15-year-old Irish dancer & designer inspiring the world

The high school years are when many discover talents and ambitions they will pursue in life. One girl’s talents, however, ...

I'm a four-time Irish dance world champion and I'm just 13 years old

What does it take to be a world champion at the age of 10, then stay at the top for four years? Irish dancer Tomi Elemide may ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Irish dance and music traditions thrive across generations in New England

TODAY, MANY STILL WORK TO HONOR THOSE TRADITIONS. IT’S FAST, IT’S ELECTRIC, AND IT’S FILLED WITH HISTORY AND HEART. I’VE TAUGHT DANCING NONSTOP FOR 70 YEARS, BOTH HERE IN IRELAND. THE SHARP RHYTHM OF ...
Chicago Tribune

After 35 years, Trinity Irish Dance Company is still trying to be not what you expect

The first time Mark Howard appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” was in 1989. Howard had been coaching teams to victory at the world championships for Irish step dancing — the first ...
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Has Irish dancing's global success really helped the scene back at home?

AN INCREASED PRESENCE of Irish dancing in the fashion world and pop culture has not translated into an elevated interest among young Irish people, a professional dancer has said. As world tours ...