IrishCentral Irishdance - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1 http://www.irishcentral.com/$sectionPath IrishCentral Irishdance en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---summer-is-the-perfect-time-to-be-healthy-212035511.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---summer-is-the-perfect-time-to-be-healthy-212035511.html Irish dance diet - Summer is the perfect time to be healthy (IrishCentral) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:34:32 PDT
Summer fruitsPhoto: Flickr/Mrs MagicIf you are paying attention to my Irish dance diet, you may have noticed how slowly the weight is coming off I am not discouraged though, because I've been converting fat to muscle Go me! I'm getting so close to my goal and you know what that means? A solo dress! My oldest son (who is also in my Irish dance class) says that he can't imagine me in a solo dress READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/music-to-spruce-up-your-summer-of-irish-dance-competitions--videos-211565871.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/music-to-spruce-up-your-summer-of-irish-dance-competitions--videos-211565871.html Music to spruce up your summer of Irish dance competitions – VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:19:22 PDT
We're in dancing heaven with OARHeading to Colorado this weekend for the Pikes Peak Feis or Virginia for the Old Dominion Feis? How about Kentucky for the Louisville Feis or Illinois for the Mullane Healy Godley Feis? California for Feis at the Fair? British Columbia for the Beautiful British Columbia Feis? Or maybe you’re off to Massachusetts for the Greater Boston Teacher Feis READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/IrishVoice/Robbie-Keane-proves-he-still-has-the-golden-touch-with-hat-trick-against-Faroe-Islands-211270251.html http://www.irishcentral.com/IrishVoice/Robbie-Keane-proves-he-still-has-the-golden-touch-with-hat-trick-against-Faroe-Islands-211270251.html Ireland barely beats American Eagles 15-12 in Texas rugby match (IrishCentral) Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:49:42 PDT
By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland's second string had to hang on for dear life as the American Eagles threatened an upset in Houston on Saturday night before the visitors ran out 15-12 winners in the first test of the North American tour.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/stay-energized-at-this-weekends-irish-dance-competitions-with-simple-beats---videos-210562731.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/stay-energized-at-this-weekends-irish-dance-competitions-with-simple-beats---videos-210562731.html Stay energized at this weekend’s Irish dance competitions with simple beats - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:04:25 PDT
This weekend's gonna be OK if Ingrid Michaelson is on our iPod Heading to Massachusetts this weekend for the Boston Irish Festival Feis or the Irish Heritage Feis MA? How about Indianapolis for the Indianapolis Feis or Toronto for the Greater Toronto Feis? New Jersey for the Patricia Murphy School Feis or Texas for the Texas Capital Championships? Ohio for the Cincinnati Feis? Or maybe you’re off to New York for the United Irish Counties FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking to the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“Be OK” – Ingrid MichaelsonListen to this and envision everything going smoothly this weekend  “Hey Na Na” – Katie HerzigPlay this on the ride to the feis and you’ll instantly feel happy READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-school-in-utah-hosts-the-first-wida-open-irish-dance-competition-in-north-america---photos-210290261.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-school-in-utah-hosts-the-first-wida-open-irish-dance-competition-in-north-america---photos-210290261.html Irish dance school in Utah hosts the first WIDA open Irish dance competition in North America - PHOTOS (IrishCentral) Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:49:12 PDT
Irish dancers enjoying themselves at the first WIDA open feis in North America                                 Photo:  Sharon SummerhaysOn May 18, 2013, Irish dance schools in the Western United States came together for the first WIDA (World Irish Dance Association) competition in the United States WIDA is a fairly new Irish dance organization, based out of Europe, and focuses on organizing workshops, competitions, and examinations to help promote interest in Irish dancing, language, music, and culture In recent years, schools involved with WIDA have popped up in North and South America READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/hip-songs-to-ring-in-a-summer-of-feiseanna--videos-209672551.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/hip-songs-to-ring-in-a-summer-of-feiseanna--videos-209672551.html Hip songs to ring in a summer of feiseanna – VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 31 May 2013 09:04:14 PDT
