And about 15 years ago, Riverdance set Gilbertsville resident Madeleine Connolly on a path to the Irish step-dancing World Championships in Dublin this spring, known in Celtic as the “Cumann ...

PITTSTON, Pa. — Warming up the ankles is one of the most important things you can do before taking to the hardwood for the dancers at the Joyce School of Irish Dance on North Main Street in Pittston. ...

Siblings and fellow Tufts students Claire and Conor O'Brien each won this year's New England Oireachtas, a regional Irish step dancing competition, earning places to compete in the 2012 World Irish ...

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to celebrate Irish culture—and what better way to do so than through the lively and rhythmic art of Irish dance? At Bethlehem ...

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 ...

Irish step dancers know how to make an entrance with their swift footwork, glittery costumes and pounding, synchronized movements. Step dancing, an Irish folk dance with different styles, is a series ...

A great big high kick toward his face is Liam Fitzgerald’s favorite part of the night. And as one of the principal dancers in the traveling show “A Taste of Ireland,” he regularly gets to put his legs ...