| Jig is the remarkable story of the fortieth irish dancing world championships, held in march 2010 in glasgow. Three thousand dancers, their families and teachers from around the globe descend upon glasgow for one drama filled week. Clad in wigs, make up, fake tan, diamantes and dresses costing thousands. |
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Editor's Note
Take a trip to Glasgow, Scotland, for the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships, and discover what drives thousands of talented dancers to train tirelessly all year for a competition that's over in a matter of minutes. Everyone strives to win the elusive world title, but only one gifted dancer has the moves to make it happen.
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Jig - DVD Review
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Published on: 10/4/2011 4:00 AM
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| Strangely enough, I can recall the first time I witnessed an Irish jig. It was during my middle school talent show. Three girls dressed as porcelain dolls -- complete with curly-cue wigs, enameled frocks, and ersatz smiles -- high-stepped around the stage, spines stiff and arms limp at their sides. Bag pipes blared, and by the time this strange hybrid between tap dance and beauty queen pageantry was over, there was collective pubescent confusion pervading the auditorium. The Shirley Temple look-alikes bowed and exited through the wings....read the full review | |
Cast & Crew
| Patrick Doyle - Composer | |
| Joseph Russell - Director of Photography | |
| Sue Bourne - Director |
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