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Picture the scene. You've just come off the stage at a feis. You know it didn't go the way you wanted. Your stomach's in knots, you're fighting back tears in the toilets, and someone breezes past you with a big smile and goesâŚ
"Aw, just stay positive! Good vibes only! đ"
And honestly? In that mome...
Quick question, and be honestâŚhow many times this week have you looked at another dancer - in class, at a feis, or while scrolling through Instagram at 11pm when you definitely should be asleep - and thought "why am I not there yet?"
Yeah. Thought so.
Here's the thing nobody tells you: comparison ...
Every dancer has been there. Youâre mid-dance⌠and something goes wrong.
You go the wrong way.
You forget a step.
Your timing falls behind.
And in that moment, your mind goes:
âOh noâŚâ
But what happens next?
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đ First, letâs normalise this
Mistakes happen.
Not ju...
Perfectionism can look like dedication, like high standards, like âwanting to do wellâ.
But for so many dancers, perfectionism quietly becomes the thing that steals the joy from dancing.
It sounds like:
- âItâs not good enough.â
- âEveryone else is better.â
- âIâve failed.â
- âI should be further by...
Big dreams are amazingâŚrecalling at Majors, getting that world medal, Dancing on the big stage. But between those huge moments are hundreds of tiny ones⌠the ones that actually get you there.
So often, Dancers (and parents!) rush past the little wins because they donât seem âbig enough.â But hereâs...
Balancing Rivalry, Teamwork, and Community as Irish Dancing Siblings
In the world of Irish Dancing, it isnât unusual to have siblings all competing in the same Dance school. At Move With Meg, we have worked with lots of siblings; from twins Sophie and Rebecca (who you can listen to on our podcast h...
Nationals season is approaching - whether you are competing at the British, Irish, American or Australian Nationals, we are sure that you are focused and working hard to achieve your Nationals goals. But there are often parts of preparing for Nationals that dancers overlook and forget about that sto...
Irish dancers who have started their periods, know that thereâs going to be 3 - 7 days during the month when things are a little different. However, understanding how our periods can impact our dancing can make it easier to manage all the physical and emotional changes we experience. This is nothing...
With a lot of World Championships over, and a few more due to finish in the next week, as Irish dancers, it is important to think about how you will deal with the weeks following such a big event.Â
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As Irish dancers, we spend 12 months thinking about and preparing for the World Championships, and...
 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.Â
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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 weâve 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 youâre 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!
Whatâs Oireachtas?...