Setting goals and knowing what you need to work on is easy… But gaining clarity around priorities, staying motivated, and actually creating a plan that you stick to? Not no much! There are so many things constantly causing us to shift focus or fall off track… Not necessarily even intentionally – half the time we
Welcome! Over the next 7 days, we’ll be covering a whole array of things that contribute to how successful your competition day is… Not in terms of results, but with regard to how well YOU perform! Each day we’ll be covering a different topic, encompassing all things body and mind, and tying it all together
The perfect time to start following through on those things you know you should do, but somehow never quite manage to keep up… IS NOW! Building healthy habits is imperative to performing your best mentally and physically; It’s not enough to simply ‘rest’ (which in itself is often not prioritised enough!) We have to be
“Should I be working towards my splits as an Irish Dancer?” 100% YES! First off, if you want to be able to get full range in things like turnout and extension, you need the flexibility to be able to do so…  Second, without a large useable range of motion; in order to improve your technique
Posture is the foundational technique for us as Irish Dancers… Without the proper facilitation of technique; it’s impossible to breath properly, maintain stillness, and activate properly through our core. The repercussions of which detriment both the look of our performance, and ability to progress! So not only is it an aesthetic necessity; it also has
Welcome! Having a beautiful point is hugely sought after as a dancer; A high arch & lovely lines from your knee to the tip of your toe, is an attribute everyone wants to have! But it’s not just the LOOK of your point that’s important… The alignment of your feet and ankles tells a lot
Welcome! I’m EXCITED! This challenge is a little different to the ones I’ve done before… Not only is it a full 3 weeks long, I’ve laid out a complete progressive programme that is READY AND WAITING to take your stamina to the next level! There’s a couple of particular components we as Irish Dancers need