Strength Training for Irish Dancers - Why it's Essential

Target Training
Jun 21, 2016
1 min read

Updated: Feb 16, 2023

strength and conditioning for Irish dance, Irish dance training

Strength and conditioning programs have primarily been associated with sports for hundreds of years. But when it comes to dance, it is not commonly seen as a necessary component. However, recent research shows that “training outside the dance technique class is not only beneficial, but perhaps essential to furthering strength and power in highly-developed dancers.”1

Strength training programs teach dancers efficient ways to improve technique by increasing the quality of effective training. This training leads to a decrease in injury risk and improved dance technique by increasing a dancer’s

endurance
muscle strength
power

Continue following the TT Blog for strengthening exercises targeting the specific muscles Irish dancers need to improve technique.

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