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The ancient art of Irish dance is a modern-day workout - Field Trip Friday

Learning the Irish jig was one of the last in-person experiences Team Evening had before the pandemic. 💃🕺 #k5evening

SHORELINE, Wash. — EDITOR'S NOTE: This segment was originally shot in February 2020.

Watch Team Evening try to learn a traditional Irish jig!

The ancient art of Irish dance is getting plenty of modern attention at the American Dance Institute.

Instructor Addie Keller, who finished second in the world during a competition in Belfast, Ireland, teaches an introductory course for adults every week.

The steps aren’t too complicated to learn, but the style of dancing is a serious workout.

“I would say the hardest thing about Irish dance is that it's very, very aerobic,” said Elizabeth Chayer, Director of American Dance Institute.

No matter skill level or age, there are appropriate classes for everyone, both in-person and streaming online. The school offers a wide variety of dance styles to choose from.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This segment was originally shot in February 2020.

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