Irish Dance Showcase
The rich cultural heritage of Irish Dance
For many centuries, Irish culture was systematically suppressed and outlawed. During that time much was lost and, for those of us scattered in lands distant from Ireland, our music, songs and dance are the portals we use to return and embrace our heritage. Irish Dance is a rich weave of solo and social dance forms which reflect that heritage. Irish Dance keeps traditions alive, bonds a community in strange lands and celebrates Irish culture. I love to see the children dancing, just as I d...

Irish Dance Dresses
The Irish Dance Dress
In the world of Irish Dancing there are many, many different types of dresses! Although you might not believe it, nearly all are based upon the original simple type of dress worn by peasant girls when dancing at the crossroads in Ireland, centuries ago. Modern-day dancers have taken dresses to incredible new levels... and some would say have gone too far. In fact, with the recent influx of crystals and animal prints in Irish solo dresses at competitions, some of the big Irish dance organizat...

Irish Set Dancing
Traditional Dance is a Family Affair
Traditional Irish music and dance is pre-Christian, and it's still with us today For most people, the image of Irish Dance is Step Dance, the performance dance made popular by Riverdance, but Set Dance is the style I grew up with, joining my parents and neighbours in the old church hall on Friday nights. At one such a dance, when I was fifteen, I met my future husband,

All About Irish Dance
Irish Dance: A living tradition
Almost everyone is familiar with Riverdance, that great Irish dance company that has glamorized Irish dance worldwide. Solo Irish dance competitions are held world wide for athletic, energetic dancers. But that's not all there is to Irish dance. Ther...

Rince Ghaelaigh: The Irish Dance Gift Store on Zazzle
Fine Things for Lovers of Irish Dance
I'm an Irish dance mom, whose daughter is in her seventh year of Irish dancing. I enjoy coming up with cute designs to share with fans of traditional Irish dance. Check out my designs on on all kinds of different items... everything from tote bags to stickers to posters to iPhone cases! All images on this page are (c) copyright 2012 WhitePineLane

Irish Dance: How to Avoid and/or Treat Blisters
Irish dancing is hard on your feet!
Blisters can happen. And when they do, you will not feel like dancing! As an Irish dancer, you need to learn how to avoid blisters, and also what to do when you get a blister and still have to dance. We've had it happen. Big-time blisters were making my Irish dancer daughter miserable. Find out what we've tried, what worked, and what didn't work for us.