Ahead of the CLRG Irish Dancing World Championships (Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne) in Chicago this weekend, we caught up with the reigning world title holder, Erin Grace Cooke, to see how she’s feeling about the start of a new season of Celtic Steps: The Show and to talk about what her World Championship title means to her.
In the interview, Erin speaks about the hard work, dedication, and commitment it takes to reach the very top level of Irish dancing.
She reflects on the journey to becoming World Champion and how much the achievement means to her after years of training, competitions, and support from her teachers and family.
Erin also shares how exciting it is to be back performing with Celtic Steps: The Show, saying she’s really looking forward to the new season and getting back on stage.
As part of the video, Erin also performs an elegant slip jig, giving viewers a glimpse of the skill and talent that helped her earn her World Championship title.
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