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Target Training
- Dec 9, 2019
- 3 min
NOW WHAT? How to refocus after an Irish dance major
You’ve spent the last several months focused on and tirelessly working towards competing at an Irish dance major. With the competition...
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- Dec 8, 2019
- 3 min
What do researchers study about Irish dance?
A few weeks ago, we introduced you to Maggie, an Irish dancing University student who is working on a project compiling academic research...
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- Dec 4, 2019
- 2 min
Healthier Pumpkin Muffins
I LOVE fall flavors, pumpkin in particular. And these Pumpkin Muffins are some of my favorite. They're a healthier...
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- Nov 14, 2019
- 1 min
2019 Oireachtas Training Guide
Your 2019 Oireachtas Training Guide is here! This guide contains useful tips for soloists and team dancers alike to use in the final...
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- Oct 22, 2019
- 2 min
Irish Dance Training Research Support
How do you know your conditioning training is actually helping you? It’s scientifically proven! But what does that mean? I’m an...
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- Oct 22, 2019
- 3 min
Strength Training with an Injury
Raise your hand if you’ve experienced some kind of foot or ankle injury (tendonitis, sprain, fracture, etc) as an Irish dancer?...
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- Oct 17, 2019
- 2 min
Importance of Rest Days in Irish Dance
As dancers, we often struggle with the idea of taking a “rest day.” With your countdown to the next feis or major constantly notifying...
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- Oct 14, 2019
- 2 min
Going on Blocks in Hard Shoe - part 2/2
As of September 1st, U13 dancers are allowed by CLRG to begin going on their blocks (en pointe, toe stands, etc) in their hard shoes. ...
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- Oct 10, 2019
- 3 min
Going on Blocks in Hard Shoe - part 1/2
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!
Target Training
- Oct 2, 2019
- 1 min
Irish Dancing Magazine features Target Training
The October issue of Irish Dancing Magazine is HERE and it's dedicated to tips and techniques to help Irish dance athletes dance strong! ...
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- Oct 1, 2019
- 3 min
Vegetarian Irish Dance Recipe: Black Bean Burgers
World Vegetarian Day is on October 1st so it seems the perfect time to talk about fueling the vegetarian athlete! Protein is important...
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- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
Oireachtas Countdown Calendar
It's the final countdown to the 2019 Oireachtas! We've got an incredible tool to help you stay focused and excited in the final months...
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- Sep 1, 2019
- 4 min
Top 5 Tips for Being a Strong Team Dancer for Irish Dance
Each individual plays a huge role on an Irish dance team. Find out our top 5 tips to being a strong Team Dancer for Irish dance.
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- Aug 29, 2019
- 1 min
Irish Dancing Magazine features Target Training - getting back into dance shape
Did you check out the September issue of Irish Dancing Magazine? It features an article from us about getting back into dance shape...
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- Aug 29, 2019
- 3 min
CORE... and Why It's Important for Irish Dancers
As athletes, we hear a lot about our core - that we should be engaging it, strengthening it, etc. - but what muscles make up the ‘core?’ ...
Target Training
- Jul 25, 2019
- 3 min
Target Training Article Review: Biopsychosocial Differences Between Irish and Contemporary Dancers
We often wonder how various dance form's efforts & abilities compare to other styles. Dr. Roisin Cahalan's recent research looks at that.
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- Jul 10, 2019
- 1 min
Irish Dancing Magazine features Target Training: The 3 Step Irish Dance Warmup
Check out the July issue of #Irishdancingmagazine featuring a Target Training article on the 3 Step Irish Dance Warmup! Subscribe to IDM...
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- Jun 6, 2019
- 1 min
2019 North American Championships Training Guide
Your 2019 North American Championship Training Guide is here!! This guide contains useful tips for soloists and team dancers alike to use...
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- May 29, 2019
- 3 min
Three Top Tips to Keep your Arms in for Irish Dance
Whether it be from judges or from teachers, you’ve probably heard the comment “keep your arms in” at least once in your dancing career...
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