When most people think about Irish dancing, some traditional images may come to mind: lively tunes, white dancers, clacking feet and perhaps a touch of Celtic charm. But one viral dancer is creating ...

While Irish dance is evolving with each passing day, one dancer-choreographer is bringing Irish dance back a handful of decades and exploring a pivotal period in Irish-American history. Reel Swing, ...

Kaitlyn Sardin might not be the quintessential image that immediately comes to mind when most people think of what an Irish dancer looks like. But this Black creator has taken her Irish reels to ...

In 1973, I came to the United States to study folklore at the University of Pennsylvania, where Professor Kenneth Goldstein—my main inspiration and mentor—was head of the department. I took a trip to ...

Comparing a traditional Irish music session to a typical jam session is more than misleading; it’s just plain false. A casual jam session could easily consist of an unplanned meeting of friendly ...