There are no dance jitters when The Temper Trap is playingHeading to Missouri this weekend for the Ozark Mountains Feis or North Carolina for Feile Rince Charlotte? How about Oregon for the Oregon State Championship Feis or New York for the Buffalo Feis? Massachusetts for the Greene-O’Leary Feis or Michigan for the Detroit International Feis? Arizona for the Grand Canyon State Feis? Connecticut for the Hartford Feis? Or maybe you’re off to New Jersey for the Sexton FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all dancers and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“Trembling Hands” – The Temper TrapA jam that will slash any pre-competition nerves  “Bounce” – Calvin Harris ft READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/prep-for-a-memorial-day-weekend-of-competitions-with-fresh-music---videos-208833621.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/prep-for-a-memorial-day-weekend-of-competitions-with-fresh-music---videos-208833621.html Prep for a Memorial Day weekend of competitions with fresh music - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 24 May 2013 09:19:00 PDT
The Sounds help with our mission to winHeading to New York this weekend for the Roisin Academy Feis or British Columbia for the West Coast Irish Dance Championships? How about Ohio for the Akron AOH Feis or the Cleveland Feis? Tennessee for the Memphis Feis or Maryland for the Comhaltas Irish Dance Festival? California for the California Spring Feis? Or maybe you’re off to Illinois for the Chicago FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all dancers and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Song With A Mission” – The SoundsA jam to help push you towards your mission of winning first place  “Higher” – Mark RosasThis one will make you want to kick and leap higher than ever READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---practice-pays-off---photo-208432441.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---practice-pays-off---photo-208432441.html Irish dance diet six months in, practice pays off - PHOTO (IrishCentral) Tue, 21 May 2013 08:18:53 PDT
Adult Irish dancers Heather Peterson and Christy Dorrity Utah Legacy Open Feis 2013 (Photo: Dustin Peterson)My motivation to practice daily varies depending on whether or not I have a feis or performance coming up and what else is going on in my life When I consistently practice my dancing on a daily basis I see a big differenceHow I'm doing on my Irish dance diet:Month: 6Weight: 144Weight lost: 11 poundsMuscle gained: 9Total fat loss: 20This weekend I attended the Utah Legacy Open Feis (watch for a full article on the feis), the first competition I've been too since I started my Irish dance diet I felt so much lighter on my feet and my confidence has increased READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/start-your-feis-filled-weekend-with-these-songs---videos-207883571.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/start-your-feis-filled-weekend-with-these-songs---videos-207883571.html Start your feis-filled weekend with these songs - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:33:50 PDT
You can't storm the dance floor without blasting Hot ChipHeading to Alberta this weekend for the Wild Rose Feis or Florida for the Orlando Feis? How about Arizona for the Tucson Feis or Quebec City for Feis Montreal? Ontario for the Capital Feis? New Hampshire for the Murray Academy Feis? Or maybe you’re off to New York for the Emerald Association of Putnam County FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all dancers and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Ready For The Floor” – Hot ChipGet ready to hit the dance floor with this song  “My Number” – FoalsPlay this for an extra pep in your step READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/the-songs-you-must-play-before-dancing-this-weekend---videos-206906081.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/the-songs-you-must-play-before-dancing-this-weekend---videos-206906081.html The songs you must play before dancing this weekend - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 10 May 2013 06:03:39 PDT
We're dreaming up a winning weekend with Midi MatildaHeading to Massachusetts this weekend for the Cape Cod Feis or New York for the Sheahan-Gormley Orance County Feis? How about California for the St Ambrose Spring Feis or Ohio for the Queen City Feis? North Carolina for the Holy Angels Feis? Ontario for the Mae and Paddy Butler Memorial Feis? Or maybe you’re off to Kentucky for the Bluegrass FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all dancers and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Day Dreams” – Midi MatildaListen to this while dreaming about winning first place READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/fusion-fighters-exclusive-interview---video-206535781.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/fusion-fighters-exclusive-interview---video-206535781.html Exclusive interview with dance performance group Fusion Fighters who combine Irish, tap, African gumboot, and hip hop - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Tue, 07 May 2013 08:48:33 PDT
