I Am An Irish Dancer

Irish step dance and traditional Irish music go hand in hand. Both require much practice, focus and coordination. Solo dancing or step dancing first appeared at the end of the 18th Century. Dance masters would travel from village to village. A door might be taken down from its hinges for dancers to practice their steps or patterns. There are now many schools for children and adults who want to learn Irish step dance. This is a story about a curious girl who works very hard to learn traditional steps and then competes at feis, a traditional Gaelic festival.