Irish dance

[Angelina Moiseenko]

Dear members! I am Angelina, I study. Now I am doing the scientific work about Irish dance. I live in Belarus and in our country not developed this type of dance .I want to know more about one. Please, everyone, answer to these questions:
1) How old are you doing dancing?
2) Why do you dance Irish dance?
3) Is it work or hobby for you?
4) What have you chosen this type of dance? What attracts you in it?
5) What is your goal in dancing? What do you want to achieve?
6) Is it good for health? Why?
7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance?
Thank you a lot!

[katiexoxo]

1) How old are you doing dancing?
im 19 years old and ive been irish dancing for 14 years

2) Why do you dance Irish dance?
i think its mainly because when i was 5 i was put in it and ive just been doing it ever since and i never thought of quitting

3) Is it work or hobby for you?
its both, sometimes i rather be doing something else than practicing or going to class but it is also a hobby because its something i enjoy doing

4) What have you chosen this type of dance? What attracts you in it?
again, i didnt really choose it in the beginning. but i just love the atmosphere of the competitions and the friends and everything i just stuck with it. i just feel its more personal than any other dance because its my culture.

5) What is your goal in dancing? What do you want to achieve?
well i pretty much achieved all i wanted to in irish dance. my only goal now is to open my own dance school.

6) Is it good for health? Why?
yes. dancing is actually good for your heart. dance is something that gets you up off your feet so you can get more fit and feel more active.

7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance?
it takes alot. alot of practice. i practice everyday. you have to go to class and it takes alot of dedication to learn it. its not easy.

[Percy_Jackson_lover]

1) How old are you doing dancing? I’m twelve years old and I have been dancing for three years!
2) Why do you dance Irish dance? Because it’s just so much fun!
3) Is it work or hobby for you? Both!
4) What have you chosen this type of dance? What attracts you in it? Well, I don’t know I just love dancing and it’s a unique sport!
5) What is your goal in dancing? What do you want to achieve? I want to go as far as I can go I want to be the best dancer I can be!
6) Is it good for health? Why? Yes! Irish dancing is great for your health because you get more fit and you find that you have more energy.
7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance? It takes Practice, dedication, passion and wanting to reach your goals.
~Percy_Jackson_lover~

[sam298]

1) How old are you doing dancing?
well i'm 14 and i started dancing when i was 8

2) Why do you dance Irish dance?
because i really love it and its lots of fun and i wanted to do it ever since i was 3. plus my dance school are my best friends and it would be very very sad to have to say goodbye.

3) Is it work or hobby for you?
Not sure.

4) Why have you chosen this type of dance? What attracts you in it?
I don't know i guess i just really like it and wanted to do it ever since i was little. I like it because its challenging and i like getting all dressed up to compete and i love all my friends from dancing.

5) What is your goal in dancing? What do you want to achieve?
i think i would just like to be the best dancer i can and placing at state and nationals. i don't think i ever want to stop dancing. once i get too old too compete any more i will help my teacher tech the younger girls and help her organise things and run the dance school.

6) Is it good for health? Why?
yes i think its very good for your health because it is just like any other sport. it is exercise and it takes a lot of effort which is good for you because you are being active. plus you get lots of muscles. the only time it would be bad for your health is when you injure yourself.

7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance?
i takes me a long time and a lot of practice to learn my dances and i'm always the last one in my group to remember new steps. it also takes lots of practice to learn new moves like bicyle jumps and double clicks etc.

[dancingal]

1) How old are you doing dancing?

i am 15 years old and have been dancing for 8 years

2) Why do you dance Irish dance?

i dance because i love it, its a sport and an art form and i love it because of that

3) Is it work or hobby for you?

hobby

4) What have you chosen this type of dance? What attracts you in it?

i think its amazing to watch. i love the competitive aspect of it and the performing part too

5) What is your goal in dancing? What do you want to achieve?

i would like to win a world championship and go on tour. i might start a school. i want to go as far as i can and become great.

6) Is it good for health? Why?

it is great for health. its a great cardio workout and it is great for your legs. not so great for your arms though

7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance?

i practice everyday for at least an hour. i put a lot into learning dance. it costs a lot and you definitly need to be willing to work.

