How To Dance an Irish Jig

Stand in ballet fifth position. Turn your left foot out at 10 o’clock and put your right foot at two o’clock; place your right foot forward so the toes of your left foot touch the heels of your right.

Hold your chin parallel to the floor, pull your shoulders back and down, hold your arms straight at your sides, and point your toes.

Point your right foot in front of your left, lift the right foot to your left knee, step back with your right foot, step once with left in place, and lift your right leg once again in place.

Repeat the pattern twice, for a total of three renditions.

Now learn the second part. Raise your right foot to your left knee and step back with your right foot. Then step back with your left foot, stepping in place successively with your right, left, and right again.

Repeat the entire jig pattern, reversing your feet.

If you liked the jig step, there are many other types of Irish dance steps and styles. Find a teacher or a class where you can explore them fully!