Attack, Stamina & Power | Part 4: technique and the role it plays in ASP
In the last blog, we’ve talked all about how your body produces energy for Irish dance, specifically with the anaerobic energy system....
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Feb 22, 20224 min read
Attack, Stamina & Power | Part 3 - Stamina for Irish Dance
While getting through your full hardshoe round may feel like running a marathon, the way our bodies function to utilize fuel and oxygen...
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Feb 21, 20224 min read
Attack, Stamina & Power | Part 2 - strength, speed & plyometric training
After a dancer lays the groundwork for attack, stamina and power (ASP) through stability and balance training, it's time to turn to...
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Feb 20, 20224 min read
Attack, Stamina & Power | Part 1 - Laying the Groundwork
When I ask dancers what their top areas of improvement are, 9 times out of 10, they'll answer with more attack, more stamina, or more...
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Oct 12, 20172 min read
3 Surprising Tips & 1 Essential Video for Higher Jumps
Need to get your jumps higher and more powerful? Check out the below 3 tips to achieving greater height and follow along with the power...
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Sep 21, 20172 min read
Improve your Irish dance toe height, explosiveness, & strength with only one muscle group
Due to the repetitive nature of Irish dance (always kicking forward with limited time extending your leg behind your body) and spending...
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Mar 19, 20172 min read
How to get more Snap in the Back for Irish Dance
“Kick your bum!” “Snap in the back!” “Curl in the back!” Does your dance teacher constantly yell a similar comment to you? Or have you...
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Aug 8, 20161 min read
Three Exercises to Increase your Explosiveness for Irish Dance
Want to increase your vertical jump, power and explosiveness for Irish dance? Start by incorporating these three exercises into your...
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