Kelly School Of Irish Dance

 A feis (pronounced "fesh") is basically a dance cometition for all dancers. Feises are held all over the world, in Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, all over Europe, the USA and Canada.In Irish dance there are different levels of competition: beginner, advanced beginner, novice, prizewinner, preliminary championship, and  Open championship. The names of categories vary by region. There are also special categories for adults.Dancers advance levels by gaining medals in different dances. The dances include jig, Hop jig (single jig), treble jig (hard jig), slip jig, hornpipe, traditional set, reel, nontraditional set and treble reel (tipping reel).In a feis a variety of soft and hard shoe dances are performed and individually judged. The most important Feis in Irish Dance are the “Oireachtas”(pronounced oh-rok-tis) competitions. There are regional Oireachtas competitions in Eastern and Western Canada, Northeast, Midwest, Southern and Western US, plus locations in Europe (Especially GB and Ireland) and Australia. Regional Oireachtas are open only to dancers from their defined region, and serve as qualifying competitions for National and World Oireachtas. Important National Oireachtas include North American Nationals (NANs), All Irelands, and All Great Britons.The most prestigious competition for top dancers is the World Oireachtas.  The World Oireachtas (Oireachtas Rince Na Cruinne) is typically held Easter Week.

 

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