Going on Blocks in Hard Shoe - part 1/2
Many times, dancers struggle to get up on their blocks and can’t confidently execute the choreography. We've got all the tools to help!
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Aug 252 min read
Going on Blocks in Hard Shoe - part 2/2
In part one of our two part series, Going on Blocks in Hard Shoe , we reviewed why there are age guidelines placed on when dancers can...
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Mar 11, 20191 min read
Toe Height & Pointing Exercises in Irish Dancing Magazine
Did you read the March 2019 issue of Irish Dancing Magazine? Check out the video demonstration of the 5 exercises featured in the...
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Jun 1, 20182 min read
National Go Barefoot Day!
June 1st is National Go Barefoot Day! This holiday is a chance to live barefoot for just one day to honor and raise awareness of people...
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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 27, 20172 min read
Irish Dance Toe Height: One simple tip for major results
Improving Irish dance toe height has been on my mind! This month on the Target Training Online Institute, one of the videos to be...
Target Training
Feb 16, 20172 min read
2 Exercises to Improve Toe Height for Irish Dance
If you go to any Irish dance class, you’ll probably hear the teacher say “stay up on your toes,” “toe height,” or “heels dropping” at...
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Oct 5, 20161 min read
Doming: foot exercise featured in Irish Dance Magazine
Did you read the October 2016 issue of Irish Dance Magazine? If not, check it out HERE! It featured an article by Target Training that...
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Jul 31, 20162 min read
4 Exercises to Improve Irish Dance Ankle Strength & Mobility
Aesthetically, it is desirable for Irish dancers to have "twisty ankles" and to land jumps in relevé (on your toes). This puts a great...
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