Blog

How to Get Back Into Dance After the Holidays (Without Burning Out by February) burnout feis irish dancer Jan 01, 2026

January feels like a fresh start for most dancers…but it can also feel a little wobbly.

After a few weeks of:

  • slower days

  • later nights

  • less routine

  • more chocolate than vegetables

  • and a well-deserved break…

…it’s completely normal to feel a bit “off” when you return to training.

Here’s th...

Continue Reading...
Giving Your Body and Mind a Break This December balance burnout dance parent irish dancing Nov 27, 2025

December is a magical month - sparkly lights, cosy nights, school plays, family time, and maybe just maybe… that feeling of “I should really be practising more.”

But here’s the truth every Dancer needs to hear (and every parent needs reminding of too):
Rest is not falling behind. Rest is part of you...

Continue Reading...
Beating Burnout: When to Rest, and When to Reset balance burnout coaching irish dancer Oct 16, 2025

At this point in the season, many Dancers are pushing harder than ever - fulls at every class, extra practice sessions at home, long weekends of Feising, and the pressure of the Oireachtas on the horizon.

But what happens when your body and mind start saying “enough”?

Let’s talk about burnout…what...

Continue Reading...