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The 30 hobbies closest to irish dance in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Partner dances such as the waltz, foxtrot and quickstep, in a formal hold.
Alike: Both social and precise.
Different: Gentler on the body.
Tap danceNo winners or losers. More creative.
Adult balletNo winners or losers.
Bollywood danceNo winners or losers. Less fiddly.
Hip-hop danceNo winners or losers. More creative.
K-pop danceMore screen time. More to show at the end.
Salsa dancingNo winners or losers. Less fiddly.
Belly danceGentler on the body. No winners or losers.
BreakdancingMore creative. More of a thrill.
FlamencoNo winners or losers. More creative.
Contemporary danceMore creative. No winners or losers.
Pole dancingNo winners or losers. More of a thrill.
Swing & lindy hopLess fiddly. No winners or losers.
Line dancingGentler on the body. No winners or losers.
Argentine tangoGentler on the body. No winners or losers.
Folk & Morris dancingGentler on the body. More time outside.
Flow artsGentler on the body. More time outside.
SquashNo audience needed. Less repetitive.
BadmintonNo audience needed. Less repetitive.
TaekwondoMore of a thrill.
KarateGentler on the body.
KendoMore of a thrill. Slower to reward you.
Pool & snookerGentler on the body. No audience needed.
Table tennisGentler on the body. No audience needed.
TennisMore time outside. No audience needed.
BoxingMore of a thrill. Less fiddly.
Drums & percussionCosts more to start. More hands-on.
KickboxingMore of a thrill. Less fiddly.
Kung fuGentler on the body.
Muay ThaiMore of a thrill. Less fiddly.The closest are Ballroom dancing, Tap dance, Adult ballet, Bollywood dance and Hip-hop dance. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Bollywood dance is close to irish dance and quicker to pick up.
Adult ballet is close to irish dance and costs less to start.
