How do you do an irish reel?

Question

Like what are the steps to an irish reel?

Answer 1

Here goes nothing!

The following is for the right side of a beginner's solo reel.

Point (with right foot)

Point (with left foot)

Point (with right foot)

Hop back (right)

Hop back (left), 2-3-4-5-6-7

Step forward (right) hit heel (with toe of left foot)

Point (right) and back

Point (with right foot)

Point (with left foot)

Point (with right foot)

Hop back (right)

Then you have to do the mirror reverse to do the left side.  Just use the same instructions and wherever it says right you do the left, etc.

Proper form requires the dancer to be turned out and crossed at all times.  It is really tough to pick up Irish without an instructor or tutor.  You might want to check out youtube for form and technique, etc.