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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...
Want to see an improvement in your power and explosivity in your Irish Dancing in JUST 4 weeks?
In four weeks, with consistency and hard work, you can make massive improvements in your jump height, which will WOW the judges and your teachers.
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Summer is finally here and that tends to mean a bit of a change of schedule for Irish Dancers. There’s no school, dance classes change in frequency or times, we have holidays and there’s less Feises to attend.
For some Irish Dancers, this is a welcome break from their...
‘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...
When it comes to Feises, and especially major championships, it is important to stand out from the rest of your competition. Dancers do this in many ways, but what always catches our attention, is when dancers are super sharp. Sharpness is something that a lot of dancers struggle with and find it...
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...
We have all experienced frustration, but is this emotion stopping you from reaching your Irish dancing goals? There will always be times when our dancing journey is frustrating; maybe that is when you want to master a certain move and you’re finding it difficult, or you feel like you...
Nationals season is approaching - whether you are competing at the British, Irish, American or Australian Nationals, we are sure that you are focused and working hard to achieve your Nationals goals. But there are often parts of preparing for Nationals that dancers overlook and forget about that...
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...
Having a strong arch is one of the fundamentals of Irish dancing and is one of the things that every judge will look out for. You will know this yourself, as a dancer or parent, when you see a dancer with an amazing arch they stand out on stage in both their heavy and their light dancing. This is...
Having a strong and confident posture while dancing is key to impressing judges at Feises. In competitive Irish dancing, posture is not just a fundamental element; it's a way to show the judges your confident composure, self-belief, and poise.
As the technical and athletic demands of...
Confidence is a massive aspect of Irish dancing, but that doesn’t just relate to Feises. There are lots of dancers who feel like they lack confidence during dance class. Often this isn’t spoken about a lot because dancers feel like they are talking negatively about their teachers or...