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Irish Dance Myth Debunked: 5 Ways to Keep Progressing While on Holiday irish dance irish dancer irish dancing sumemr holidays summer Jul 31, 2023

Embarking on a holiday doesn't mean your Irish dance progress has to take a backseat. Despite the myth that you can't improve during your summer holiday, there are plenty of fun and easy ways to keep growing as a dancer. Let's explore five enjoyable activities you can incorporate into your holiday r...

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Managing Performance Anxiety: Techniques for Calming Nerves Before Irish Dance Competitions calming nerves dance competition irish dance managing performance anxiety Jun 28, 2023

 

Do you ever find yourself filled with butterflies before an Irish dance competition? It's completely normal to feel anxious, but it's essential to find ways to manage those nerves and perform at your best. 

 

When the stage lights hit and the music starts, it's your time to shine on the stage. ...

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Harnessing the Power of Positive Affirmations in Irish Dancing: Building Confidence from Within affirmation confidence mindset positive self-talk positivity Jun 25, 2023

Do you ever find yourself longing to boost your confidence, overcome self-doubt, and tap into your true potential as an Irish dancer? The journey to becoming the best version of yourself on the dance floor is filled with ups and downs, but there's a transformative practice that can support you every...

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Setting SMART Goals for Irish Dancers: Achieving Success Step by Step Jun 21, 2023

The Magic of SMART Goals: Unleashing Your Full Potential in Irish Dance

Setting goals is like unlocking the secret to success in your Irish dance journey. But it's not just about dreaming big; it's about setting SMART goals that propel you towards your dreams. 

 

What Makes a Goal SMART?

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Mastering Your Feis Performance: 5 Actionable Tips for Irish Dance Competition Success dance competition feis irish dance irish dancer Jun 18, 2023

Are you ready to take your feis performance skills to new heights and make a lasting impact on the stage? 

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, mastering the art of competition performance is an exhilarating journey that requires dedication, creativity, and a passion for Irish...

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated and Consistent with Your Online Irish Dance Training May 28, 2023

Are you finding it hard to stay motivated and consistent with your online Irish dance training? Don't worry, you're not alone! It can be challenging to keep up with your practice and training when you don't have an in-person teacher or a physical dance studio to go to. But fear not, because there ar...

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Irish Dance Flexibility Training: Enhance Your Range of Motion and Prevent Injury flexibility injury preventation irish dancer May 21, 2023

Do you dream of being a top Irish dancer? If so, then you already know that Irish dance requires a combination of skill, grace, and athleticism. But did you know that flexibility training is crucial to your success on the dance floor?

 

By improving your range of motion, you'll be able to move mor...

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Irish Dance and Strength Training: How to Train Like a Pro exercises irish dancer irishdancing strength training May 18, 2023

Do you want to take your Irish dance to the next level? Incorporating strength training into your routine can help you build the strength, endurance and flexibility you need to perform at your best. In this blog post, we'll explore how to train like a pro with Irish dance and strength training.

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How to Overcome Mental Blocks in Irish Dancing with Mindset Coaching irish dancer mindset May 15, 2023

Are you struggling with mental blocks in your Irish dancing? It's not uncommon for dancers to hit a plateau or feel stuck in their progress. But with the right mindset coaching, you can overcome these obstacles and take your dancing to the next level. In this blog, we'll explore how to identify and ...

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No Worlds? No problem irish dancer irishdancing mindset positivity Apr 01, 2023

Multiple organisations are preparing to host their World Championships over the next few weeks. This is such an exciting time for those dancers who are preparing to head to Montreal, Killarney and Dublin. But there are many dancers all over the world who won't be attending the World Championships. 

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Your words matter! The power of positive self talk irish dancer irishdancing mindset positivity self talk thinking positive Mar 22, 2023

Do you have any idea how powerful your words are? 

 

If you are anything like the MWM Team, you talk quite a lot! But we experience language in so many other ways than just what we say. We experience language every time we think, when we hear other people talk, when we watch TV, listen to music an...

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Rest is productive! Feb 20, 2023

"I want to give everything I can to my dancing. I want to do everything I can to be the best dancer that I can possibly be."

 

This is something we hear a lot during our MWM Club classes and our 1:1 sessions by dancers who are filled with passion and determination for their dancing. This is someth...

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