Irish step dancing is a unique cultural art form that may have begun as early as the 1600s!
Celtic Connections
Irish step dancing is a unique cultural art form that may have begun as early as the 1600s!
BY PAMELA PALONGUE
Though the earliest forms of the dance might be unrecognizable today, almost everyone is familiar with the internationally famous Lord of the Dance show featuring routines built upon classic Irish step dancing. It capitalizes on the showier jumps, and performs the steps at lightning speed to dramatic effect. But the basic steps and jumps are the same as what is taught at the Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance.
Peter and Celia Shovlin originally came from County Donegal on the Emerald Isle. They left their homes in Ireland and migrated separately to London. Peter was an accomplished fiddler, and Celia loved to dance. She was not a step dancer but enjoyed participating in the regular Irish social dances
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