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When it comes to Irish dance, strong posture is vital đ
Before youâve even taken a step, the judges already see how you hold yourself. A dancer with tall, confident posture instantly looks stronger, sharper, and more professional. But hereâs the truth - posture is one of the hardest things to maint...
Raising a competitive Irish Dancer is a juggling act.
Between school, Dance classes , travel for Feises, and the emotional ups and downs of competitive Dancing - itâs no wonder many Dance families feel stretched thin. Add in siblings who donât dance, your own work schedules, and the general chaos o...
If youâve ever felt like block work is just harder for you than it is for others, youâre not alone. Whether youâre gearing up to start blocks in September or youâve already been training them and still find them tricky, your ankles might be the missing link.
Block work takes way more than rising up...
August can feel like an in-between month in the dance world. The rush of the summer competitions has faded, and the autumn/winter season hasnât kicked into gear yet. Without the buzz of Feises, seeing your Feis Friends, and stage lights, Dancers (and their parents) can feel a little lost. But a quie...
As an Irish dancer, youâve probably heard it over and over from your teacher: âTurn out more!â
But why is it so hard for many Dancers to hold that perfect turnout, and whatâs really stopping you from maintaining it during a full dance?
The answer is often your glute strength. Letâs break down why st...
Thereâs more to being an exceptional dancer than pointed toes and high jumps. What happens inside your mind - the stories you tell yourself, the habits you practice daily - shapes your dancing just as much as what you do in class.
Your mindset isnât fixed; itâs something you build. Here are three s...
When the final results are announced and the stage lights fade, every Dancer faces the same question: what now? Whether your latest Major brought triumph or left you hungry for more, how you navigate the days and weeks that follow can make all the difference - not just for your next Feis, but for yo...
Irish dancing has a special magic: itâs an individual sport performed shoulder to shoulder with your friends. You might compete directly against your teammates, then share hugs, photos, and post-feis treats moments later.
Being a supportive teammate, even while fiercely chasing your own goals, is a...
Letâs be real for a second. You could be in the best Dance school in the world with stunning choreography, major titles galore, and the ultimate team dresses - but if the vibe in class is off⌠itâs just not ideal đ ââď¸đ ââď¸
So how do you help build an Irish Dance culture within your school that lifts...
Letâs set the sceneâŚ
Itâs the morning of a Feis. Youâve got your wig done, tan looking fab, and those polished shoes are ready to GO. You head sidestage, heart pounding as fast as your Jig rhythm, and then... your brain whispers:
âWhat if I mess up?â
Cue the nerves, the overthinking, the sweaty p...
Look, we get it. Between classes, Feis prep, and the school, squeezing in yet another thing to your routine might sound like a hard âno.â But hear us out - just three quick stretches a day can make a huge difference to how youâre Dancing (and how your body feels after!).
These arenât just any stret...
So, you've worked really hard, you've given up your Saturday lie-ins and sacrificed days out with your friends. Youâve worked on your mindset, your movement and made sure you were well rested for the big day. Then the big day cameâŚyou went full-out. But when the results were called, your name wasnât...