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	What is Irish Dance?
		The "rince fada" [long dance] is actually a family of dances, one of which was described in the end of the 17th century as performed by "three persons moving abreast, each of which held the end of a white handkerchief, followed by the rest of the dancers in pairs".
		In fact, dancing in a limited space was viewed as such an important aspect of the style that one of the greatest tributes to be paid to a dancer was to note that they could "dance on the top of a plate".
		Set dances are danced flat on the feet, and generally avoid the leaps and traveling movements of the ceili dances, although the feet of some of the dancers from Cork and Kerry are only occasionally found near the floor.
	www.albee.org /celticdance/irishdance.htm (1435 words)

	Step dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Step dance is the generic term for dance styles where the footwork is the most important part of the dance.
		Step dances are usually solo or group dances.
		Step dance is one end of a spectrum of dance styles.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Step_dancing (384 words)

	WELCOME TO THE E-Z THIRTY MINUTE DANCE COURSE
		First, practice the steps alone, and when you are comfortable with the step, dance it with a partner.
		Keep in mind that EVERY dance studio and teacher has a different method of teaching, and a great many variations of the dance steps are extant.
		The Dance Steps shown here were culled from a large number of sources and chosen both because of their ease of use and simplicity in learning.
	nfo.net /dance (1115 words)

	Step One Dance Shoes - Featured Dance: Ballroom Dance History Waltz Dancing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		It is the dance of fairy tales; swirling turns, flying gowns, and elegant movement are prevalent, and it is frequently the dance of choice for couples at their wedding.
		Before it was introduced to society as a ballroom dance, it was a country folk dance, which was danced during the seventeenth century in the suburbs of Austria and Bavaria.
		Backward steps are the same, but reversed; the toe or ball of the foot touches the floor first, then releases from the floor as the body moves backwards and weight moves onto the heel.
	www.steponedanceshoes.com /featured_dance1 (611 words)

	StreetSwing's Dance History Archives - One Step Dance Page - Main1
		Many of the dances of the day (1910s) such as the Turkey Trot and Grizzly Bear steps were modified to fit the one step, sometimes called the Walking Step and the Collegiate Foxtrot was basically a One Step as well.
		The One Step has been stated and written many times as been introduced by Vernon and Irene Castle around 1912, they state it was better known as the Castle Walk and as a Fox-trot variation.
		Dance as a rule exactly opposite your partner; dancing at the side is out-of-date (Peabody), except for certain variety movements which should be only occasionally performed and for short periods.
	www.streetswing.com /histmain/z3onestp.htm (656 words)

	A little History of Irish Step Dance
		Forerunners of today's Irish dancing teachers, they typically traveled within a county, teaching their repertoire of dance steps and participating in competitions with other Dance Masters.
		Each step is eight measures or bars of music, hence the term step dancing.
		In the tradition of the dancing masters, each Irish dancing school develops its own steps to be used in each of the dance types.
	www.shamrockdancestudio.com /feis.html (322 words)

	Cajun Dance Videos and Zydeco Dancing DVDs
		Dance instructors Ben Pagac and Debbie Shaw regularly explore the southwest Louisiana Zydeco dance halls and bring to the viewer not only the authentic steps, but also the joy and sprit of the dance.
		Jig Instruction: Includes basic step, dance position with partner, and the structuring of a type jig for a dance of about three minutes There is no prescribed sequence for the jig dance.
		These featured dances are: a fast paced single couple Jig, a four-some (two couple) dance, an eight-some (four couple) dance, a five couple type of Cajun folk dance, and a combination of a five couple train and Mardi Gras umbrella dance.
	www.iefit.com /Dance/cajun-zydeco.htm (585 words)

	Next Step Dance Studio
		You should have been dancing for 1 year using a 6 and 8-count triple-step footwork.
		In this introductory level ballroom dance class you'll learn the fundamentals of three frequently danced rhythms; foxtrot, waltz, and swing.
		The Dance at Your Wedding Workshop covers the crucial aspects of how to connect with your partner by learning how to lead and how to follow.
	www.havetodance.com /nextstep/syllabus.html (325 words)

	step definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
		dance dance move: a movement of the feet and body that forms part of a dance
		intransitive verb dance move in regular rhythm: to move at a measured pace, e.g.
		Step relates to a short movement of the foot, either as a noun or a verb (took her first steps at nine months, Don't trip over the step, stepped inside).
	encarta.msn.com /dictionary_/step.html (478 words)

