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Double Irish (Version 1)

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How to Tap Dance Level 1 Lesson 12: Irish / Double Irish · Tap Dance with Mary Wall
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A shuffle ball change followed by an Irish on the same foot. Shuffle the right foot and ball change (right, then left), then shuffle the right again, hop on the left and step down on the right. Eight sounds over four counts, ending with the weight on the right so the next one starts on the left.

Breakdown

  1. Shuffle Ball Change
  2. Shuffle
  3. Hop
  4. Step
Count (one cell per sound · counts vary by teacher)
Brush&
Spank1
Ball&
Change2
Brush&
Spank3
Hop&
Step4

Practice Tips

  • Shuffling slightly to the side for both the shuffle ball change and the Irish makes the step easier to control.
  • Keep the ball change small and under you, so you're ready to push straight into the second shuffle without a hitch.

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