User talk:LucyClaire

This is the user talk page for LucyClaire (talk) 15:04, 9 February 2016 (UTC)

Wiki Assignment 1
My passion ventures beyond the small town of Stirling and takes priority across the globe. Irish dancing is more than a hobby, but a lifestyle - constantly thinking and performing dance. Anyone who knows me well will know my enthusiasm for dance, but also my interest in irish culture. Some observers may assume it is typical dance with big hair, costumes, tan and glitter, however, don't judge a book by its cover. These girls and boys train so hard all year round for the biggest major competition which can only involve six minutes of dancing. Irish dance I believe is a sport which requires intensive training, dedication and positive attitude. For me, I have been dancing for around fifteen years and continue to travel thirty miles round trip to classes at least two to three times a week after uni. Irish dancing is now becoming more recognised for its intensive style and sport-like features and has just recently been covered by the BBC in the form of a documentary which I think sums up my main argument about irish dance being a sport: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06zz7t0/jigs-and-wigs-the-extreme-world-of-irish-dancing-series-2-5-angelas-athletes

So, why Irish dance? I come from an Irish background which instantly influenced my choice but also the love for Irish music persuaded me. Irish dancing is most commonly identified from the famous performance from Riverdance in 1994 at the Eurovision Song Contest where they became a global phenomenon and where I hope to continue a career as a professional Irish dancer.

LucyClaire LucyClaire (talk) 10:34, 10 February 2016 (UTC)