Dancefan
29 November 2013
Have to say read first line and laughed... just reminising... we had the exact problem in the early days... thought they were 3 different things.
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- Ally Gavigan:
- 26 October 2013
Ghillies, soft shoes and pumps?!?
Different names for the same thing in Irish dance
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The different names for things in Irish dancing can be a little confusing for beginners so we thought we would give you a head start and create a simple guide for you.
Hopefully other members will add to us and share their knowledge!
Jig Shoes (the shoes with the tips and heels) AKA
Hard Shoes
Heavies
Riverdance Shoes
Irish Tap Shoes
Tappers
Irish dancing pumps (the ones with the criss cross laces) AKA
Soft Shoes
Ghillies
Pomps
Light shoes
Brigadoons
Reel Shoes
What other things in irish dance have the same name?
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