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Picture the scene. You've just come off the stage at a feis. You know it didn't go the way you wanted. Your stomach's in knots, you're fighting back tears in the toilets, and someone breezes past you with a big smile and goesā¦
"Aw, just stay positive! Good vibes only! š"
And honestly? In that mome...
You were up early. You packed everything the night before - dress, shoes, wig, pins, spare pins, snacks, the backup snacks. You've driven this road dozens of times. You know the drill.
And yet somehow, by the time you pull into the car park, the atmosphere in the car is already off. Your dancer is ...
And what you can do to make them feel calmer, smoother, and more like a team again
Feis days arenāt just hard for dancersā¦theyāre hard for parents too.
The early start.
The rushing.
The emotions.
The pressure of wanting everything to go well.
And somewhere in the middle of it all, things can feel⦠t...
Thereās a moment in every dancerās journey where things shift. You move out of the grades⦠and into something new.
Preliminary Championship.
And suddenly, it can feel like everything has changed.
The standard is higher.
The competition is tougher.
And the results? Sometimesā¦harder to understand.
I...
You step onto the stage feeling ready. Your first step feels strong. Your kicks are high. Your posture is tall.
But somewhere halfway through your dance⦠something changes.
Your legs feel heavier.
Your toe height drops.
Your sharpness fades.
By the final bars, youāre just trying to get through it.
...Every dancer knows the feelingā¦youāre halfway through your full and you can feel your crossover weakening.
You may think youāre over crossing⦠until you see the video back š
If your crossover isnāt as strong or consistent as youād like, donāt panic. The truth is, poor crossover usually isnāt about ā...
Irish Dance demands power, grace, and precision, and your feet are at the heart of it all. One of the biggest struggles Dancers face is getting that perfect arch and point and being able to maintain it throughout a whole Dance.Ā
The good news?Ā
You donāt need to spend hours each day to improve. Wi...
Letās talk about something every Irish Dancer faces at some point - the plateau š©. You know what I mean⦠that moment when the buzz of starting something new fades, progress slows down, and your motivation decides to disappear faster than your hardshoe rhythm on a slippery stage!!
I call this the ām...
To excel in your Irish dancing journey it is important to nail the basics, and one key element that often comes up in our MWM community is turnout. If you're passionate about your Irish dancing, you know that perfecting your turnout is crucial for a strong performance. While your teachers will guide...
Picture thisā¦
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You arrive at a big feis that you have spent weeks and months preparing for. Youāve 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.Ā
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But you get on stage and your legs feel lethargic, sleepy and he...
Ā 2024 is here and we have an exciting year filled with so many possibilities in front of us. 2023 was a REALLY big year for us all at Move With Meg and every success and obstacle allowed us to grow and learn.Ā
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Here are five things we learned in 2023 and how we are using these lessons to make Mov...
Ā 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 weāve come up with five helpful tips that will help you, as parents, and your dance...