Soft shoes “Ghillies” are the most commonly used shoes in Irish dancing. Females wear lace-up ghillies, and men wear closed, black shoes called “reel shoes.” ...

They skipped. This was, after all, one segment of an Irish step dancing practice. What did you expect? With about 150 students, and classes held throughout the week, the Dunleavy Shaffer School of ...

Not only should you rethink the type of Irish dance shoes you buy, ... They have a built-in arch for superb points. Corr’s Irish Shoes recommends the Wild Irish Ghillie.

From Riverdance and Irish step dancing to the Sean nós style - here's how to know your jigs and reels from your heel toe 1,2,3s.

“Irish dancing is a place where I feel free and it feels like I’m at home,” Erin Mayo said. ... Soft shoes are also known as ghillies, and everyone laces their ghillies differently, ...

Hard shoes and soft shoes are the two different types of shoes Irish dancers wear. Soft shoes are also known as ghillies, and everyone laces their ghillies differently, according to Erin.

For regular lessons, soft shoes (often called ghillies or light shoes) are required. Advanced dancers also will need ... Kender Academy of Irish Dance, Amityville, $5 for 45-minute adult trial ...

Irish step dancing continues to be popula in Connecticut -- and not just with the Irish. Above are representatives of the Lenihan School of Dance performing during a St. Patrick's Day, 2014, event ...

With about 150 students, and classes held throughout the week, the Dunleavy Shaffer School of Irish Dance is faring fairly well on Washington Street in Norwell.

With about 150 students, and classes held throughout the week, the Dunleavy Shaffer School of Irish Dance is faring fairly well on Washington Street in Norwell.

The Ryan School of Irish Dance is performing Sunday, March 15, at the Deutsches Haus St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Saturday, March 21, at the German Coast Farmers Market in Destrehan.