Irish Dance for Beginners: The Light Jig

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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