Most dancers head into a new year feeling excited… and a little overwhelmed.

“What if I don’t improve?”
“What if I don’t place?”
“I want to qualify!”
“I want to be on the podium!”

As parents, it’s natural to want to guide them, without pushing too hard, and that balance can feel tricky.

This guide g...

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,
  
  
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Every dancer has big dreams…qualifying, recalling, moving up to championship, placing higher at a Major, or simply feeling confident every time they step on stage.

But here’s the truth most dancers don’t realise:

You don’t need more time… you need clearer focus.

Most dancers are held back not by ...

Big dreams are amazing…recalling at Majors, getting that world medal, Dancing on the big stage. But between those huge moments are hundreds of tiny ones… the ones that actually get you there.

So often, Dancers (and parents!) rush past the little wins because they don’t seem “big enough.” But here’s...

Let’s be honest, Dancing under pressure is hard! Whether it’s your first Feis, the Oireachtas, or a Major, those nerves can creep in quickly. The good news? Feeling nervous just means you care and caring is a superpower ❤️

But when the pressure builds, your focus can scatter. So today, we’re diving...

October is one of the busiest months in the Irish dance world. With multiple Majors happening across organisations, Dancers and parents alike can feel the weight of expectation. The excitement is real, but so is the pressure. Mentally, physically, and emotionally, this season can be a lot to handle....

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...

There’s more to being an exceptional dancer than pointed toes and high jumps. What happens inside your mind - the stories you tell yourself, the habits you practice daily - shapes your dancing just as much as what you do in class.

Your mindset isn’t fixed; it’s something you build. Here are three s...

In today’s digital age, social media plays a huge role in the lives of young dancers. From training clips on TikTok to Feis photos on Instagram, it’s easy to get caught up in the scroll. For Irish Dancers and their parents, understanding the impact of social media is more important than ever.

This ...

Let’s talk about something every Irish Dancer faces at some point - the plateau 😩. 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 “m...

Competitive Irish Dancing is a tough yet rewarding sport, but one of the biggest challenges Dancers face isn't just about technique or stamina - it’s about mindset. When you have friends in other dance schools who are in the same age group, it can add another layer of complexity to your Feis mindset...

As a Senior or Older Dancer in an Irish Dancing class, you can often be seen as the role model for all of the younger Dancers. Even if you’re not the eldest Dancer in the class, most dance classes have a role model - someone who leads by example and is always there to help other people. 

This is...