And what you can do to make them feel calmer, smoother, and more like a team again

Feis days aren’t just hard for dancers…they’re hard for parents too.

The early start.
The rushing.
The emotions.
The pressure of wanting everything to go well.

And somewhere in the middle of it all, things can feel… t...

There’s a moment in every dancer’s journey where things shift. You move out of the grades… and into something new.

Preliminary Championship.

And suddenly, it can feel like everything has changed.

The standard is higher.
The competition is tougher.
And the results? Sometimes…harder to understand.

I...

You step onto the stage feeling ready. Your first step feels strong. Your kicks are high. Your posture is tall.

But somewhere halfway through your dance… something changes.

Your legs feel heavier.
Your toe height drops.
Your sharpness fades.

By the final bars, you’re just trying to get through it.

Every dancer knows the feeling…you’re halfway through your full and you can feel your crossover weakening.
You may think you’re over crossing… until you see the video back 😅

If your crossover isn’t as strong or consistent as you’d like, don’t panic. The truth is, poor crossover usually isn’t about “...

Irish Dance demands power, grace, and precision, and your feet are at the heart of it all. One of the biggest struggles Dancers face is getting that perfect arch and point and being able to maintain it throughout a whole Dance. 

The good news? 

You don’t need to spend hours each day to improve. Wi...

Let’s talk about something every Irish Dancer faces at some point - the plateau 😩. You know what I mean… that moment when the buzz of starting something new fades, progress slows down, and your motivation decides to disappear faster than your hardshoe rhythm on a slippery stage!!

I call this the “m...

To excel in your Irish dancing journey it is important to nail the basics, and one key element that often comes up in our MWM community is turnout. If you're passionate about your Irish dancing, you know that perfecting your turnout is crucial for a strong performance. While your teachers will guide...

Picture this…

You arrive at a big feis that you have spent weeks and months preparing for. You’ve prepared really well at class and during your time at home and you feel ready to hit the big stage and enjoy every moment of it. 

But you get on stage and your legs feel lethargic, sleepy and he...

 2024 is here and we have an exciting year filled with so many possibilities in front of us. 2023 was a REALLY big year for us all at Move With Meg and every success and obstacle allowed us to grow and learn. 

Here are five things we learned in 2023 and how we are using these lessons to make Mov...

 Oireachtas season is upon us and we are always here to use our MWM expertise to help as many dancers as possible. But we understand that many parents often feel confused and overwhelmed by the whole process too - so we’ve come up with five helpful tips that will help you, as parents, and your dance...

  Oireachtas season is here and you may be an Irish dancer who is looking for help. Whether you’re unsure about what to do the week before dance day, what to do on dance day and how to deal with the highs and lows of the day - your MWM Ultimate Oireachtas Guide is here to help!

What’s Oireachtas?...

Irish dance is a mesmerising art form that demands precision, strength, and grace. While many aspects contribute to a captivating performance, one factor that some kids may feel like is often unachievable if they aren’t naturally flexible is —kick height. The height of your kicks can boost your perf...