As a Senior or Older Dancer in an Irish Dancing class, you can often be seen as the role model for all of the younger Dancers. Even if you’re not the eldest Dancer in the class, most dance classes have a role model - someone who leads by example and is always there to help other people. 

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Do you have a Dancer in your class who is supportive, hard working and is always there to help everyone else? That person in your class is a perfect example of a fantastic teammate and we believe that YOU can be that too. You don’t have to be in a Ceili team to be a great teammate; you just have to ...

Oireachtas season is in full swing, and each week there will be another group of excited dancers competing for their place at the 2025 World Championships! We love Oireachtas season because it is a time filled with possibilities, but we understand that this time can also be filled with nerves, press...

‘How do I increase my confidence as an Irish Dancer?’ 

This is a question that we get asked on an almost daily basis and to be perfectly honest there isn’t just one answer. Working on our confidence is very individual and although we have lots of tips, tricks, and techniques that can help you, t...

Having a strong and confident posture while dancing is key to impressing judges at Feises. In competitive Irish dancing, posture is not just a fundamental element; it's a way to show the judges your confident composure, self-belief, and poise. 

As the technical and athletic demands of Irish danc...

Are you an Irish dancer looking to take your on-stage performances to the next level? 

Whether you're a beginner or an Open Champion, one aspect that can truly make or break your performance is stage presence. In this blog, we'll delve into why stage presence matters in Irish dancing and provide...

Confidence is a massive aspect of Irish dancing, but that doesn’t just relate to Feises. There are lots of dancers who feel like they lack confidence during dance class. Often this isn’t spoken about a lot because dancers feel like they are talking negatively about their teachers or their dance scho...

Perfecting your ‘feis look’ can help any dancer feel more confident on stage. From the age of U11, Irish dancers can wear makeup to compete under the heavy stage lights. This aspect of Irish dancing can often come under scrutiny, but we believe that by learning to achieve the perfect feis makeup for...

The CLRG All Ireland Championships are just weeks away now! This prestigious competition, held annually in Ireland, is one of the most important events in the Irish dancing calendar as dancers from around the world come together to compete in the final major event before the upcoming CLRG World Cham...

 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, and your dance...

  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!

What’s Oireachtas?...

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 e...