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Q. Am I too old to start Irish dancing?

A. No! If you're reasonably physically fit (i.e. you can walk), you're never too old to start Irish dancing. If you're an adult, some schools may turn you away because they only give children's lessons, but most schools offer adult lessons. Keep looking until you find one with adults. However, if you're starting to dance later in life, try to keep your ambitions realistic. The fact is, there just aren't that many sixty-year-old world champions. That's no reason not to do your best and love it, though!

If you are an older kid or teenager asking this question, the same answer applies. If you work hard and enjoy what you do, you have a good chance at succeeding! That's the good news. The bad news is that you still will probably be at a slight disadvantage to those who won the Nationals at age 8. But people who've been dancing a long time have a disadvantage, too. They often aren't as fresh and enthusiastic as new beginners. Again, practice hard, and you'll do fine.

Q. Will you link to my page? Can I link to yours?

A. Sure. Why not? I am pretty lazy about maintaining a links page, but I have good intentions and I'll probably get around to it sooner or later. You can certainly link to mine, and thank you for asking!

Q. What does "Siamsa" mean? How is it pronounced?

A. Siamsa is Gaelic for "an enjoyable time with friends," which is what Irish dancing should be for everyone. It's pronounced SHEEM-suh.

Q. Can I learn Irish dancing online?

A. Probably not. Irish dancing is highly visual, so it is difficult if not impossible to learn from typed words on a screen. You can pick up the basics from a video if a teacher is not available, but to compete and to get the most out of Irish dancing, you need a certified teacher.

Q. Can you help me find a teacher?

A. I don't know every area that well, but there is a great website called Ann's Place which lists virtually every teacher there is. Go here to check it out.