Keepers of the Steps

150 Years of Irish Dancing in the San Francisco Bay Area

by Eileen M. Mize

There most certainly was green among the gold in the hills of California in the mid-1800s. The prospect of striking it rich during the Gold Rush was the hook needed to drive people to the west coast of a young nation—including the Irish! With their hopes of fortune, they brought their culture too. The centuries-old oral traditions of Irish music and dance made their way to California and took root in growing communities.

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Your 2022 IDM Calendar

Get ready for a new year! Keep track of your dreams, your upcoming competitions, camps, and dance-outs on this handy print-out calendar.

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Molly Nadile and Hunter Polk the TWO Grand Prize winners of the 2021 Design a Dress contest

Molly and Hunter will each receive a FREE solo costume (with bling!) from Rising Star Designs!

Last Minute Gifts – Stocking Fillers

Are you seeking a gift that a dancer may both want and need? Sometimes it takes a village to buy a costume, so costume designers will offer gift vouchers/certificates to customers. You choose a denomination, and they will ship you a gift voucher. It is that simple. The dress businesses listed below are based in Ireland! Or choose from the popular IDM apparel or special Irish dance costume for your young dancers favorite doll. Print a copy, wrap it up and put it under the tree!! Your dancer will look forward to and love receiving a package in the mail - after the other Christmas gifts have been opened.

Irish Dancers Dream Gifts

Are you in a last-minute panic on what to buy the dancer in your life this Christmas? Fear not! IDM is here to help you with some great gift ideas. Be sure to check out the major gift guide. These gifts will make 2022 a bit more exciting for a dancer! Check it out!

Gift a Summer Camp or Training Programme

Whether you are giving a cash gift toward a programme or buying one outright, we guarantee dancers will love these tried-and-true programmes and camps! They have all been around for a LONG time and dancers love them. Here are just a few to look into! !

How to Deal with the 5 Most Common Challenges Dancers Face!

Dancers are often faced with challenges that can mess with their confidence and ability to perform their best on the competitive stage. Siubhan Clark, creator of the popular Zen Rince App, shares the five most common pitfalls you should avoid.

Do you need a practical gift or perhaps something special for a dance teacher? Or are you looking to WOW the dancer in your life? We have done the work by identifying FABULOUS gifts that will make anyone and everyone on your list happy this year! The pandemic has wreaked a bit of havoc on the delivery cycle so order EARLY for Christmas 2021!

Irish Music & Dance Fans Mourn the Loss of Chieftains' Paddy Moloney

Irish music and dance fans are mourning the loss of Chieftains' founder Paddy Moloney who passed away at the age of 83 on the 11th October 2021.

In March 2018, Irish Dancing Magazine's publisher sat down with Paddy to discuss the Chieftains' origins and influence on the world of Irish Dance. The magazine would like to share this important piece of history, once again, with Irish music and dance fans.

In memory of Paddy Maloney - 1938-2021

Dancing with the Chieftains - An Interview with Paddy Moloney

Since 1962, the six-time Grammy Award Winning Chieftains have brought Irish Trad Music and dance to millions of people worldwide. IDM meets with Chieftains' leader Paddy Maloney to discuss the band's origins and their incredible influence on the growing popularity of Irish music and dance.

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Irish Dancing Around the World

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Irish National Championships

The Brandon Hotel, Tralee

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2022 All Ireland Championships

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Waterfront Hall, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Keepers of the Steps

You Dream. You Plan. You Reach...

Congratulations to...

Last Minute Gifts – Stocking Fillers

Irish Dancers Dream Gifts

Are you in a last-minute panic on what to buy the dancer in your life this Christmas? Fear not! IDM is here to help you with some great gift ideas. Be sure to check out the major gift guide. These gifts will make 2022 a bit more exciting for a dancer! Check it out!

How to Deal with the 5 Most Common Challenges Dancers Face!

Dancers are often faced with challenges that can mess with their confidence and ability to perform their best on the competitive stage. Siubhan Clark, creator of the popular Zen Rince App, shares the five most common pitfalls you should avoid.

Irish Music & Dance Fans Mourn the Loss of Chieftains' Paddy Moloney

Irish music and dance fans are mourning the loss of Chieftains' founder Paddy Moloney who passed away at the age of 83 on the 11th October 2021.

In March 2018, Irish Dancing Magazine's publisher sat down with Paddy to discuss the Chieftains' origins and influence on the world of Irish Dance. The magazine would like to share this important piece of history, once again, with Irish music and dance fans.

In memory of Paddy Maloney - 1938-2021

Dancing with the Chieftains - An Interview with Paddy Moloney

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