Using fast footwork, stiff arms and strict technique, the centuries-old tradition of Irish dance can be physically demanding and highly competitive. However, during meetings for the Irish Dance ...

The Kavanagh Porter Academy gets us into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with an Irish dance performance.

The first time Mark Howard appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” was in 1989. Howard had been coaching teams to victory at the world championships for Irish step dancing — the first ...

A look at the evolution of Irish dance, from its origins to its mix with other cultures. Featuring performances by some of the greatest dancers of our age, this program charts the evolution of Irish ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ATLANTA — In kindergarten, Imani Johnson’s friends would show off their dance moves on the playground: nimble steps and taps that ...

Irish dance superstar Michael Flatley discussed how he helped redefine the traditional style of Irish dance in a new episode of the podcast Nicky Byrne HQ. Flatley, who was born and raised in Chicago ...

In “What We Hold” at the Irish Arts Center, the “Riverdance” star turned contemporary choreographer returns to Irish dance with an inquiring lens. By Marina Harss Halfway through Jean Butler’s “What ...

Tomi Elemide was the only boy to achieve a perfect score at the world championships last month.

The high school years are when many discover talents and ambitions they will pursue in life. One girl’s talents, however, ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Gayli, a dance night at a Brooklyn bar, provides a welcoming atmosphere for Irish dancing. By Siobhan Burke Photographs and Video by Yael Malka For ...