Diochra.com — Over 10 Years of Irish Dancing

In recent years Irish dancing has become a community unto itself — and unfortunately, many dancers are learning the dance without the culture and history behind it.

I hope this section provides interesting insights into the past of this cultural art.

General Histories

• A General History — Author Unknown, Edited by Ashe
• A History of Irish Dance Costume — Authored by Ashe for History of Costume class, Spring 2004

Editorials and Memoirs

• A Handbook of Irish Dances — Selections from the 1944 book by J.G. O'Keeffe and Art O'Brien
• "Bows of Ribbon" — From Irish Dancing Magazine

Articles

• "Step Dancing in Great Britain and Ireland." — From International Encyclopedia of Dance
• "Ireland: Traditional Dance." — From International Encyclopedia of Dance
• "Irish Folk Dancing." — From International Folk Dancing, written in the 1960's/70's; includes discussion concerning the role of religion and invasion in Irish dancing