Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha

the irish dancing world championships (often known worlds) held annually in easter week. until 1999, championships held permanently in ireland. since 2000, however, have been held in number of countries each year, , have taken place in northern ireland, scotland, england, united states , canada. championships open dancers have qualified @ regional championships in calendar year following previous worlds.

the world championships have similar structure regional championships: there separate competitions solo , ceili (team) dancing, divided age group. solo competition takes place across 3 rounds, typically in front of rotating panel of adjudicators. ceili competition includes both traditional ceili dances (as outlined in ar rince ceilí) , own choreography sections. largest own choreography section, figure dance, 16 dancers, must portray irish theme or legend , considered prestigious team event in irish dancing.

the championships involve 5,000 dancers across clrg s regions each year. past , future host cities of world championships include:

oireachtas rince na cruinne has been described olympics of irish dance , , vital boost city economies because of 15,000 visitors brings host city. 2018 event in glasgow estimated city officials represent £14,000,000 contribution local economy. competitive tendering process in place determining future host cities of championships.