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Are you finding it hard to stay motivated and consistent with your online Irish dance training? Don't worry, you're not alone! It can be challenging to keep up with your practice and training when you don't have an in-person teacher or a physical dance studio to go to. But fear not, because there ar...
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 move mor...
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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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 and ...
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 Championships.
...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 to music an...
"I want to give everything I can to my dancing. I want to do everything I can to be the best dancer that I can possibly be."
This is something we hear a lot during our MWM Club classes and our 1:1 sessions by dancers who are filled with passion and determination for their dancing. This is someth...
How many times have you all heard me talk about the importance of drinking enough water?
I must say it about 15x a week - at least!!
But that's because it is super important and sometimes we all need a little reminder to go and get some more water. But, like anything in life, it can be hard to k...
Working with dancers on their confidence is something that Annabelle, our MWM Mindset Coach, does on a daily basis. This is something that can affect any single dancer - from World Champions to beginners, from young children to senior dancers. There's lots of different ways we can work on our confi...
For a lot of Irish dancers, Irish dancing is a competitive sport. It is something we spend a lot of time doing, working on, thinking about, worrying about, feeling excited about…there's a lot of emotions that come with Irish dancing! These emotions can affect more than just feises, they can also sp...
‘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 muscular endurance and muscle memory. Running ...
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 (and many...