[irishdanceerx]

1) How old are you doing dancing? I'm 14 and I have been doing Irish Dancing since I was 5.
2) Why do you dance Irish dance? I love it, its my favourite hobby, its so much fun and you get to dance in performances and competitions and make lots of new friends.
3) Is it work or hobby for you? Its both. I do it as a hobby, but it takes a lot of work to do well.
4) What have you chosen this type of dance? What attracts you in it? It is the traditional dance of my country and I want to keep that tradition alive.
5) What is your goal in dancing? What do you want to achieve? I would love to win the Irish Opens or my regionals.
6) Is it good for health? Why? Yes, definitely, its great excercise and it keep you fit and healthy.
7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance? It take a lot of work, dedication and skill to learn it, but it is the best thing ever

irishdanceerx ♥

[spirit of the gael]

1) How old are you doing dancing?15
2) Why do you dance Irish dance?Because I love dance,and it is the best type of dance
3) Is it work or hobby for you?I guess its my hobby,but I'd rather say work
4) What have you chosen this type of dance? What attracts you in it?I've always liked competing.Plus my dance teacher first attracted me,and it is the only really legitimate dance school in my town
5) What is your goal in dancing? What do you want to achieve?My big dream is to place at worlds.That's pretty far away though
6) Is it good for health? Why?It definitely helps my cardiovascular health.It helps strengthen all my bones and ligaments.
7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance?I don't find it extremely hard.It does take a lot of dedication,but I learned my first dances very fast.

[Tinker Bell]

1) How old are you doing dancing? I am 14 and I've been dancing since I was 9...I think.
2) Why do you dance Irish dance?Because of the fun and freinds!
3) Is it work or hobby for you?Its a Hobby!
4) What have you chosen this type of dance?My mother did a litte ceili dancing when she was younger. What attracts you in it?She says it looks really cool when your watching!
5) What is your goal in dancing?To have lots of fun! What do you want to achieve?I would like to get to Open,and I think I will!
6) Is it good for health? I think it.Why?Its a great work out and I hear its better for your heart.
7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance?As much as you want to put in it. If you want to be great put in everything! If you don't care you don't need to put in anything(I wouldn't suggest that though!)

[Naomi_Dancer]

1) How old are you doing dancing? I am 12 and have been dancing since I was 4
2) Why do you dance Irish dance? Because it is fun, challenging and you meet some fantastic people at feis!
3) Is it work or hobby for you? Both I guess.
4) What have you chosen this type of dance?Because, in a way, irish dancing is a unique type of dance. What attracts you in it? I love the jump-overs that champions do.
5) What is your goal in dancing?At the moment it would be to qualify for the Worlds at the NSW State Championships next year. And to get a recall at the Nationals next year! What do you want to achieve? I want to achieve my goals at the moment.
6) Is it good for health? Why? It is because it keeps you fit and healthy.
7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance? Well, the steps that I am learning now they are pretty easy to learn. I guess that if you want to be a great dancer the answer is to put in a great effort towards your steps!

[LauraTheAussieDancer]

1) How old are you doing dancing?
I am 15, I started when I was 9 or 10
2) Why do you dance Irish dance?
Why did I start? My sister's friend did Irish dancing and I wanted to try.
3) Is it work or hobby for you?
Not work, but much more than simply a hobby. You could call it an obsession!
4) What have you chosen this type of dance? What attracts you in it?
It's active and lively and looks fantastic. It turns heads and looks really impressive. Irish dancing is for everybody and it is great fun. I love the music and the rhythm and the friends and fun you get from it.
5) What is your goal in dancing? What do you want to achieve?
I want to recall at Nationals in 2011, and I'd love to one day qualify for Worlds and do some championships overseas.
6) Is it good for health? Why?
It keeps you insanely fit, flexible and strong but there is a bit of a risk with injuries from overwork.
7) How much does it take you to learn Irish dance?
To learn and get started it's pretty easy to pick up but you have to work really hard once you get to championships!
Thank you a lot!
No worries! LOL