Let’s be honest…when you're sidestage at a Feis, it can feel like the whole world is holding its breath. Whether you're a Dancer about to take the stage or a parent trying to hide your nerves while pretending you totally know if their rhythm is correct, pressure is part and parcel of the Irish Danci...

Let’s be real: Irish dancing might look like a solo sport, you up there on stage, all focus and footwork, but behind every confident dancer is a whole crowd of people cheering them on, lifting them up, and laughing about that time your zip broke right before the recall.

Here’s the truth: community ...

In the world of competitive Irish Dance, young Dancers are often supported by a silent but powerful force - their parents and guardians. Behind the scenes of every Dance class, Feis, and performance is a network of parents juggling encouragement, logistics, and emotional support. But how can parents...

Balancing Rivalry, Teamwork, and Community as Irish Dancing Siblings

In the world of Irish Dancing, it isn’t 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...

Are you an Irish Dance parent who is feeling overwhelmed by the whole Irish Dancing world? We understand! The Irish Dancing world can be hard to navigate at times for Dancers; but also for parents too. We work with a lot of parents who say that they feel like they also need support; and this is why ...

Over recent years there has been a new December/January tradition of picking a word of the year for the following year. This is something that Annabelle has been doing at the start of each year during her Thursday morning Mindset Class and something we want to encourage you all to do. 

Unlike se...

Are you ready for THE most exciting event in 2025?!

Imagine this, it’s Thursday 14th August and you have arrived in the coolest outdoor venue, on the outskirts of Belfast. The sun is shining and you and HUNDREDS of other Irish Dancers are ready to spend the day together having fun, learning, gro...

At Move With Meg, we think that Feis friends are the best friends - in fact all of our Coaches still have amazing friends from our competition days, even though we are now all retired from competitions! The bond between Feis friends can be so special and can’t be separated by distance, results, danc...

It is amazing that dancers have Feis Friends from all around the World - we love that Irish Dancing is a global sport, but how do you keep those connections strong when you live in a different country?

We are always talking about the importance of having a strong community around you, and they d...

‘How do I increase my confidence as an Irish Dancer?’ 

This is a question that we get asked on an almost daily basis and to be perfectly honest there isn’t just one answer. Working on our confidence is very individual and although we have lots of tips, tricks, and techniques that can help you, t...

What is one thing that makes dance class so much better than practising at home??

Our friends of course!

I am very fortunate enough to still be the very best friends with dancers I competed against when I was younger - and our friendship is stronger now than ever. Without Irish dancing I nev...

Whether you're doing your first reel or preparing for the World Championships, Irish dancing is a fantastic way to express yourself, stay active, and make amazing friends. But let's be real—sometimes, it can be tough to balance friendship and competition. Here’s a guide to help you navigate those tr...