The competition is running for a week until March 31 at the SEC with more than 2,500 dancers from 23 countries including Japan, Australia and Taiwan taking part.

placeholder image — The competition is running for a week until March 31 at the SEC with more than 2,500 dancers from 23 countries including Japan, Australia and Taiwan taking part.

In Pictures: Irish dancers put best foot forward at world championships

By Staff reporter

Published 24th Mar 2024, 15:19 GMT

Updated 24th Mar 2024, 15:25 GMT

The best Irish dancers from around the globe have gathered in Glasgow for the world championships.

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Irish dancing performances include a range of routines such as jigs, reels and hornpipes which test the stamina, athleticism and musicality of those taking part.

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Female and male dancers from the age of 10 to adults have been honing their skills for individual and group categories.

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In Pictures: Irish dancers put best foot forward at world championships

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