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Navigating Competitive Friendships In Irish Dancing community dance competition friendship irish dancing Jun 20, 2024

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...

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Not dancing your best on stage? Is your warm up to blame? dance competition feis irish dance irish dancing warm up Feb 20, 2024

Picture this…

 

You arrive at a big feis that you have spent weeks and months preparing for. You’ve prepared really well at class and during your time at home and you feel ready to hit the big stage and enjoy every moment of it. 

 

But you get on stage and your legs...

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Parents Guide to Helping Your Dancer at Oireachtas calming nerves coaching community confidence dance competition feis focus irish dance irish dancer irish dancing managing performance anxiety mental conditioning mindset caoch positive self-talk positivity self talk thinking positive young irish dancers Nov 22, 2023

 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 we’ve come up with five helpful tips that will help you, as parents,...

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Your Ultimate Oireachtas Guide calming nerves confidence dance competition feis focus irish dance irish dancer irish dancing irishdancing managing performance anxiety mental conditioning mindset mindset caoch positive self-talk positivity self talk thinking positive Nov 22, 2023

  Oireachtas season is here and you may be an Irish dancer who is looking for help. Whether you’re 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!




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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...

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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...

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