Now, dancers are judged on their use of the stage. Adjudicators like to see a dancer who moves around the stage and uses every part. Steps that need a lot of space, especially in light dances, are now possible. These jumps should carry the dancer across the stage. At the same time, the dancer should focus on the height of the jump over.
Soft shoe dancing, or light dancing, consists of reels, single jigs, and slip jigs.
Girls wear ballet like pumps when doing these dances. 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.