When it comes to excelling as an Irish dancer, most dancers and parents understand the importance of hard work and dedication in...

Choosing a college and major can be daunting, but I used it as an opportunity to create my own path by designing a unique degree in Irish Da

It's the week before a big competition and you want to do everything you can to prepare. Here are five steps you shouldn't miss when planni

As dancers, we often struggle with the idea of taking a “rest day” - a day which is set aside for rest or on which one departs from a...

It can be confusing. You keep getting that one comment in class and at competitions even though you're thinking about it when you dance....

When you imagine an Irish dance warmup, you may picture a half-hearted jog around a dance studio (or competition venue) followed by some...

I've compiled a list of my all-time favorite home studio equipment staples and splurges for Irish dancers.

I've always been a huge fan of spaces - rooms with a purpose that feel good to be in. As I write that, I feel like it sounds a little...

There isn’t one cure-all to keep your shoulders “back” in Irish dancing. Different imbalances in each dancer can cause the compensation...

Check out the article, The Great Balancing Act, below featured in Irish Dancing Magazine in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue.

It's no secret that adolescence is a difficult time. The changes that occur between ages 6 and 17 create unique mental, physical, and...

As we continue training at home, you're probably looking for some ways to change up your workouts. In this blog, you'll find some of our...

Ready to intensify your strength training with a piece of equipment you may have hanging in your back yard? Check out our SWING STRENGTH...

Creating a training plan can be confusing and overwhelming. How often should you be training and how much? As Irish dancers, we don’t...

Chances are, you're stuck at home right now. Whether you're social distancing or in a full-fledged lock down, your in-person dance class...

It’s the morning after a tough dance class or TT class. As you wake up and start to move around, the feeling hits you--SORE MUSCLES! Your...

Coaches are common place when it comes to athletics (soccer coach, baseball coach, cross country couch etc). The United Kingdom Coaching...

You’ve spent the last several months focused on and tirelessly working towards competing at an Irish dance major. With the competition...

We often wonder how various dance form's efforts & abilities compare to other styles. Dr. Roisin Cahalan's recent research looks at that.

While testing an athlete’s specific strength and agility abilities might make sense for selection purposes during sports team tryouts,...