The beauty of an Irish beat is unmistakable. The bodhran is a drum with an impressive beat and when combined with dances such as tap or “The River Dance” it can be a powerful combination to experience. It is often a very fast paced music and dance style. That excites the crowd no matter who is performing. You can see their performances live in many areas with the popularity of this amazing drum and of course the way it works so well with some of the most popular “folk dances”. You can find a lot of videos on line if you want to see more about the music style and dances. It may perhaps inspire you to attempt to learn how to dance some of the most popular Irish dances.