	All About Tap Dance \| TheatreDance.com
		Merriam-Webster defines it two ways, first: A step dance tapped out audibly by means of shoes with hard soles or soles and heels to which taps have been added.
		Tap dancing started with the Africans in early America who would beat out rhythms in their dances with brushing and shuffling movements of the feet.
		The Irish clog dance all but disappeared by the end of the 19th century because of the mixing of the Clog and the African-American tap dances.
	www.theatredance.com /tap (1503 words)

	Irish step dancing and boys' costumes
		Their dances had a profound influence on traditional American folk dances like square dancing and their music was a powerful ingredient in country music.
		Irish step dances are relatively modern, creations of the dancing masters prevalent in Ireland in the 18th and 19th centuries.
		Irish dance has been significantly influence by ballet and in turn was one of the major influences in the development of American dance forms, especially tap dancing and Western square dancing.
	histclo.com /act/dance/danceir.html (2751 words)

	Rec.Arts.Dance FAQ: Two-Step
		a glissade is a STEP composed of one gliding step
		Many "two step dances" exist, all having this "two STEP" pattern as a major component, and to different rhythms; in more recent times, some have altered the chasse to be a passing step (e.g.
		The late 19th/early 20th-century two-step is step forward on the first foot, close the other foot up to it in third position behind, then step forward on the first foot again.
	www.eijkhout.net /rad/dance_specific/twostep.html (2407 words)

	Cape Breton Step Dance in Portland, OR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		dancing it in their kitchens and at ceilis (kay-lees: Gaelic "party") but it was nearly forgotten that the dance was Scottish.
		Dixie is the director of Dance of the Gael, a group that does traditional folk dance from Scotland, Ireland and Cape Breton, She also teaches beginning and intermediate Cape Breton classes.
		It is a solo dance style that provides the percussion for music and is done with the arms relaxed and the steps close to the floor.
	www.angelfire.com /or2/capebreton/index.html (439 words)

	IN STEP
		Middle Eastern Belly Dancing I-II Students will be taught techniques for learning and improving the quality of movements, body awareness, stretching, and strengthening, expression of the music through the body, rhythms typically found in Middle Eastern music, folkloric and cabaret style dance steps, combinations and transitions.
		Dances in the Tang dynasty inherited techniques that were developed in the past dynasties such as Zhou, Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, and Nanbei.
		In-Step Dance honors classes goal is to enrich student’s lives through dance, enhance self-awareness and self-discipline and introduce them to other art forms.
	www.instepdancecenter.com /classes.html (1555 words)

	The Nightclub Two Step Dance History
		The "Ballroom Two Step" is very gliding, continuous, strong and powerful with a big sweeping feeling.
		The "Two Step" is a dance you can do in night clubs as well as ballrooms, weddings, cruises, etc. It's an alternative to the "Slow" dance.
		That's the dance where you stand, put your hands on your partner's waist and your partner puts her arms around your neck and you sway back and forth, back-and-forth etc., etc.
	www.dancelovers.com /nightclub_two_step_history.html (468 words)

	DJ's Dance Studio
		DJ's Dance Studio is based upon the philosophy that dance is simply a lot of fun for people of all ages and abilities.
		The dancer is exposed to the various techniques specific to the dance genre, musicality and structure as well as a sense of teamwork and individual achievement.
		This style of dance stems from early urban influences of rap and the inner city streets where many different ethnic cultures and dance disciplines fused together to form the exciting form of dance known as hip-hop.
	www.djsdancestudio.com /index.html (820 words)

	N-Step Dance - Our Staff - Manchester, New Hampshire (NH)
		Her dance career also includes past performances and studies with small independent dance companies, demonstration techniques for national dance conventions, and choreography for New Hampton School, Plymouth State College, University of South Florida, Collier County School district and other local and regional dance teams.
		Emma believes in passing on her love of dance by not only educating her students in the technique of their choosing but also in the rich history of the art in a nurturing yet disciplined environment.
		Jen's love for children and dance is recognizable by the smile on each of her student's faces.
	www.nstepdance.com /staff.html (759 words)

	Dec Dance
		Dance went underground and was surreptitiously taught in kitchens, farms and country roads.
		Prior to that, step dancing was a solo performance, or at most, very small groups of dancers might perform a routine at an Irish Ceili (dance festival.) I concur, since “chorus line” precision dancing has always brought audiences to their feet.
		She and her sister played step dancing challenge games - each trying to devise better routines than the other – when they were kids.
	www.arttimesjournal.com /dance/dec04dance.htm (1426 words)

	Step Dance Center
		Feedback and comments from parents and dancers is that one of the distinguishing characteristics of STEPS Dance Center is the "atmosphere".
		The owners feel that the combination of this atmosphere and excellent dance training is what has made STEPS the "premiere dance studio" in the Greater Kalamazoo area.
		Steps Dance and Apparel is owned by Ellen Vollmar.
	www.stepsdancecenter.com (365 words)