Fusion FightersNew on the dance performance scene are a group who call themselves the Fusion Fighters Wearing custom tap shoes and masks, these dancers combine Irish, tap, African gumboot, and hip hop, in an effort to push the limits of how each of these separate dance forms have traditionally been viewed The dancers remain anonymous as they perform onstage and in video One of the dancers said, “The new age of dance is coming, and it’s more about the movement and not about us as individuals—less distractions and more intrigue READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/get-pumped-for-a-weekend-of-irish-dancing-competitions-with-these-songs---videos-205973561.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/get-pumped-for-a-weekend-of-irish-dancing-competitions-with-these-songs---videos-205973561.html Get pumped for a weekend of Irish dancing competitions with these songs - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 03 May 2013 09:03:30 PDT
Mika's making us love this weekendHeading to Georgia this weekend for the Peach State Feis or Ontario for the Forest City Feis? How about Wisconsin for the Wisconsin Spring Feis or New Jersey for the Shea-Jennings School Feis? Or maybe you’re off to Connecticut for the Lynn Academy Spring FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all dancers and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Love Today” – Mika You’re gonna love the day (and your dancing) after playing this  “Now” – ParamoreWake up with this jam on the ride to the competitions READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/continue-the-spring-feis-vibe-with-these-tunes---videos-204840941.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/continue-the-spring-feis-vibe-with-these-tunes---videos-204840941.html Continue the spring feis vibe with these tunes - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:03:17 PDT
Of Monsters and Men is carrying us through this weekend's feis mayhemHeading to Alberta, Canada this weekend for the Mattierin Spring “Feis In The Park” or Utah for Feis SLC? How about Minnesota for the Minneapolis Feis or Florida for the South Florida Feis? Arkansas for the Little Rock Feis? New York for the Bob Gabor CNY Feis? Or maybe you’re off to Washington for the Emerald City Feis, Pennsylvania for the Four Provinces Feis or Massachusetts for the Forbes FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking to the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Little Talks” – Of Monsters and MenClose your eyes and let the song carry you to a winning mindset  “Trinity” – Paper TonguesA great song that will make you feel powerful and strong READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---5-non-scale-ways-to-find-victory---photo-204377311.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---5-non-scale-ways-to-find-victory---photo-204377311.html Irish dance diet - five non-scale ways to find victory - PHOTO (IrishCentral) Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:18:13 PDT
Christy Dorrity 19 pounds loston the Irish Dance DietPhoto: Christy DorrityWhen people ask me how much weight I've lost, I cringe I've lost a bit more than 10 pounds since Thanksgiving, and that's pretty slow going for the amount of work I'm putting into it The scale isn't the only indication of victory in my quest to be healthy and fitHow I'm doing on my Irish dance diet:Month: 5Weight: 144Weight lost: 11 poundsMuscle gained: 8Total fat loss: 19So what are some other ways that you can keep motivated when the scale stays the same (notice that I did not lose even a pound this month, but my fat loss decreased)?When you exercise and eat healthy:Your body is happier READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/tunes-to-add-an-extra-spring-in-your-step-this-feis-weekend---videos-203764561.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/tunes-to-add-an-extra-spring-in-your-step-this-feis-weekend---videos-203764561.html Tunes to add an extra spring in your step this feis weekend - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:03:07 PDT
Angels and Airwaves take us on a weekend adventureHeading to Ohio this weekend for the Buckeye State Feis? How about Texas for the Emerald School Bluebonnet Feis or California for the Golden State Feis? Or maybe you’re off to New Jersey for the Cummins School Feis at the BeachNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking to the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “The Adventure” – Angels and AirwavesThis one will get you pumped for the weekend’s adventure  “One Step At A Time” – Jordin SparksPlay this while focusing on your dances one step at a time READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/irish-dance-and-pop-culture/heartbeat-of-home-online-auditions-prompt-influx-of-amazing-dancer-videos---videos-202886671.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/irish-dance-and-pop-culture/heartbeat-of-home-online-auditions-prompt-influx-of-amazing-dancer-videos---videos-202886671.html 'Heartbeat of Home' online auditions prompt influx of amazing dancer videos - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:48:04 PDT
