Of all the forms of dance that exist, Irish dancing is one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing.
This combination of Celtic and Gaelic dance forms originated in Ireland, and can be performed solo or in groups of up to 20.
Even if you’re not an Irish dancing expert, you will have definitely seen it before.
Most of us are familiar with the famous “Riverdance” – you only have to hear the opening notes of the tune to picture the dance that accompanies it.
But the beauty of Irish dancing is that it’s versatile enough to modernize, leaving performers open to pairing Irish dance routines with pretty much any pop song of their choice.
In one viral YouTube video, a team of talented dancers performed a spectacular routine to “Footloose”.
“Footloose” is a song that everyone knows well. It was written and produced by singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, for the 1984 movie of the same name.
Many people have attempted to copy the “Footloose” routine, which is an amalgamism of several different dance forms.
Although the dance is fun to watch, it’s refreshing to see an Irish take on the dance.
The only real comparison between the original “Footloose” dance and the Irish dancers’ performance is their fast-moving feet.
Irish dance is incredibly disciplined, and the easier a performer can make it look, the harder they’ve trained.
It’s clear that the girls in this video performance have been practicing Irish dancing for years.
They move with grace and poise, their shoes click-clacking on the floor as they spin, hop and high-kick, never a second off-beat.
The choreography combines group routines with individual performances, and it’s a treat to watch.
The girls’ outfits are understated, and they let their big smiles and impressive dance moves do all the talking.
It’s unclear whether the girls danced to the tune when their performances were recorded, or whether some clever editing brought the whole thing together. Either way, their talent is unmistakable.
In several of the clips, the girls are performing in public places. We bet a few strangers stopped to stare – it’s the sort of show you’d pay to see!
While every part of the video is impressive, the best bits are when the girls are dancing together.
There’s something incredibly satisfying about seeing them hop, jump and twirl in synchronization, and hearing the soles of their shoes hit the ground with perfect timing.
The group choreography is really clever, too – sometimes the girls split up to perform separate moves at separate times, which is incredibly mesmerizing to watch.
The video has been watched more than 100,000 times so far, and many people praised the dancers in the comments.
One person wrote:
“This is what the internet should be for!! Thank you for sharing your special talent!”
Someone else agreed, adding:
“On the rare occasion you accidentally come across a video that is just so wonderfully [sic] you thank the stars. Very nice job, girls.”
If this video has left you wanting to take on Irish dancing yourself, go for it!
It’s never too late to take up a new hobby. Yes, it takes years of practice to reach the level of these performers, but dancing is more about the way you feel than the way you look.
You can watch the full video of this inspiring performance below!
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