I started when I was 35, and have had a lot of fun with it. The steps aren't terribly difficult if you have a little dance experience, rhythm, and a desire to learn. Most importantly, have fun with it!
@savvy23583 жыл бұрын
Well, the steps are dependent on your capabilities & level. The steps say David Geaney dances are exponentially more difficult than beginner/intermediate adult steps. But, yes, fun is the name of the game! 😁
@MotionPictureMuse11 жыл бұрын
I started dancing at nineteen three years ago with the same goal. I've mostly danced on my own and learned from videos like this one. This year, I'm finally going to be able to take classes on a regular enough basis to compete at feiseanna. I'm so glad I started dancing... it's once of the most fulfilling things in my life and it makes for great stress relief at college. Good luck with your Irish dancing journey!
@caoimhebunting78744 жыл бұрын
That warm-up was a whole dance routine 🤣
@HarlQuiner12 жыл бұрын
Good question. I was 18 when I started ID in Russia. Now I'm 30 and I'm dancing in LotD.
@muchlymemorable12 жыл бұрын
Best comprehensive warm up ever...thanks for posting!
@xxblazingKiLLjoYxx9 жыл бұрын
To answer some of your questions... 1) The shoes are dance sneakers, or jazz sneakers. For practicing, Irish dancers use the ones with split soles and thick heels and toes, and NOT the ones made to go above the ankle. Most dance stores sell these but some dance shoe companies online also do. 2) You are never too old to start Irish dancing! There are many adult dance schools, and even many adult competitions. Other schools have all ages. There are competitive schools and noncompetitive as well.
@jasonengelage290711 ай бұрын
i hope it is okay to watch this at other times of the year besides Saint Patrick's Day.
@donpaynter1980 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome lessons. Step by step.
@goodgirl11110012 жыл бұрын
You are never too old!
@thenightingale85697 жыл бұрын
Me & my Family do a morning warm up every day by mixing this warm up and Core Stability and Cool Down, and it does make a wonderful morning warm up. We hope you can add a video that has them all together. Thanks for your videos. We enjoy them all!
@ramywiles11 жыл бұрын
You're SO right about the stress relief! That's pretty much why I started dancing with my college group in the first place; I'd just transferred schools a month ago, and I knew I would need some kind of group to help make the transition a little more smooth. I definitely plan on staying with them, but I'm hoping to step (hah) into the competitive sphere at some point in the not-too-distant future as well. Good luck to you too! :3
@WhatNow85811 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I always wanted to study dance but did not have the opportunity. This gives me a taste of that world.
@Arinai93211 жыл бұрын
I think I would die just from doing the warmup xD
@PurpleHorizonFly12 жыл бұрын
You're never too old:)
@kamwrites12 жыл бұрын
18???? My god, start whatever you want, and good luck with it! ;) I took ballet when I was 28. I know adult figure skaters who started in their 40's. NEVER think you are too old to do anything. There is no limit, it's non-existent.
@gingerwall897711 жыл бұрын
this is so relaxing! it really helps my dance tecnique to!
@kamwrites12 жыл бұрын
She looks amazing. I don't mean the dancer's body, but she has a glow about her.
@TheAnimeHat11 жыл бұрын
Your never to old!
@goodgirl11110012 жыл бұрын
I am 11 and I LOVE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@gisrez11 жыл бұрын
Jean Butler , cette Femme est magnifique .
@cfoley201012 жыл бұрын
The song is "The Compledgegationist" by Kila
@nosmoke9212 жыл бұрын
You're never too old to start Irish Dance.
@katelynzyblewski730611 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@ramywiles11 жыл бұрын
I started six months ago at 19, and I plan on seeing how far I can go. :) And I've heard plenty of stories about people who start in their 20s, even 30s, and do really well. Maybe you and I aren't the youngest beginners out there, but we're definitely not the first adults to start Irish dance. We can both do this. :)
@shneffi11 жыл бұрын
I love this video so much. It is easy to understand and i'm getting it :-)
@ciarangrahan1212 жыл бұрын
whats the music for the warm up its great to dance too whats the artist and song
@goodgirl11110012 жыл бұрын
WHOO!ID4 EVER!
