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Learn how to Irish step dance, including tips on steps, moves and footwork for the intermediate level, in this free video series of intermediate dance lessons.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn the treble shuffle move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the treble hop back move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the cut move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the kick move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the treble leap move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the leap, brush, heel, step move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the treble hop toe, heel move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the front click move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the back click move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the double click move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the stamp hop move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the stamp combination move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the butterfly combination move in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn the toe stand in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Learn about syncopation in Irish step dancing in this free intermediate dance lesson on video.
Irish step dance is a type of performance dance that originated in Ireland and has become popular world-wide thanks to exposure granted by Michael Flatley's Riverdance. Characterized by stiffly maintained erect upper body postures and nimble, quick-moving feet, Irish step dance is often performed in group form, displaying a unique form of rhythm, syncopation and talent amongst its dancers. Irish music and its history have inspired many kinds of native dance traditions, but step dancing is one form of expression that has made its way through the years to gain popularity. The two types of Irish step dance (hard shoe and soft shoe) contain a variety of moves ranging in difficulty to very simple to extremely difficult, and they all have traditional Irish names, as well. A step dance performance may contain steps with such names as the “jig”, the “reel”, the “slip jig”, the “corkscrew” and the “hornpipe”.
In this free instructional video dance lesson, our expert will demonstrate intermediate-level Irish step dances, including treble shuffles, cuts, kicks, and hop moves, as well as combination clicks and stamps. Additionally, you will learn how to do the butterfly combo, complete with tips and suggestions for your own practice routines.
Niall O'Leary Niall O'Leary, TCRG & ADCRG, is from Dublin Ireland. A former All-Ireland and World Champion, he founded the Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance in Dublin in 1995 and in New York in 1996. The School is currently the largest in New York City.dkdk
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