There are several levels of Irish dance competitions from local feis to regional, national, and world championships. Feis are the smallest local competitions that allow dancers to compete through six levels from beginner to championship. Regional Oireachtas competitions qualify dancers for Nationals and Worlds and involve three rounds of hard shoe, soft shoe, and set dances. National Championships in countries like the US and Canada determine the top dancers who qualify for the annual World Championships, the highest level competition in Irish dancing held in Ireland, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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