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Irish World Dance Championships

Steppin’ Out in Scotland

By David Kirkwood, Contributor
June / July 2002

June 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

The 32nd World Irish dance championships were held inGlasgow and drew dancers from around the world. David Kirkwood reports. Photography by Paul McSherry. ℘℘℘ Scotland, for ten days in spring, became the world Mecca for Irish dancing when dancers from across the globe descended on Glasgow. The 32nd World Irish Dancing Championships, Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2002, was held … [Read more...] about Steppin’ Out in Scotland

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