258226 1064 Performing Arts Dance General Dance true Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:38:06 -0700 party,fun,dance,irish,jig,ballroom,performing,dancing,learning,routine,technique,class,practicing How To Dance an Irish Jig http://www.howcast.com/videos/258226-How-To-Dance-an-Irish-Jig http://www.howcast.com/videos/258226-How-To-Dance-an-Irish-Jig/edit approved 0 Catherine_Holm http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 65 97050 1 0 Warning Always stretch and warm up before you begin dancing to prevent injury.

]]> 97051 2 0 Step Stand in ballet fifth position 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.

]]> 97052 3 0 Step Assume the posture Hold your chin parallel to the floor, pull your shoulders back and down, hold your arms straight at your sides, and point your toes.

]]> 97053 4 0 Step Begin jig step 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.

]]> 97054 5 0 Step Repeat twice Repeat the pattern twice, for a total of three renditions.

]]> 97055 6 0 Step Dance second part of jig step 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.

]]> 97056 7 0 Step Repeat in reverse Repeat the entire jig pattern, reversing your feet.

]]> 97057 8 0 Tip Turn your feet outward while dancing, and when your legs cross, parallel your knees so that your front knee is completely in front of your back knee.

]]> 97058 9 0 Step Study further 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!

]]> 97059 10 0 Fact Did you know? In the 18th and 19th centuries, dance masters competed for the right to teach dance in Irish villages.

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