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S.J. Velasquez

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Today's Irish Dancers Step Away From Stereotype

Monday, October 27, 2014

NPR

By S.J. Velasquez

When Riverdance debuted 20 years ago, Irish step dancers — whether citizens of Ireland or any other country — looked, well, stereotypically Irish. The red-haired, freckle-faced lass doing a jumpy jig still comes to mind for many. But the All Ireland Dancing Championships, currently underway in Dublin, will show ...