IRISH DANCE- SPINS - Festival Style

A quick tutorial on one of my favourite spins that I like to call 'A big festival spin!' When executed correctly these spins can bring a nice burst of energy to a dance. I've loved incorporating them into my lead routines in Riverdance to help me stay true to my style. They can feel a little awkward at first if you haven't tried them before but I hope this breakdown helps with the fluidity of your Festival style spins! Things to think about: Your first step into the spin is strong & full of purpose. There's a slight hop off the back foot into the spin. The knee of your spinning leg hits just above hip height before wrapping around the body. Connect with the floor. You want your spin to flow as one movement. Why not try these to Slip Jig & Reel music to experiment with different speeds & energies! Good luck dancers. I look forward to seeing you in my next video! Don't forget to subscribe & share these videos with your friends. Also, you can check out my academy here https://www.laurensmythacademy.com/. Music written by the talented Mohsen Amini - 'The Light of Day!'