Breaking up with your Irish dancing heavy shoes is hard to do! You are SO comfortable together now, so used to one another that you don’t even mind the worn leather, split seams and worn-out tips.

As the “Riverdance” 25th-anniversary tour approaches New York, a critic takes stock of her nearly lifelong relationship with the Irish dance extravaganza.

For centuries, Irish dancing has been a vibrant part of Irish culture. To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we've got a special quiz to test your knowledge on everything from the history of Irish dance ...

Cork 2005: The front garden of the City Hall became a dance-floor for the launch of the Céilí Mór project planned for September… ...

Two Quebec teens used a science project to show why Irish dancing can lead to ankle, knee and hip injuries — and their results may help manufacturers build a better shoe.

A plume of hairspray descended over Glasgow this weekend, as thousands of Irish dancers turned up for the 48th World Irish Dancing Championships. Held at the city’s Royal Concert Hall, almost ...

One of the most famous Irish dancing shoemakers is based in this NYC suburb ... The shoes took off when Fay's was chosen to be the original and official shoemakers for the hit show Riverdance in 1994.

Traditional Irish dancing, as well as being captivating entertainment, can build stamina and endurance. But the moves can also take a toll on the body â as many dancers can attest.