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Mastering the Dance of the Mind: Positive Mindset Tips and Affirmations for Irish Dancers irish dancer irish dancing mindset mindset caoch Oct 13, 2023

Irish dance isn't just about footwork and routines; it's a dance that begins in your mind. To truly master this captivating art, you must learn to dance with a positive mindset. Picture this: confidence radiating from every step, a stage filled with energy, and a crowd that's cheering you on. It...

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Stepping into Confidence: The Visible Signs of a Confident Young Irish Dancer confidence irish dance irish dancer irish dancing Oct 06, 2023

Irish dance, with its intricate footwork and mesmerising rhythms, requires not just skill but confidence. Confidence is like an invisible dance partner, guiding every step and amplifying the grace of the dancer. But what does confidence in an Irish dancer actually look like?

In this blog, we will...

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Irish Dance Myth Debunked: 5 Ways to Keep Progressing While on Holiday irish dance irish dancer irish dancing sumemr holidays summer Jul 31, 2023

Embarking on a holiday doesn't mean your Irish dance progress has to take a backseat. Despite the myth that you can't improve during your summer holiday, there are plenty of fun and easy ways to keep growing as a dancer. Let's explore five enjoyable activities you can incorporate into your...

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Mastering Your Feis Performance: 5 Actionable Tips for Irish Dance Competition Success dance competition feis irish dance irish dancer Jun 18, 2023

Are you ready to take your feis performance skills to new heights and make a lasting impact on the stage? 

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, mastering the art of competition performance is an exhilarating journey that requires dedication, creativity, and a passion...

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Irish Dance Flexibility Training: Enhance Your Range of Motion and Prevent Injury flexibility injury preventation irish dancer May 21, 2023

Do you dream of being a top Irish dancer? If so, then you already know that Irish dance requires a combination of skill, grace, and athleticism. But did you know that flexibility training is crucial to your success on the dance floor?

 

By improving your range of motion, you'll be able to...

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Irish Dance and Strength Training: How to Train Like a Pro exercises irish dancer irishdancing strength training May 18, 2023

Do you want to take your Irish dance to the next level? Incorporating strength training into your routine can help you build the strength, endurance and flexibility you need to perform at your best. In this blog post, we'll explore how to train like a pro with Irish dance and strength training.

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How to Overcome Mental Blocks in Irish Dancing with Mindset Coaching irish dancer mindset May 15, 2023

Are you struggling with mental blocks in your Irish dancing? It's not uncommon for dancers to hit a plateau or feel stuck in their progress. But with the right mindset coaching, you can overcome these obstacles and take your dancing to the next level. In this blog, we'll explore how to identify...

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No Worlds? No problem irish dancer irishdancing mindset positivity Apr 01, 2023

Multiple organisations are preparing to host their World Championships over the next few weeks. This is such an exciting time for those dancers who are preparing to head to Montreal, Killarney and Dublin. But there are many dancers all over the world who won't be attending the World...

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Your words matter! The power of positive self talk irish dancer irishdancing mindset positivity self talk thinking positive Mar 22, 2023

Do you have any idea how powerful your words are? 

 

If you are anything like the MWM Team, you talk quite a lot! But we experience language in so many other ways than just what we say. We experience language every time we think, when we hear other people talk, when we watch TV, listen...

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How do I improve my stamina as an Irish Dancer? irish dancer irishdancing mindset stamina Nov 04, 2022

‘How do I improve my stamina?’ We hear this all the time! It seems like every dancer wants to know the secret. Here’s the thing, there’s no big mystery. No big secret. Just these simple points…

 

Firstly, it is not all about cardio fitness. It’s about...

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They see me (foam) rolling... flexibility foam rolling irish dancer irishdancing mobility stretching Oct 06, 2022

You may have seen other dancers with a long, colourful cylindrical item sticking out of their dance bags and wondered what it is? Or maybe your Mum has bought you one but you've no idea what to do with it or understand how it can help? 

That item is a foam roller and it is used by dancers...

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