	Step One Dance Shoes - Custom Ballroom Dance Shoes and Latin Dance Shoes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		A wide selection of Latin and ballroom dancing shoes, in exciting and unique customizable designs that ensure a comfortable fit.
		You can visit our dance shoes store to find more information on our wide variety of men's and women's ballroom and latin dance shoes, or simply select a category below to find the perfect pair of shoes for you.
		The first and most important step on your way to becoming a great ballroom dancer is stepping into a pair of quality dance shoes.
	www.steponedanceshoes.com (634 words)

	IN STEP
		emand of each student whether or not a dance career is planned, the very best effort of which he or she is capable, and to give in return the care and attention the student deserves.
		All can experience the joy of dance and the benefits of disciplining the mind and body that this art form requires.
		Our primary goal is for the development of our students, their dance education, and the enrichment that comes from studying dance.
	www.instepdancecenter.com (182 words)

	Listen To Me - How to Break Dance: Six Step (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		This move you are going to learn is called the six step.
		Step five is where people seem to have trouble.
		All you do is put your other hand down while you step back with your left leg.
	www.listentome.net /stuff86.php (502 words)

	TABASCO® Music Stage- zydeco and cajun dance lessons online
		The two-step is a traditional partner dance performed to fast, spirited music with a 4/4 beat.
		Each `step', `together' and `touch' move is one count.
		In addition to the foot movement, there is a slight up motion on the first and third beats and a slight down motion on the even beats.
	www.tabasco.com /music_stage/dance_lessons/index.cfm (343 words)

	Dancetime Publications - History of dance - dance videos & dance dvds featuring 500 years of social dance
		Dancetime Publications’ collections are produced with meticulous research and a passion for accurate execution in recreating the authentic dance steps, dance costumes and dance music of our cultural heritage.
		Dancetime Publications’ videos trace the evolution of historical theatrical dance traditions, as well as the historical roots of social dance traditions that influence today’s dance styles – from couple dancing and line dancing to square dancing.
		Enjoy historical original clips of dance in film that have been lost to the public for years.
	www.dancetimepublications.com (483 words)

	Las Vegas Ballroom Dance Sudio - Step By Step Ballroom Dance Lessons
		Come join the millions of dancers who are bringing the art of ballroom dance back to the main stream.
		Step By Step ballroom dance studio offers dance lessons in Las Vegas at affordable prices.
		When you take ballroom dance lessons from Step By Step, we want you to know that we are grateful for all the wonderful students we have helped, and look forward to helping you discover the world of ballroom dance, too.
	www.dance-lessons.com (199 words)

	In Step Dance Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Cindy Lopresti, one of In Step's Artistic Directors, advises parents to look beyond the surface to what really happens in the dance class they are considering.
		Lopresti has danced professionally and holds a degree from The Ohio State University in Elementary Education in the Unified Arts.
		Artistic Director Heidi Beerman graduated magna cum laude from OSU's prestigious Department of Dance and both women are in-demand as choreographers and talent judges.
	www.isdcdance.com (269 words)

	Two Step Dance - Streetswings Dance History archives - Main Page
		The old quadrilles, glides and reels were cast aside in favor of dances such as the Two-Step.
		The dance consisted of a series of chasse's, forward or sideways with a skip in each step and was done to 2/4 or 4/4 time (basically a triple step or Quick-Quick-Slow).
		As these Kids got older it became a stable dance for all to do in the Square dance community, which later became the Country Western dance comunnity as well.
	www.streetswing.com /histmain/z3tworg.htm (269 words)

	Tap Reference Page
		The other phrase "stealing steps" refers to dancers trying to figure out what another dancer is doing, how he or she is getting that sound.
		This didn't keep Lane from declaring himself "King." He also is known to have toured with white dancers dancing as a solo act (something that wasn't easily accomplished by fl dancers in the early years of tap's explosive growth in the 1920s.) "Juba" Lane died in 1852 at the age of 27.
		It was a flat footed step dance where the foot of the free leg would rise and arc to the side while the elbows moved outward in "wing" pattern.
	www.tapdance.org /tap/referenc.htm (1377 words)

	Mulligan School of Irish Step Dance - Classes
		This is a competitive level of dance and the students at this level will be required to attend all workshops.
		This is a competitive level of dance and the dancers are required to attend All workshops.
		The dancers will be prepared to dance four hands and eight hands at local feisanna and at the Oireachtas and Nationals.
	www.mulliganschool.com /html/classes.html (661 words)

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