Irish step dancing costumes on display at the “Evolution of Irish Dance Costumes” exhibit in the Irish American Heritage Museum on July 31 in Albany. Irish step dancing costumes on display at the ...

It wasn’t the costumes that first captivated Joe Harrison. It was the rhythm: the sharp click of heels, the rapid trebles, the high jumps and powerful kicks, every dancer moving perfectly in sync.

As Ava Burroughs took her new dress for a spin around the studio floor at Millennium Academy of Irish Dance & Music, she couldn’t help holding her chin a bit higher and kicking her legs out a bit ...

I wasn’t sure what to expect from “What We Hold," but, as I told my friend in the lobby of the Irish Arts Center on Wednesday night, when I saw 'Jean Butler' and 'Irish dance,' I knew I needed tickets ...

A look at the evolution of Irish dance, from its origins to its mix with other cultures. Featuring performances by some of the greatest dancers of our age, this program charts the evolution of Irish ...

Fontaines D.C.'s new music video for their single "Here's The Thing" - which premiered on August 6 - perhaps unexpectedly opens with scenes of an Irish dance competition. At the competition, the Irish ...

Joe Harrison has toured 36 countries as a professional Irish dancer with Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and now, Cherish the Ladies. — Courtesy of Joe Harrison It wasn’t the costumes that first ...

The Irish take their dancing seriously, with dance schools training members for regional, national and world competitions. Irish dance naturally has a heavy emphasis on competition, since it was in ...