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Ballroom dancing vs Irish dance

Ballroom dancing and irish dance have 96% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBallroom dancingIrish dance
Time a week3 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withWith a partner or opponentOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To startFree$40

Choose ballroom dancing if

  • Gentler on the body

Free to start, then about $50 a month.

About ballroom dancing

Choose irish dance if

  • More physical

About $40 to start, then about $50 a month.

About irish dance

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.