Cunningham Academy of Irish Dance Sofia

ity to experience the magic of this Irish art, studying the rich palette of traditional styles offered by this magnificent form of dance.The academy offers opportunities for everyone- For those who just want to experience this amazing dance immersed in its atmosphere, and for those who are ambitious and want to rise to the highest levels of the irish dance and to develop it as a skill in themselves. The dancers will have the perspective to reach the stage experience –in Bulgaria as abroad. Fly into dance is part of the Berlin Academy of Irish Dance ,, Jigs & Reels " (officially registered with CLRG - An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha in Dublin)

Irish dancing is a form of cultural dance originated in Ireland hundreds of years ago. It is a form of dance where a dancer's arms and hands are straight. Dancers perform intricate movements with their feet while holding their upper bodies straight and tall. Irish dancing is unique style of dance. Most people will recognize Irish dance when seen in performances and such shows as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. It is a beautiful way of dance which many people enjoy watching. It can be danced in two ways-Solo dance or group social dance. There are two main forms of dance. The light dance, which combines the modern classical techniques and old traditional Irish dance steps, and the Hard or heavy dance in which while you’re dancing you make rhythmical figures. For this style is required special pair of shoes named Jig shoes. The social dance form is called Ceilli (Word for social gathering in old gaelic). In this form dancers dance in groups making different lovely figures.