In the days before travelling to Dublin to compete in what will be her last World Irish Dancing Championship, Michaela Hinds admits she's nervous. But in the world of Irish dancing, Hinds is already a standout. Hinds's preparation for Irish dancing competitions includes early morning workouts every day and a professional athlete's diet. Irvine has been working with Hinds for more than a decade and was a multiple Irish dancing champ herself. A global dance phenomenonHer dominance over a form long ruled by dancers from Ireland is indicative of the increasingly global popularity of Irish dance.

Source: CBC News April 14, 2017 19:18 UTC