There are two distinctive types of Irish dances, and each can suit a different purpose at an event. The first style is solo dancing, and it’s one of the most amazing performances you can witness. It requires years of practice and includes numerous complex acrobatic elements that make for an incredible show.
This kind of dancing is well suited for ‘exhibitions’ where the entertainment has to impress the audience and show off the high class of the event. Irish solo dance highlights the natural grace of the performer and looks relaxed and simple, yet it is definitely not like this for the person on the stage. This illusion of relaxation is created through tight control of every muscle and step. This combination of ease and focus ‘charges’ Irish dancing with a unique aura that permeates the atmosphere of the event and makes the audience excited.
The other type of traditional Irish dance is figure dancing. It’s better suited for events where you want to use a professional entertainment program to get the guests relax and motivate them to start moving along with the performers. Weddings, as well as some types of private and corporate parties will benefit greatly if you hire Irish dancers who rile up the audience with a dynamic jig to the fantastic folk music coming from flutes and violins.
Hips Don’t Lie Dance Co. produces Irish dancing performances that suit the requirements of the client to the letter. One of the benefits we offer is including the audience. Traditional figure dances consist of several simple steps and reels, so they are very fun to practice and can ‘break the ice’ between people who don’t know each other well. This is a good form of entertainment for business workshops at various conferences as well as reunions and weddings where large groups of guests meet for the first time.
Modern Irish dancing carries the charm of old folk dances but looks much more fun with colorful costumes and interesting props that enhance the show. Even children love them because these dances are dynamic and exciting so the little ones want to hop along with the performers.