Irish Dance for Beginners: The Light Jig

Learn the right leg cut over in the light jig, starting with a side step and a two-step sequence, focusing on lifting the back foot and weight transfer.

Learn the right leg hop down in the Irish dance light jig, lifting the left leg, kicking the opposite butt cheek, and returning to fifth position with pointed toes.

Master the right leg hop back on counts two to four, transferring weight from front to back to front, and maintain the four-count rhythm without skipping.

Perform the right leg cut over with hop down and hop back, counting two, three, four, repeating the sequence three times, then sidestep and rise onto the toes to continue.

Master the right leg straight leg with hop backs in a 2-3-4 rhythm, then alternate straight hops with hop backs to align with the music.

Practice the right-leg sequence without music, starting with the right foot in front, then cut, hop down, hop back, and straight-leg hops on the toes.

Practice the right leg sequence to slow music, coordinating feet together, cut over, hop down, hop back, straight leg and toe work to build light jig basics.

practice the right leg steps at medium speed, starting with feet together and a hop sequence, keeping the toe pointed and aligning front placements for the light jig.

Master the right leg steps to fast music in the Light Jig, practicing hops, cuts, pull back, and straight back with quick feet and toes.

Set the beginning position at a 45-degree angle with toe pointed, then rise onto both feet before the eight-bar intro; in competition, keep the toe pointed through the bars.

Master a slow left leg sequence in the light jig, including cut over, hop down, hop back, and keeping the left foot in front as you change direction.

Practice the left-leg sequence of the light jig without music, speeding up, with cut over, hop down, hop back, and straight-leg hops, then rise onto the toes.

Practice the left leg with slow music, right foot in front, performing hop down, hop back, cut through the hop down, then cut over, with two, three, four, five, six.

Stretch the left leg in the first step to the beat of medium-speed music, then bring the right foot in front and practice cuts, hops, and straight back.

Learn fast left-leg jig steps, including cut overs, hops, and straight-leg positions, synced to quick music, with right-foot forward work and toe work.

Practice the right and left steps without music. Focus on keeping the cut over, hop down, and hop back, and maintaining your position for solid technique.

Practice the right and left leg of the first light jig step to slow music, coordinating foot together counts, cut over, straight leg positions, hops, and pull back.

Practice right and left leg steps to medium speed music in the light jig, coordinating feet together, hops, cuts, and toe work with back and forward motions.

Demonstrates right and left leg steps to fast music, building sequence from one to seven, with up and down leg work, cuts, hops, and toe transitions for flow.

Learn the right leg switch jump in the light jig, switching feet from left foot in front to two jumps, with a straight leg hop and a following hop step.

Master the right leg sequence of the light jig by performing switch, jump, straight leg, and hop back with counts two, three, four, building timing and leg placements.

Practice the right leg switch jump, straight leg hop back, and the 2-3-4 timing in repeated sequences; alternate with the left foot to build rhythm in the light jig.

Practice the right leg hop 1-2, heel step, 1-2 sequence. Switch, hop back, left foot in front, and repeat the heel and step pattern.

Demonstrates the right leg straight leg hop back, with hop back counted 2-3-4, and how to finish the first step through repeated hops.

Demonstrates the right-leg sequence of the light jig without music, guiding a switch from left foot to right, with heel, step, hop back, and toe work.

Practice the right leg of the second set as the music slows, syncing precise footwork, front on two, three, four, and hops back with pull backs and straight movements.

Practice the right leg of the second step at medium speed, with the left foot in front, performing switch, jump, straight leg, pull back, and hop back.

Demonstrates right back and front placements with fast music, guiding toe work, hops, and staying on the toes.

Perform the left leg switch jump x2, keeping a straight leg, hop back, and repeat with the right leg in front using the two-jump pattern and counts two, three, four.

Master the left leg hop sequence for the light jig, including hop 1-2, heel step 1-2, straight leg, and hop back with weight on the heel.

Learn the left leg second step pattern in the light jig, coordinating switches, jumps, and heel and toe hops without music to build rhythm and balance.

Practice the left leg of the second step with the right foot in front, counting through switches, jumps, and hops to slow music, staying on the toes.

Practice the left leg second step at medium speed in the light jig, with right foot in front, switches, jumps, and toe work.

Practice left leg footwork to fast music in the light jig, using counting, switches, hops, and toe work for beginner Irish dance.

Practice right and left leg pattern without music, mastering switch jumps, straight leg hops, back hops, heel sets, and staying up on the toes in the light jig for beginners.

Practice right and left steps to slow music, coordinating switch, jump, straight leg, pull back, and hop onto and back steps as you progress through the light jig.

Coordinate right and left steps to medium speed music, practicing straight leg jumps, pull back, switches, and sets to build front and back positions, neutral transitions, and light jig technique.

Learn the right and left steps to fast music in the light jig, practicing straight back jumps, backward steps, and leg pops while maintaining rhythm and breath.

Practice both step sets in the light jig without music to perform cut over, hops, straight legs, left, switches, and heel steps with precise counts.

Practice both steps in slow music, coordinating cuts, hops, left leg work, jumps, and straight leg moves in the light jig sequence for beginners.

Learn two-step jig technique at medium speed, mastering hops, straight-leg jumps, and back-to-front footwork with coordinated counts for beginner Irish dance.

Perform fast music footwork with right and left leg sequences, switches, and jumps, keeping feet together and moving from the toes through the light jig routine.