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The Top 3 Things Standing Between Dancers and Their Goals (And How to Change Them in 15 Minutes a Day) achieving goals mindset practice Dec 04, 2025

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 ...

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Celebrating the Small Wins in Your Dance Journey irish dancing mindset positivity Nov 20, 2025

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 ā€œbig enough.ā€ But here’s...

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Tricks to Help Irish Dancers Stay Calm on Stage calming nerves feis mindset Nov 06, 2025

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 ā¤ļø

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

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Surviving and Thriving in Major Season šŸ’ƒāœØ feis irish dance parent irish dancing mindset Oct 02, 2025

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....

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ā€œDear Diary, Today I Nailed My Turnoutā€¦ā€ - Journalling For Irish Dancers irish dancer mindset self talk Sep 04, 2025

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...

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Daily Habits for a Strong Dancer’s Mindset affirmation growth irish dancing mindset Jul 24, 2025

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...

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Social Media and Irish Dance - Let’s Talk About It! irish dancing mindset social media May 15, 2025

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.

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How to Stay Motivated During a Plateau dance parent irish dance mindset thinking positive May 08, 2025

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 ā€œm...

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How to Handle Having Friends in Other Dance Schools friendship irish dancer mindset Mar 06, 2025

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...

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ā€˜Role Model’ Mindset confidence irish dancer mindset young irish dancers Jan 23, 2025

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.Ā 

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Your Oireachtas Mindset Guide 2024 confidence irish dancing mindset oireachtas Nov 14, 2024

Oireachtas season is in full swing, and each week there will be another group of excited dancers competing for their place at the 2025 World Championships! We love Oireachtas season because it is a time filled with possibilities, but we understand that this time can also be filled with nerves, press...

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Is frustration stopping you from reaching your goals? coaching feis irish dancing mindset positive self-talk Jul 04, 2024

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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 are improvin...

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