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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_stepdance From Wikipedia]
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Irish stepdance is a type of performance dance originating in Ireland from traditional Irish dance. Irish stepdancing has been recently popularized by the world-famous show "Riverdance" and its followers. Irish stepdance is performed in most places with large Irish populations, though not all stepdancers are of Irish ancestry. Aside from public dance performances, there are also stepdance competitions in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and North America. Most competitive stepdances are solo dances, though many stepdancers also perform and compete using traditional set and céilí dances. When performed as a solo dance, it is generally characterized by a stiff upper body and the quick and precise movements of the feet.
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*[http://www.geocities.com/aer_mcr/irdance/irhist.html Irish Step dancing history] by Don Haurin & Ann Richens
*[http://www.geocities.com/aer_mcr/irdance/irdance.html Brief history of Step dancing] by Ann E. Robinson

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	Riverdance was the most important event in the development of modern Irish Dance. In 1994, champion dancers Michael Flatley and Jean Butler led a troupe of dancers in a seven-minute interlude for the Eurovision Song Contest, which was taking place in Dublin, Ireland. The routine skyrocketed Riverdance to a level of fame that allowed them to create their own full-length stage show, which debuted in November 1994 and still runs adapted versions all over the world to this day. Music from the soundtrack has reached the Billboard music charts and gave its composer, Bill Whelan, a Grammy Award in 1997. Several cities in the United States have a Riverdance Day, including March 6th for San Francisco and March 15th for New York City. There are two Riverdance Academies in Boston, Massachusetts and Dublin, Ireland where rising dancers can take choreography courses from Riverdance alumni and learn how to audition for both Riverdance and the shows inspired by it, such as Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, Celtic Steps, Rhythm of the Dance, A Taste of Ireland, and more.		Riverdance was the most important event in the development of modern Irish Dance. In 1994, champion dancers Michael Flatley and Jean Butler led a troupe of dancers in a seven-minute interlude for the Eurovision Song Contest, which was taking place in Dublin, Ireland. The routine skyrocketed Riverdance to a level of fame that allowed them to create their own full-length stage show, which debuted in November 1994 and still runs adapted versions all over the world to this day. Music from the soundtrack has reached the Billboard music charts and gave its composer, Bill Whelan, a Grammy Award in 1997. Several cities in the United States have a Riverdance Day, including March 6th for San Francisco and March 15th for New York City. There are two Riverdance Academies in Boston, Massachusetts and Dublin, Ireland where rising dancers can take choreography courses from Riverdance alumni and learn how to audition for both Riverdance and the shows inspired by it, such as Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, Celtic Steps, Rhythm of the Dance, A Taste of Ireland, and more.
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		+	Today, tens of thousands of people can claim that they took Irish Dancing lessons growing up in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including those not of Irish descent. Media representation such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jig_(film) Jig], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj13b3kPUHE The Wiggles], and [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=771009098091721 Derry Girls] has also helped Irish Dance's introduction to new audiences in the modern era. Additionally, social media such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook have boosted several Irish Dancers to a viral status over the past ten years.

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+Irish Step Dance (or stepdance) is an umbrella term for Irish Dancing in the modern age. It refers to a globalized competitive and performance art form that stems from the immigration of Irish people to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and more.
-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_stepdance From Wikipedia]
+Riverdance was the most important event in the development of modern Irish Dance. In 1994, champion dancers Michael Flatley and Jean Butler led a troupe of dancers in a seven-minute interlude for the Eurovision Song Contest, which was taking place in Dublin, Ireland. The routine skyrocketed Riverdance to a level of fame that allowed them to create their own full-length stage show, which debuted in November 1994 and still runs adapted versions all over the world to this day. Music from the soundtrack has reached the Billboard music charts and gave its composer, Bill Whelan, a Grammy Award in 1997. Several cities in the United States have a Riverdance Day, including March 6th for San Francisco and March 15th for New York City. There are two Riverdance Academies in Boston, Massachusetts and Dublin, Ireland where rising dancers can take choreography courses from Riverdance alumni and learn how to audition for both Riverdance and the shows inspired by it, such as Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, Celtic Steps, Rhythm of the Dance, A Taste of Ireland, and more.
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-Irish stepdance is a type of performance dance originating in Ireland from traditional Irish dance. Irish stepdancing has been recently popularized by the world-famous show "Riverdance" and its followers. Irish stepdance is performed in most places with large Irish populations, though not all stepdancers are of Irish ancestry. Aside from public dance performances, there are also stepdance competitions in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and North America. Most competitive stepdances are solo dances, though many stepdancers also perform and compete using traditional set and céilí dances. When performed as a solo dance, it is generally characterized by a stiff upper body and the quick and precise movements of the feet.
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-*[http://www.irelandseye.com/dance.html History of Irish Dance]

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-*[http://www.geocities.com/aer_mcr/irdance/irhist.html Irish Step dancing history] by Don Haurin & Ann Richens
+*[http://www.irelandseye.com/dance.html History of Irish Dance]
-*[http://www.geocities.com/aer_mcr/irdance/irdance.html Brief history of Step dancing] by Ann E. Robinson

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