The social or Céilí dances of Ireland are very diverse not only in Ireland but also throughout the world. There might be as little as two dancers or as many as sixteen dancers in a Céilí. Céilí dances can also be performed with an infinite number of couples moving in a circle or in a continuous line such as in The Walls of Limerick, The Waves of Tory, Haymakers Jig, An Rince Mor or Bonfire Dance. Céilí dances are frequently quick and others are highly intricate like the Antrim Reel, Morris Reel etc. A Céilí dance may be — Called —in a social context, meaning that the next few steps are announced for the convenience of beginners as the dance progresses. In addition to the concertina and other related musical instruments as well as guitar, whistle or flute, the Céilí dances are also frequently performed to Irish instruments like the Irish Bodhrán or violin. The Gaelic League created the phrase Céilí Dance in the late 19th century. The noun Céilí is distinct from the adjective Céilí. Irish music and dance are featured during Céilí, which are social gatherings. In Irish dancing Céilí is particular style. A Céilithe (plural of Céilí) may feature only Céilí dance or sometimes only set dancing or a combination of the two. Irish dance in general refers to a collection of traditional dance styles that have their roots in Ireland and include solo and group dancing as well as dancing for societal, competitive and entertainment purposes. Irish dance evolved from several influences, including early native Irish dancing, to take on its modern form. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Travelling-Dance-Teachers taught dance around Ireland, and many dance styles evolved based on local customs and different goals. Irish dance developed into a vital component of Irish culture. [Information and Image Credit : Irish_dance, Wikipedia] [Image: Children Dancing at the Crossroads (1835)] [Image Availed Under Faithful Photographic Reproduction of a Two-Dimensional, Public Domain Work of Art. The work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the life of Author plus 70 years or fewer. The Work is in Public Domain in the United States.] [Original Source Image URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Children_Dancing_at_the_Crossroads_(1835).gif ]
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