Irish Dancers are some of the busiest athletes out there. Between long school days, homework, training for Competitions, and still trying to have a social life, it can feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day.

The pressure builds - you want to do well at school, progress in Dance, perf...

If you’re an Irish dancer, you’ll know that progress doesn’t always feel like a straight line. Some days you fly, other days your legs feel like lead weights. That’s where a Dancer’s journal can become your best friend. Journaling is not just about writing down steps or corrections - it’s about trai...

When it comes to Irish dance, strong posture is vital 💃

Before you’ve 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 here’s 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 - it’s no wonder many Dance families feel stretched thin. Add in siblings who don’t dance, your own work schedules, and the general chaos o...

If you’ve ever felt like block work is just harder for you than it is for others, you’re not alone. Whether you’re gearing up to start blocks in September or you’ve 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 hasn’t 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, you’ve probably heard it over and over from your teacher: “Turn out more!”
But why is it so hard for many Dancers to hold that perfect turnout, and what’s really stopping you from maintaining it during a full dance?

The answer is often your glute strength. Let’s break down why st...

There’s 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 isn’t fixed; it’s 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: it’s 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...

Let’s 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… it’s just not ideal 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️

So how do you help build an Irish Dance culture within your school that lifts...

Let’s set the scene…

It’s the morning of a Feis. You’ve 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:

“What if I mess up?”

Cue the nerves, the overthinking, the sweaty p...