Irish step dancers know how to make an entrance with their swift footwork, glittery costumes and pounding, synchronized movements. Step dancing, an Irish folk dance with different styles, is a series ...

Mitchell O'Hara was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, but he lived the first six years of his life in Ireland. So he picked up Irish dancing more or less from the ground up. O'Hara started dancing ...

The first time Mark Howard appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” was in 1989. Howard had been coaching teams to victory at the world championships for Irish step dancing — the first ...

Children participate in a variety of activities that develop motor skills, promote cohesive group dynamics and exercise growing bodies. Locally, they have hockey, orchestra and Irish step dancing, ...

Sadie Breault doesn't get stage fright anymore. After 12 years of step dancing in parades, ballparks and competitions, the 15-year-old says she no longer feels nervous performing in front of crowds.

From left, are daughter Emily Woss, teacher and dancer, and mother Jennifer Woss, Emerald Isle Step Dancers owner and instructor. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) From left, are Cierra Gaffney, Abby Gaffney, Emily ...

PITTSTON, Pa. — Warming up the ankles is one of the most important things you can do before taking to the hardwood for the dancers at the Joyce School of Irish Dance on North Main Street in Pittston. ...

WEYMOUTH – Caitlin Condon started Irish dance at just four years old after watching her older sister and cousins perform. Now Condon will take the world stage next month at the Irish Step Dancing ...

The world of Irish step dancing is suddenly in the spotlight, but not for the incredible skills of its dancers. According to The Daily Mail, nearly a dozen Irish dance teachers and judges have been ...

A look at the evolution of Irish dance, from its origins to its mix with other cultures. Featuring performances by some of the greatest dancers of our age, this program charts the evolution of Irish ...