infographic irish dance

IRISH DANCE

Origins, types and clothing

ORIGINS

Irish dance dates back 2000 years before Christ, when the druids danced for the oak tree and the sun. It was a religious dance.

This dance changed in the course of the years, influenced by different cultures and populations, with the migrations and the invasions in Ireland For example, several centuries BC, the Celts arrived in Ireland and brought with them their own folk dances. Or, in the 12th century, when the Anglo-Normans invaded Ireland, the Irish dance was influenced by the carol. In the 18th century saw the emergence of dance teachers, who teached to the farmers in villages. Shows were organized at the local funfair between the rival teachers. The solo irish dance with tap-dancing came into being only at the end of the 19th century !! 1893 = gaelic ligue created

TYPES

Ceílí or Set dancing = folk dances in groups or couples, with partner exchange

Social dance

Individual dance, with a lot of improvisation. The upper body is relaxed and supple, this dance is less formal and more organised.

Sean-Nós

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This is the most famous irish dance, thanks to the riverdance show..it's the only dance in competition, an dit's very strict: the upper body must be straight, same for the arms. It's danced with tap shoes and in groups. Competition = Fèis

Step dancing

CLOTHING

Constant action

Often has a moral

In the past, the dancers were their most beautiful clothes but now, there is a specific outfit, and each school dance has their own costume.

Written in prose

A main character

Usually short

Girls wear usually a colorful short dress speckled with sequins or with embroidery and celtic patterns. The dress has always long sleeves

Boys wear trousers with a shirt and a colorful waistcoat

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