They focus on ankle movements, while boys focus on hitting their clicks . Boys shoes have fiberglass heels. When the heels hit each other, they make a sharp clicking sound. It is very noticeable when a dancer misses a click , and does not make the distinct sound with his heels. Points can be deducted.
Girls ankle movements look almost like ballet.
One common movement of today is the double scissor, where the girl jumps up in the air and rapidly switches her feet back and forth twice before landing on the ground. Dances today have more intricate footwork than dances from years ago. Hard shoe dances done in competition are jigs and hornpipes. The hornpipe is initially English, and began around 1760. Now, however, it is just as common to see a female dance a hornpipe.