A line of dancers waiting for their turn to compete a hard shoe dance.

By: Becky Liston

Dancers in soft shoes

When people hear "Irish Dance" most immediately think of Riverdance, the rhythmic sensation that swept the nations. However, there is much more to this art form than Broadway and Michael Flatley. Irish dancing did not spring up over night and has a rich history going back to long before 400 AD, and a promising future as a form of entertainment, and a highly competitive sport.

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