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Customs - Irish Dancing

There are many customs related to St. Patrick's Day.  A custom is an old or usual way of doing things.
 
One custom that the Irish have are special dances that you will see a lot of during St. Patrick's Day celebrations and parades.  They dance very fast and have beautiful costumes. Watch the video by clicking below to see Irish dancers.  After you click on the site your teacher will tell you which media player to click on.
 
 
Did you like the dancing video?
 
Do you like to dance?
 
Have you ever learned a special dance?
 
 
 
 

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Now follow along while your teacher reads the History of Irish Dance.
 

Click For Irish Dance History

Another famous Irish dance is called a "jig".  A jig is a lively dance performed in triple time.

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ACTIVITY :  Your teacher will teach you the steps to an Irish Jig.  You will perform your jig for the class in a group of 3 or 4.

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