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Attack, Stamina & Power | Part 1 - Laying the Groundwork

Updated: Feb 12

When I ask dancers what their top areas of improvement are, 9 times out of 10, they'll answer with more attack, more stamina, or more power. And I get it, Irish dance is hard! I want to know, do you, or a dancer your know, also have one of these issues?


ATTACK - A dancer's ability to move with quick sharp movements. This can be especially hard for dancers who have a "slip jig style" of dance and then transition to reel.

STAMINA - A dancer's ability to complete a full round, maintaining technique throughout