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...

Look, we get it. Between classes, Feis prep, and the school, squeezing in yet another thing to your routine might sound like a hard “no.” But hear us out - just three quick stretches a day can make a huge difference to how you’re Dancing (and how your body feels after!).

These aren’t just any stret...

So, you've worked really hard, you've given up your Saturday lie-ins and sacrificed days out with your friends. You’ve worked on your mindset, your movement and made sure you were well rested for the big day. Then the big day came…you went full-out. But when the results were called, your name wasn’t...

Let’s be honest, being the parent of an Irish Dancer is not always easy Between early mornings, endless bobby pins, and spending entire weekends at Feises, it can feel like you’ve accidentally enrolled in a part-time job you never applied for. Yet, here you are, cheering from the sidelines as your c...