Thursday, 17 February 2011

The origins of Irish dancing

As you know, we've just finished watching Angela's Ashes in class. I'm sure you'll remember the scene of Frankie's Irish dancing lessons. Santiago's sent me this funny video where you can see how this dance might have originated. Funny or what?

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  1. It's incredible, I think that it's very difficult doing these movements at the same time so much people; but I have to said that I ever have thought that this dance is from Poland, so thanks for the video and for the information!ahaha

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  2. Yeah, I think the dance is Polish. It doesn't matter, it's just for a laugh. If you remember the film, in Angela's Ashes, when Frankie and his brothers are waiting for a pee in the bucket in the landing of the stairs they "dance" in a similar way!

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