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Not dancing your best on stage? Is your warm up to blame? dance competition feis irish dance irish dancing warm up Feb 20, 2024

Picture this…

 

You arrive at a big feis that you have spent weeks and months preparing for. You’ve prepared really well at class and during your time at home and you feel ready to hit the big stage and enjoy every moment of it. 

 

But you get on stage and your legs...

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Doā€™s and Donā€™ts in the 12 weeks leading up to the World Irish Dance Championships irish dancer irish dancing world championships world qualifier Jan 16, 2024

The World Irish Dance Championships is the biggest event in the Irish dancing calendar! Each organisation holds their World Championships once a year in spectacular venues and dancers prepare all year round for only a few minutes on that stage. The World Irish Dance Championships are always...

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Take a break this December - the importance of rest for Irish dancers irish dancer irish dancing young irish dancers Dec 28, 2023

Irish dancers, are you taking a break this December? 

 

When it comes to the Irish dancing calendar, there isn’t a set ‘on season’ and ‘off season’. There are major competitions all year round, and small feises pretty much every weekend. That means that...

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Reflect, Reframe, Reset - dealing with the ups and downs of Irish dancing feis irish dancing mindset Dec 06, 2023

The Irish dance year is over and this is the perfect time to reflect, reframe and reset. These ‘3 R’s’ are a staple in our MWM community. Our MWM Gold Club dancers are taught in detail how to reflect, reframe and reset on a regular basis during their weekly mindset classes with...

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Parents Guide to Helping Your Dancer at Oireachtas calming nerves coaching community confidence dance competition feis focus irish dance irish dancer irish dancing managing performance anxiety mental conditioning mindset caoch positive self-talk positivity self talk thinking positive young irish dancers Nov 22, 2023

 Oireachtas season is upon us and we are always here to use our MWM expertise to help as many dancers as possible. But we understand that many parents often feel confused and overwhelmed by the whole process too - so we’ve come up with five helpful tips that will help you, as parents,...

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Your Ultimate Oireachtas Guide calming nerves confidence dance competition feis focus irish dance irish dancer irish dancing irishdancing managing performance anxiety mental conditioning mindset mindset caoch positive self-talk positivity self talk thinking positive Nov 22, 2023

  Oireachtas season is here and you may be an Irish dancer who is looking for help. Whether you’re unsure about what to do the week before dance day, what to do on dance day and how to deal with the highs and lows of the day - your MWM Ultimate Oireachtas Guide is here to help!




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How Focusing on Kick Height Can Transform Your Irish Dance Performance irish dance irish dancing kick height Oct 23, 2023

Irish dance is a mesmerising art form that demands precision, strength, and grace. While many aspects contribute to a captivating performance, one factor that some kids may feel like is often unachievable if they aren’t naturally flexible is —kick height. The height of your kicks can...

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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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