Some benefits of learning Irish dancing are:
- Self-Esteem - Increasing poise, personality and confidence.
- Increased mental skills - Listening, following instructions, increasing attention span, memorizing steps.
- Physical skills - Developing body control and co-ordination.
- Friendships - Developing friendships with classmates, fellow performers and competitors while taking part in competitions, performances and social events at home and abroad.
- Hobby - A very healthy leisure-time activity to occupy dancers in their teens and later years.