Four thousand people taking part in Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne Irish Dancing World Championships in Galway. The annual event is organised by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha The Irish Dancing Commission.

Report shows young people dancing in Salthill Bandstand.

Young step dancers on stage and presented with trophies.

Interviews with Seamus Mac Con Uladh, President of the Step Dancing Association.

Interview with Gordon Budd, Australian dancer.

Interview with Kathleen Maguire-O’Shea, London dance teacher.

Interview with Raymond Ayres, Australian dance teacher.

Interview with Mary Butler, Canadian dance teacher.

Interview with May Keogh, musician.

Interview with dancers Karen Kavanagh, Dublin and Anna Dunne from London.

Interview with dancers Martina Way, London and Orla Smith, London.

Interview with dancers Kathleen Keady, New York; and Fiona Makay from London.

The reporter is Jim Fahy.

To reuse or license RTÉ content please contact archivesales@rte.ie