@exinospontos8010 жыл бұрын
I was 30 when i started. Have some good results now
@Dutchfruitjar11 жыл бұрын
To all wondering: It's never too late! : ) Also, anyone know the name and artist of the warm-up song? :)
@caseyphudson7 ай бұрын
I love you Jean Butler, but should you not have started in part 1 with the warmup? Should that not be the VERY first thing that you teach anyone?
@caseyphudson7 ай бұрын
As I said, I am not a dancer. I am a carpenter. I am reminded of of how carpenters will walk on a 4 inch board. My teacher, used to joke about certain people being able to turn and wrap their feet around a 2 by 4 to keep their balance. All of this was while they carried lumber and tools and were working very hard.
@inyourgenes4 жыл бұрын
I'm 102 years old....is it too late for me to train and join an Irish dance troupe?
@10kristeen12 жыл бұрын
thanks so much!!
@miller300611 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this encouraging answer :) Seems like 26 year olds also have some hope :)
@RLviddy12 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@selena9113010 жыл бұрын
RLviddy They're wearing Jazz shoes. They're like tennis shoes but not quite. They are a little different but it's like dancing in tennis shoes.
@zdmzdm87219 жыл бұрын
Onneka Milner aren't they hard shoes for Irish dancing?
@selena911309 жыл бұрын
No. Not quite. They're a little different.
@onib412 жыл бұрын
Nope! You can start when you are 89 it just might be hard on you! Lol. It doesn't matter who or what age height weight , etc. You are. Just dance and have fun!
@shawnmurray51735 жыл бұрын
I am 8 and I have improved alot
@CrownMooseCostumes12 жыл бұрын
Not at all! You can dance at any style at any age. No stopping you. :)
@kenadip8299 жыл бұрын
but where can you get the shoes at?
@williamputnam2705 жыл бұрын
Does jean butler make exercise videos?
@10kristeen12 жыл бұрын
if anyone knows a irish dance studio in CT that will take a 18 year old on as a begginer let me know please. thanks!
@RLviddy12 жыл бұрын
Really basic question, but what are those shoes they are wearing in the warmup? I'd google them, but I'm not sure what to call them. Searching hasn't turned up anything resembling what they're wearing.
@nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme5 ай бұрын
Jazz sneakers
@rca140713 жыл бұрын
whatttt is the name of this song?
@2chill28 жыл бұрын
@ TankutSAZLI's channel please upload in high definition. This excellent production is wasted by the low image quality.
@jstrachan0813 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know this song?
@hughjasse40479 жыл бұрын
do I have to be irish to learn this?
@xxjustcherryxx91509 жыл бұрын
Ofcourse not! You don't have to be French to do ballet, you don't have to be Japanese to do judo, you don't have to be Spanish to be good at guitar and so you don't have to be Irish to learn this.
@ceee71857 жыл бұрын
I would love to follow this, but being new to this sort of thing; I find it difficult to follow because they are all wearing dark clothes on a dark floor and the camera angles are not good at all for following along. I would had rather seen more close ups of their feet vs. a high angle above their heads.
@ciarangrahan1212 жыл бұрын
no she will gt to the worlds by lots of practise everyone gets to the worlds
@johannarodriguez319111 жыл бұрын
no u can start learning any age
@harpergrace604511 жыл бұрын
nope! If you really want to do irish dance then you can start whenever you want! There are people that start in there 40s! :)
@10kristeen12 жыл бұрын
Is 18 to old to start Irish dance?
@jinniroe50023 ай бұрын
NOT IRISH DANCE. RIVER DANCE.
@DanLova13611 жыл бұрын
no. there are people that start dancing when they're in their 30's so 18 isnt old at all