Perfectionism can look like dedication, like high standards, like “wanting to do well”.

But for so many dancers, perfectionism quietly becomes the thing that steals the joy from dancing.

It sounds like:

• “It’s not good enough.”
  
  
• “Everyone else is better.”
  
  
• “I’ve failed.”
  
  
• “I should be further by...

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...

Winter can feel like a strange time in the Irish dance world.

Some dancers are competing every weekend.
Some are resting.
Some are injured.
Some are training quietly behind the scenes.
And some, maybe you, aren’t stepping on a stage at all this season.

And that can leave you feeling:

• left behind,
  
  
...

There comes a time in every Dancer’s journey when you start to see them take those little steps towards independence; packing their own dance bag, warming up without reminders, or walking out on stage with that “I’ve got this” look.

It’s equal parts beautiful and nerve-wracking (for you, not them 😉...

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...

Irish Dancers are some of the busiest athletes out there. Between long school days, homework, training for Competitions, and still trying to have a social life, it can feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day.

The pressure builds - you want to do well at school, progress in Dance, perf...

If you’re an Irish dancer, you’ll know that progress doesn’t always feel like a straight line. Some days you fly, other days your legs feel like lead weights. That’s where a Dancer’s journal can become your best friend. Journaling is not just about writing down steps or corrections - it’s about trai...

When it comes to Irish dance, strong posture is vital 💃

Before you’ve even taken a step, the judges already see how you hold yourself. A dancer with tall, confident posture instantly looks stronger, sharper, and more professional. But here’s the truth - posture is one of the hardest things to maint...

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...

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...

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...