th century.
• The dresses of women dancers are copies of
  traditional Irish peasant dress and can often be
  seen adorned with hand embroidered Celtic
  designs.