The History of the Dance

Ya know, it has been almost four years since I started dancing and I have never once went to the trouble to learn the history of the dance I love so much.  Well, now I did :) Just a few minutes ago, and boy, Irish dance has a history.  Since what I found was a lot, and since I don't really know how to summarize all of it, I decided to give you the links:
 http://www.irelandseye.com/dance.html

http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00374/history.html

http://www.socalirishdance.com/Irishstepdance.php

http://www.bbc.co.uk/irish/articles/view/741/english/

Keep On

We all feel overwhelmed
At one time
Or another

We all think it's impossible
Sometimes

But the key to not letting it destroy you

Is to keep dreaming

Keep imagining

Keep reaching to a star

Keep believing in your ability to shine


Keep dancing


Keep dancing,

And you'll get there

Someday

Someday soon

-http://irishdancepoems.blogspot.com/2011/03/keep-on.html

"Congrats Novice"

La la la la la la la Tonight Tonight!

$800 -----------

So today was also my official day of December or the Christmas month.  11:15 A.M. - 7:30 P.M for a dance show.  All three.  Painfully long day, but good in the end.  Also, my dance teacher decided to suddenly congratulate me on being a Novice :D I was like, "Really?" - I could barely speak.  I am still waiting for my results from the last feis but I now obviously know I got in the 80s or 90s or this.  I am sooooooooooo excited now!  I have $575  and still have dolls for sale.  I should have a dress, if not this dress, by June 2012. Wish me luck!