Who can learn Irish dance?
Anyone who has an interest in Irish dancing can learn. And contrary to what some believe, you dont have to be Irish! You can be any size or shape, and any age. Most schools enroll children as young as four or five years and many teach adult classes. How to find a school If you want to learn Irish dancing, the first thing you need to do is find a school. There are hundreds of schools all over the world. A simple search online will easily find one. Sometimes dance schools will list in local phone books. If none of these methods work, feel free to hop on over to the Irish section and ask the dancers there if they know of a school close to you! If you want to be able to compete in competitions, your dance teacher must be certified under one of the many Irish dancing organizations. To do this, they have to pass a rigorous exam that includes dancing, teaching, and writing. There are many teachers who are not certified, so make sure you ask your teacher if he/she is before joining the school.
