Competitions that are separate from the usual dances and may vary from feis to feis. Often include a treble reel or a step of a typical dance down-the-line. They typically cost more and have larger competition sizes and more "special" awards
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In Ireland the word feis means festival
One place is feises (Irish dance competitions). If you don't do those go on the internet.
I think the main purpose of Irish dance is for fun, enjoyment, and entertainment, but people do it for many reasons. It was created in Ireland as a way to celebrate and party, and was carried on to America and other countries. Now people compete in Irish dance competitions and go to dance classes - it's tons of fun. There is no real reason though, because you don't have a reason to dance, you just dance.
Performances are Typically called recitals. One Competition is called Feis. Many Competitions are called Feisanna. A group Dance is called a Ceili.
You can see Irish dance at lots of places! At performances, talent shows, parties, St. Patrick's Day celebrations, parades, at dance classes and at... Irish dance feis! (pronounced FESH) These are competitions where dancers go to compete against other dancers that are the same age and levels. There are judges and trophies and medals are given out for the best dancers.
If what you are asking is What is the word for dance in Irish? It's damhsa [dhowsa] or rince [rink-ye].A dance as a function is damhsa, céilí [kaelee], or rince. For a short history on Irish dance see the link History of Irish Dance.The name for Irish dancing in Irish (Gaelic) is: rince Gaelach.
I have started to do independent competitions and so far have found that spotlight and i love dance will do independent entries.
Jig or Irish step dance
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