Mollie McCabe, of Buffalo, NY, Irish step dances along the shores of Lake Erie in her "Heartbeat of Home" audition videoOpen auditions for "Heartbeat of Home" -- the dance fusion show produced by the creators of "Riverdance" -- began Monday, and the competition is as fierce as it is diverse READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/fun-songs-you-must-play-before-this-weekends-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-202704781.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/fun-songs-you-must-play-before-this-weekends-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-202704781.html Fun songs you must play before this weekend’s Irish dancing competitions - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:02:59 PDT
The Postelles keep the dancing comingHeading to Connecticut this weekend for the Horgan Academy Spring Feis? How about Colorado for the Feile Denver & Colorado State Championship? Or maybe you're off to Massachusetts for the Hansen-Keohane School FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all dancers and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“Sleep on the Dance Floor” – The Postelles This song will just put you in a great, dancing mood  “Time To Move” – CarmenNo, seriously, it’s time to get moving READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/dance-the-weekend-away-with-these-feis-worthy-songs---videos-201625091.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/dance-the-weekend-away-with-these-feis-worthy-songs---videos-201625091.html Dance the weekend away with these feis-worthy songs - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:02:49 PDT
What can we say? Pitbull makes us feel like dancingHeading to Connecticut this weekend for the Lenihan School Feis?No matter if your competing this weekend or just practicing for future feiseanna, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all dancers and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“Feel This Moment” – Pitbull ft Christina Aguilera Listen to this while thinking about how awesome it feels to dance “Dance Our Tears Away” – John De Sohn ft READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/taipei-irish-dance-academy-hosts-the-first-open-feis-in-asia---photos-200993311.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/taipei-irish-dance-academy-hosts-the-first-open-feis-in-asia---photos-200993311.html Taipei Irish dance academy hosts the first open feis in Asia - PHOTOS (IrishCentral) Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:03:00 PDT
Taipei Irish Dance Academy at the first Taipei Feis in TaiwanPhoto: courtesy Yi-han HsiaoYi-han Hsiao TCRG, and Ronan Morgan TCRG founded the Taipei Irish Dance Academy in 2006 In November they hosted the first open feis competition in Asia, and recently sent their first World qualifier to the World Irish dance competition in Boston, USAChristy:  Tell me about the Taipei Irish Dance Academy How did the academy get its start?Yi-han:  Along with my teacher Ronan Morgan, we set up the school in the summer of 2006 READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/get-ready-for-the-2013-world-irish-dancing-championships-with-these-tunes---videos-199531861.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/get-ready-for-the-2013-world-irish-dancing-championships-with-these-tunes---videos-199531861.html Get ready for the 2013 World Irish Dancing Championships with these tunes - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:47:42 PDT
The Saw Doctors have won us overHeading to Pennsylvania this weekend for the West Virginia Feis at Pittsburgh? Or maybe you’re off to Massachusetts for the 2013 World Irish Dancing ChampionshipsNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“To Win Just Once” – The Saw DoctorsListen to this…then picture yourself winning  “Bright Lights” – The PoguesAn upbeat jam that will get you ready to dance under those stage lights READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---the-three-levels-of-performance-199026051.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---the-three-levels-of-performance-199026051.html Irish dance diet - The three levels of performance (IrishCentral) Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:47:22 PDT
Performance-ready Irish dancersPhoto: deviantART user ukapalaApril is a big month for many Irish dance organizations The World Irish Dance Competition in Boston for An Coimisuin dancers, and the World and European Irish dance competition in Germany for WIDA are both held in April Good luck to all of you ladies and gents working so hard How do you make certain that you are ready to perform?How I'm doing on my Irish dance diet:Month: 4Weight: 144Weight lost: 11 poundsMuscle gained: 6 READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/how-to-find-a-four-leaf-clover-for-st-patricks-day---ten-facts-about-the-lucky-charm---video-197511131.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/how-to-find-a-four-leaf-clover-for-st-patricks-day---ten-facts-about-the-lucky-charm---video-197511131.html How to find a four leaf clover for St. Patrick's Day - ten facts about the lucky charm - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:17:17 PDT
