Many times, dancers struggle to get up on their blocks and can’t confidently execute the choreography. We've got all the tools to help!

In part one of our two part series, Going on Blocks in Hard Shoe , we reviewed why there are age guidelines placed on when dancers can...

Learn 3 actionable mindset strategies—Reaffirm, Reframe, and Release—that help Irish dancers manage performance anxiety and combat negative self-talk. Train your brain like your body for a more confident, focused competition day.

When it comes to excelling as an Irish dancer, most dancers and parents understand the importance of hard work and dedication in...

Choosing a college and major can be daunting, but I used it as an opportunity to create my own path by designing a unique degree in Irish Da

As an Irish dancer, managing the demands of school, dance, and training can feel overwhelming. Between class schedules, practices,...

We are closing out summer break and heading back to school. Simultaneously, we are kicking off the fall training season and for some,...

It's the week before a big competition and you want to do everything you can to prepare. Here are five steps you shouldn't miss when planni

PART 1: Understanding Anxiety and How it Effects your Irish Dancer Performance Raise your hand if you, or someone you know, deals with...

As dancers, we often struggle with the idea of taking a “rest day” - a day which is set aside for rest or on which one departs from a...

Active mobility refers to exercises that increase your range of motion through controlled movements. This type of movement is impactful for

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Faciliation (PNF) is a stretching technique that has shown to have a positive impact on improving active and pa

FLEXIBILITY | PART 2: Nerve Gliding Nerve gliding or nerve flossing is a type of stretching that helps to mobilize the nerves. This type...

Active mobility, neurosensory modulation, nerve glides, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhib

It can be confusing. You keep getting that one comment in class and at competitions even though you're thinking about it when you dance....

Your 2024 World Championships Training Guide is here! The 2024 World Championships are just around the corner. Whether this is your first...

Figuring out when you're "ready" to get back to dancing after an injury can be a tricky balance. You want to get back to the activity you...

When you imagine an Irish dance warmup, you may picture a half-hearted jog around a dance studio (or competition venue) followed by some...

Do your dance teachers constantly tell you to keep your arms in? Have you gone to feis after feis only to see 'arms in' written from...

You’re working hard in dance class, but there’s an aching pain in the ball of your foot that just keeps getting worse as class goes on....