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2024 Year Reflection growth irish dancing oireachtas Dec 05, 2024

The 2024 Dance season is almost over and WOW, what a year we have had!! From starting to organise our MWM Fest in 2025 to attending the Worlds with our first ever stall, All Ireland, Great Britain’s All Scotland’s, British Nationals, and Oireachtas events - we have been super...

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How this ONE small thing can help your Irish Dancing technique and prevent injury feis injury prevention irish dancing Nov 28, 2024

As Irish Dancers we all have very busy schedules; from dance class, to practising, strength and conditioning work to flexibility and mobility work…and that is without mentioning Feises, school, social events and homework! This is why we think it is amazing when we discover ways to help our...

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How To Be a Top Teammate in Your Irish Dancing School confidence friendship growth team Nov 21, 2024

Do you have a Dancer in your class who is supportive, hard working and is always there to help everyone else? That person in your class is a perfect example of a fantastic teammate and we believe that YOU can be that too. You don’t have to be in a Ceili team to be a great teammate; you just...

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Your Oireachtas Mindset Guide 2024 confidence irish dancing mindset oireachtas Nov 14, 2024

Oireachtas season is in full swing, and each week there will be another group of excited dancers competing for their place at the 2025 World Championships! We love Oireachtas season because it is a time filled with possibilities, but we understand that this time can also be filled with nerves,...

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Feis Day Nutrition for Irish Dancers feis irish dancing nutrition Nov 07, 2024

What should I eat on Feis day?

What should I eat the night before a Feis?

How can I help my dancer make the right food choices to properly fuel their body for Irish Dancing?

 

These are questions we are asked all of the time at Move With Meg, so we hosted a podcast episode with Feis Mum and...

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Amazing Abs: How Working On Your Core Will Improve Your Irish Dancing coaching consistency exercises irish dancing Oct 31, 2024

Working on your core muscles is essential for Irish dancing, as it directly enhances balance, stability, and overall power—all crucial elements in your Irish Dancing success. Here’s why core strength matters in Irish dance and how it benefits you:

Improved Balance and Control

The core...

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How To Make New Feis Friends community feis friendship irish dancing Oct 24, 2024

At Move With Meg, we think that Feis friends are the best friends - in fact all of our Coaches still have amazing friends from our competition days, even though we are now all retired from competitions! The bond between Feis friends can be so special and can’t be separated by distance,...

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How To FULLY Prepare As An Irish Dancer focus irish dancing mind-body connection positive self-talk preparation Oct 15, 2024

Most Irish Dancers think that March is the busiest time of the year, but, if you are a CLRG Dancer, then October - November could be the most hectic time! With two CLRG Major Championships taking place within the space of two weeks, it can be a lot to deal with mentally and physically for Irish...

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Three Yoga Moves To Do on Your Rest and Recovery Day coaching consistency exercises flexibility stretching Oct 03, 2024

Having a rest and recovery day is essential for your success in Irish Dancing. Not only does it allow your body to repair and grow stronger, but it also allows your mind the chance to relax and prioritise self-compassion. 

 

In our MWM Gold Club we have a weekly Rest and Recovery...

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How Going Back To School Will Impact Your Irish Dancing Mindset Sep 05, 2024

It is back-to-school time for all Irish Dancers across the World and this can bring its own set of emotions. Some dancers are craving their routine back, whilst others want to stay on their summer holidays forever - but either way, the return to school must happen! 

 

If you are not...

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Five Ways to Stay Connected to Your Irish Dance Community Around The World community feis friendship irish dancing Aug 29, 2024

It is amazing that dancers have Feis Friends from all around the World - we love that Irish Dancing is a global sport, but how do you keep those connections strong when you live in a different country?

 

We are always talking about the importance of having a strong community around you, and...

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Three Exercises To Jump Higher As An Irish Dancer coaching exercises irish dancing jump higher Aug 21, 2024

 

Want to see an improvement in your power and explosivity in your Irish Dancing in JUST 4 weeks?

 

In four weeks, with consistency and hard work, you can make massive improvements in your jump height, which will WOW the judges and your teachers. 

 

Follow these exercises...

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