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The Ting Tings help keep your head in the feisHeading to Washington this weekend for the Pacific Northwest Championships or Massachusetts for the North Shore Feis?No matter your competitive destination, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Keep Your Head” – The Ting TingsKeep your head in the game with this catchy jam  “Ride” – The Cary BrothersRide into the feis with this relaxing tune  “Nothing Else Matters” – MetallicaNothing else matters except dancing your best READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/interview-with-gyula-glaser-co-creator-of-camp-rince-berlin-irish-dance-workshop---photos-195207571.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/interview-with-gyula-glaser-co-creator-of-camp-rince-berlin-irish-dance-workshop---photos-195207571.html Interview with Gyula Glaser, co-creator of Camp Rince Berlin Irish dance workshop - PHOTOS (IrishCentral) Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:02:02 PST
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Get the Friday party started with some Swedish House MafiaHeading to Wisconsin this weekend for the Lavin-Cassidy Feis or Connecticut for the CT Shoreline Irish Dance Champs? How about Alberta, Canada for the Possak Feis at the Tower or North Carolina for the Walsh Kelley School Feis? California for Feis Rince Conejo Valley? Texas for the Texas State Championships and Feis? Or maybe you’re off to New Jersey for the Garden State FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Don’t You Worry Child” – Swedish House Mafia ft John MartinPut any nerves at ease with this song READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-23rd--24th-february-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--192498621.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-23rd--24th-february-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--192498621.html Songs for the 23rd – 24th February Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:46:44 PST
Heading to British Columbia this weekend for the Van-Eire Traditional Dance Assoc Feis or New Jersey for the Broesler School Feis? How about Mexico City for the Mexico City Feis or Georgia for Feis Na Tara? New Mexico for the New Mexico State Championships & Feis? New York for the Inishfree Feis? Or maybe you’re off to Massachusetts for the Forbes FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Go Your Own Way” – Fleetwood MacRemember: You’re the only one in control of your dancing  “Hall of Fame” – The Script ft READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---four-ways-to-travel-and-lose-weight---photos-191884991.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---four-ways-to-travel-and-lose-weight---photos-191884991.html Irish Dance Diet - four ways to travel and lose weight (IrishCentral) Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:16:44 PST
Irish dance diet while on business(and winning second place in a short story contest)Photo: Christy DorrityMy husband and I went out of town to a writing conference over the weekend, and it wasn't easy to eat healthy and stay focused I planned my own meals for in between sessions, ate smart, small portions at restaurants, and made the most of the hotel's exercise roomI tried my best while we were away from home, but I was still nervous to get on the scale I was pleased to see that I had more than maintained--I had actually lost weight READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-16th--17th-february-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--191396041.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-16th--17th-february-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--191396041.html Songs for the 16th – 17th February Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:01:35 PST
Heading to Missouri this weekend for the St Louis Irish Arts Feis and St Louis Winter Feis? How about California for Feis San Francisco? Or maybe you’re off to New York for Feis na Nollag?No matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Be Calm” – Fun READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/news_from_ireland/Thugs-in-Roscommon-ransack-pensioners-home-hours-after-fatal-car-crash-191371711.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/news_from_ireland/Thugs-in-Roscommon-ransack-pensioners-home-hours-after-fatal-car-crash-191371711.html Thugs in Roscommon ransack pensioner’s home hours after fatal car crash (IrishCentral) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:41:47 PST
By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Locals in the Co. Roscommon village of Kiltoom were horrified this week when thieves ransacked the home of an elderly woman who died tragically in a car accident just hours earlier.

