UrbanPro
Login Ask & Answer Success Stories Paid Courses Free Classes Tuition & Classes Fees Write a Review All Categories Help Center
Post your Learning Need Signup as a Tutor
✕

Popular Cities

Bangalore

Hyderabad

Delhi

Mumbai

Chennai

Pune

Kolkata

Gurgaon

Ahmedabad

Jaipur

Noida

✕

Learn Dance from the Best Tutors

  • Affordable fees
  • 1-1 or Group class
  • Flexible Timings
  • Verified Tutors

Book a Free Demo

Dance > Learn Dance > Why do Irish dancers tape their shoes?
✕

Search in

Why do Irish dancers tape their shoes?

Asked by Last Modified  

1 Answer

Learn Dance

Follow 1
Answer

Please enter your answer

Experienced and certified teacher from Delhi University

Irish Dancers tape their shoes for multiple reasons. On the bottom because the floor is slippery and tape provides grip Around the ankle to keep them on (if you are referring to hard shoes then they tend to slip off, especially certain brands. For style. At the championship levels and at major...
read more
Irish Dancers tape their shoes for multiple reasons. On the bottom because the floor is slippery and tape provides grip Around the ankle to keep them on (if you are referring to hard shoes then they tend to slip off, especially certain brands. For style. At the championship levels and at major competitions, almost every competitor will have hard and soft shoes taped because it gives a sharpness to the shoe. I’m not sure why it’s such a popular thing, but it keeps the shoes on! read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Related Questions

Is it safe to dance during pregnancy?
No it is not. Try to avoid dance during pregnancy time.
Prabhu
0 0
5
I am 21 years old. Is it too late to take classical dance training (kuchipudi or bharatanatyam) at this age?
No it's not too late.. your can learn dance at any age there is no age limit for the dance... only thing you should have interest on learning dance that's it..
Rayangowda
0 0
7
What is the importance of classical forms of dance?
Indian classical dance’ is an umbrella term used for various performance arts rooted in religious Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory and practice can be traced to the Sanskrit text, Natya...
Ganesh
0 0
5
How do I learn to dance? Is it possible to do so without attending dance classes?
Yes....watch dance on TV and practice a lot...Practice makes a man perfect..You can also do the same.
Mohit
0 0
6

I have a 5-year kid, and I am not sure which dance form he should begin with. Can someone suggest?
he should try from Basic Dance things. first prepare his/her body physically and mentally for Dance like strenght, stemina, Flexible, confidence, attitude, expression. then focus on foot work. dancer will understand that for beginners.
Anupama

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons

Basic Elements of Bollywood Dance:
Footwork: Simple steps like side shuffles, knee lifts, and turns form the foundation. Emphasis on rhythm and coordination is key. Hand Gestures (Mudras): Each gesture conveys meaning and adds expressiveness....

Shruti Agarwal

0 0
0
If you like this video so i can teach you
A

Anushka S.

0 0
0
How to improve musicality
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well! Well, I have a basic concern for musicality. Dance is enhancing day by day, but musicality level is a little bit low. So try to use heavy strength songs and listen...

Kartikeya Nonu

0 0
0
Urban dance
R

Raghubir Kumar

0 0
0
Teen taal
Teen taal has 16 matras having 4 -4 Matra in each avrtan. This is the most basic Taal of kathak dance. Teen taal has some word called bol Dha ,dhin ,dhin dha Dha ,dhin ,dhin ,dha Dha ,tin ,tin ta Ta ,dhin ,dhin ,dha
P

Preeti

3 0
0

Recommended Articles

How to Hire the Best Dance Teacher?

There could be many reasons to take up a dance class. You may want to groove in the wedding ceremony or simply like to learn a special dance form. Whatever may the reason be, finding the right dance teacher is essential. Dance is a way to express joy and at the same time enjoy rhythm and music. Although there are many...

Read full article >

Dance and Rhythm - Understanding the Elegant...

If you have never seen an Odissi dance recital previously, it is time you seen one now to understand the grace, elegance and highly evolved techniques of dancing. Odissi is roughly 2000 years old, with the oldest evidences dating back to 2nd century BC, collected from the Jain caves of Udhaygiri.  The dance developed...

Read full article >

Burn fats and get in shape with Zumba dance

Do you love dancing and want to be in shape? Then, probably you should try out Zumba, an incredible dance fitness program introduced by a Colombian dancer and choreographer in the 90s. It involves aerobic and dance movements which is perfect to tone and sculpt the body. Zumba fitness includes soca, salsa, hip-hop, samba,...

Read full article >

Folk Dances as a profession -- How to go...

India’s cultural arena is very rich. Not only does it have 8 classical dances, but nearly 90 different types of folk and tribal dances. Each state has a unique folk style. These arts do not have any written history of their origin, but have been passed down through word of mouth and by learning through mass performances. It...

Read full article >

Find Dance classes near you
Dance classes in Bangalore
Dance classes in Delhi
Dance classes in Mumbai
Dance classes in Hyderabad
Dance classes in Chennai
Dance classes in Kolkata
Dance classes in Pune
Dance classes in Gurgaon
Dance classes in Noida
Dance classes in Jaipur
Online Dance Classes

Looking for Dance classes?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you
X

Looking for Dance Classes?

The best tutors for Dance Classes are on UrbanPro

  • Select the best Tutor
  • Book & Attend a Free Demo
  • Pay and start Learning

Learn Dance with the Best Tutors

The best Tutors for Dance Classes are on UrbanPro

This website uses cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience. Choose what cookies you allow us to use. You can read more about our Cookie Policy in our Privacy Policy

Accept All
Decline All

UrbanPro.com is India's largest network of most trusted tutors and institutes. Over 55 lakh students rely on UrbanPro.com, to fulfill their learning requirements across 1,000+ categories. Using UrbanPro.com, parents, and students can compare multiple Tutors and Institutes and choose the one that best suits their requirements. More than 7.5 lakh verified Tutors and Institutes are helping millions of students every day and growing their tutoring business on UrbanPro.com. Whether you are looking for a tutor to learn mathematics, a German language trainer to brush up your German language skills or an institute to upgrade your IT skills, we have got the best selection of Tutors and Training Institutes for you. Read more

ThinkVidya Learning Pvt Ltd © 2010-2025 All Rights Reserved