The Beginners Course
Learn Irish Dance from Riverdance professional Ruth McKenna. The Irish Dance Programme is an on-demand, online Irish dance coaching platform that you can utilize anywhere in the world, at any time, guided by Ruth.
Whether you are a beginner, someone who has danced before or an advanced Irish dancer, there is something for everyone.
I can't wait to see you in action!
Ruth
Preview of the Beginner's Course
- 1. The Basics: Foot Placement & Weight Distribution (0:52)
- 2. Posture (0:25)
- 3. Toe Height & Landing (0:27)
- 4. Pointing Your Toes (0:36)
- 5. Heels (0:34)
- 6. The 1,2,3 (1:33)
- 7. The 7's (1:30)
- 8. Perfecting a Hop (0:57)
- 9. The Basic Spin (1:01)
- 10. Leaps (1:01)
- 11. The Basic Kick- Out (0:30)
- 12. Hop Back 2,3,4 (0:48)
- 13. Rocks (0:45)
- 14. The Butterfly Jump (0:41)
About Ruth
Ruth McKenna is a professional Irish dancer from Donegal, Ireland. She has toured worldwide with Riverdance for several years, dancing at some of the most prestigious theatres in the world.
Ruth also has a degree in education, leading to her desire to create The Irish Dance Programme. Irish dance is for everybody, no matter where you live, what age you are or who you are. Ruth is here to guide you every step of the way.
