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Irish dance, taught with tradition, artistry and care.
Founded by Ruth McKenna @riverdance
Private Lessons & classes by professional Irish dancers

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Behind the creative process: Creating Irish dance for Ireland Fashion Week @irelandfashionweek

An early improvisation from my creative process, exploring ideas for the opening performance of Ireland Fashion Week’s Damhsa Graduate Show.

When developing the performance, I proposed both a light shoe and heavy shoe piece. While we ultimately chose the softer, more ethereal light shoe choreography as the first half (the opening) of the show was based on “Light shoe” or “Soft shoe”, I wanted to explore how heavy shoe could express not only strength and intricate rhythm, but also elegance, fluidity and poise.

My approach to choreography always begins with the music.

I’ll listen to a piece once or twice, then allow myself to move without any expectation of creating something finished.

Where does the music invite a pause? A turn? A gesture? A breath?

Rather than beginning with eight bars to fill, I find the moments in the music that naturally inspire movement and build the choreography around them. The steps come later.

I’ve always believed that some of the most compelling moments in performance emerge through instinct, when movement is felt before it’s considered.

A small glimpse into the creative process behind what eventually makes its way onto the stage.

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When I want to practice hard shoe quietly… I do it in rhythm shoes. 😏
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Another great morning with @theirishdanceprogramme. It’s been incredibly rewarding to dance consistently again and make Irish dance part of my fitness routine, even when I’m not wearing my heavies.
Dancing almost every day, working on show steps, and simply moving to the music has brought so much joy back into my life. Grateful for every session. ☘️💚
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#menofinstagram #irishdance #irishdancer #menwhodance #irishfitfam

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@theirishdanceprogramme 2025 Preview / Sneak peak
🧚🏻‍♀️Gort na Móna - Slip Jig

Track by the stunning @salheneghan - linked here. I immediately had to dance to this when I heard it first

https://open.spotify.com/track/4RynRrjTdjxpnWZaq6VCHz?si=Ii5jMdHNRmKrkYrw4cy83Q

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sneak peak… 🥹 #2025

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It’s here 🖤 MY STORY
@theirishdanceprogramme
Launching soon

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I am so excited to share @theirishdanceprogramme. It is a platform that is solely centred around YOU & and I hope you love it as much as I do 🖤

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