[PAR] [TLE] Irish dance [SEP] Irish dance or Irish dancing is a group of traditional dance forms originating in Ireland, encompassing dancing both solo and in groups, and dancing for social, competitive and performance purposes.  Irish dance in its current form developed from various influences such as French quadrilles and English country dancing throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.  Dance was taught by "travelling dance masters" across Ireland throughout this period, and separate dance forms developed according to regional practice and differing purposes.  Irish dance became a significant part of Irish culture, particularly for Irish nationalist movements.  From the early 20th century, a number of organisations promoted and codified the various forms of dance, creating competitive structures and standardised styles. [PAR] [TLE] Kevin McCormack (dancer) [SEP] Kevin McCormack (born 1970) is a former professional Irish dancer who spent many years as a Dance Captain with "Riverdance".  The Dublin native was part of the original 24 troupe members for "Riverdance's" seven-minute interval act at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest.  A 10-time World Irish Dance Champion, McCormack holds ADCRG titleship which means he is recognised by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha, the governing body of Irish dancing worldwide, as being qualified to adjudicate Irish Step dancing on any competitive level throughout the world.
[PAR] [TLE] Irish dance [ SEP ] Irish dance or Irish dancing is a group of traditional dance forms originating in Ireland , encompassing dancing both solo and in groups , and dancing for social , competitive and performance purposes . Irish dance in its current form developed from various influences such as French quadrilles and English country dancing throughout the 18th and 19th centuries . Dance was taught by " travelling dance masters " across Ireland throughout this period , and separate dance forms developed according to regional practice and differing purposes . Irish dance became a significant part of Irish culture , particularly for Irish nationalist movements . From the early 20th century , a number of organisations promoted and codified the various forms of dance , creating competitive structures and standardised styles . [PAR] [TLE] Kevin McCormack ( dancer ) [ SEP ] Kevin McCormack ( born 1970 ) is a former professional Irish dancer who spent many years as a Dance Captain with " Riverdance " . The Dublin native was part of the original 24 troupe members for " Riverdance 's " seven - minute interval act at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest . A 10-time World Irish Dance Champion , McCormack holds ADCRG titleship which means he is recognised by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha , the governing body of Irish dancing worldwide , as being qualified to adjudicate Irish Step dancing on any competitive level throughout the world .
Riverdance is part of a traditional dance from origination from which country?
Riverdance is part of a traditional dance from origination from which country ?
Ireland
Ireland