Competitions at all levels also occur in the treble jig which has a slower tempo, but dancers triple beats in hard shoes. Only women dance the slip jig. Reel-The reel originated around 1750 in Scotland and the Irish dance masters brought it to full development. Both men and women dance the reel. For women, it is a light, rapid soft shoe dance that allows for plenty of leaping and demands an energetic performance from the dancer.
Men often dance the reel in hard shoes.
The hornpipe began around 1760, evolving from English stage acts. It was originally danced exclusively by males in hard shoes, but now, both men and women compete. It is reported that the ladies of Cork were the first to brazenly perform the hornpipe in the male style. A notable feature is the frequent use of a rocking motion with the ankles. Both males and females dance sets in hard shoes.