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Heading to California this weekend for Feis Orange County? How about Alberta, Canada for the Rince ISSS Championships?No matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us! “Madness” – MuseTake a break from the feis madness and stretch with this tune“We Own the Sky” – M83You’ll feel like owning the stage after playing this “I Will Not Bow” – Breaking BenjaminGet ready to dance (and bow) with this strong song READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/celtic-dreams-colombia-irish-dancers-push-for-qualified-instruction---photos-189773651.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/celtic-dreams-colombia-irish-dancers-push-for-qualified-instruction---photos-189773651.html Celtic Dreams Colombia Irish dancers push for qualified instruction - PHOTOS (IrishCentral) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:01:20 PST
Celtic Dreams Colombia adult Irish dancersPhoto: courtesy Dorotea Rojas Maya  "When you have passion toward something, you keep on doing what you like"~Dorotea Rojas Maya of Celtic Dreams ColumbiaDespite a lack of certified Irish dance teachers in Colombia, Dorotea Rojas Maya, director of Celtic Dreams Columbia continues to search for training so that she can teach her students Dorotea agreed to tell us more of what Irish dancing is like in ColombiaChristy:  What influenced you to decide, along with Daniela Rosales, to start the first group of Irish and Scottish dance of Colombia?Dorotea:  What influenced both of us to start the group is the love and passion we have towards Irish and Scottish dances READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-2nd--3rd-february-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-189359831.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-2nd--3rd-february-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-189359831.html Songs for the 2nd – 3rd February Irish Dancing Competitions - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:01:20 PST
Heading to Minnesota this weekend for the Mall of America Feis or New York for the O'Rourke Feis? How about Utah for the Shelley Wasatch Winterfeis or Texas for the Heart of Texas Feis? Alberta, Canada for the Blakey Feis? Ohio for the North Coast Feis? Or maybe you’re off to Connecticut for the Shamrock School Feis?No matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking to the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“In The Air” – Morgan PageStart stretching with this song “Where’s Your Head At” – Jean Elan (Klaas Remix)Get your head in the game with this powerful jam “Triumphant” – Mariah Carey ft READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-26th--27th-january-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--188361041.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-26th--27th-january-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--188361041.html Songs for the 26th – 27th January Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:16:06 PST
Heading to Colorado this weekend for the Colorado Winterfeis or Connecticut for the Horgan Academy Winter Feis? How about Ontario for the O'Donnell Winter Feis or Georgia for the King O'Sullivan Winter Feis?No matter your competitive destination, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“Wide Awake” – KennaStill sleepy on the drive to the feis? This jam will snap you out of that  “I Want You To” – Weezer Make moves with this cheery song  “Where I’m Going” – Cut CopyNervous before dancing? Play this to remember you’re not alone READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---strength-training-for-irish-dancers---video-187840471.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---strength-training-for-irish-dancers---video-187840471.html Irish dance diet - Strength training for Irish dancers - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:01:01 PST
Monika Volkmar, Dance Personal TrainerPhoto: courtesy Monika Volkmar"My top 3 reasons for dancers to strength train are to correct muscle imbalances, to gain full body strength, and to improve technical execution"~Monika Volkmar, Dance Personal trainerOver the holidays I hired a personal trainer to help me with my Irish dance diet I want to do this right, and balance good eating with strength training and cardio health It's going great READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-19th--20th-january-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--187479161.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-19th--20th-january-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--187479161.html Songs for the 19th – 20th January Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:00:56 PST
Heading to California this weekend for the John Kennelly Memorial Feis or Wisconsin for the Wisconsin Winterfeis and the Dairyland Feis? How about Connecticut for the Pender Keady Academy Feis or Louisiana for Feis New Orleans and LA State Championships? Arizona for Feis in the Desert? Or maybe you’re off to New York for Feis na Blian NuaNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Charlie Brown” – ColdplayA high-energy song to get you moving  “Live in This City” – DragonettePut your shoes and costume on while listening to this jam READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-12th---13th-january-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-186464491.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-12th---13th-january-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-186464491.html Songs for the 12th - 13th January Irish Dancing Competitions - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:16:44 PST
Happy 2013, feising families! Hope you all had a relaxing, seasonal break…and are ready for the next round of weekend competitions Heading to Pennsylvania this weekend for Feis na Cara?No matter if you’re hitting up your first competition after the holiday season or just starting to plan your weekends of feiseanna for the next 12 months, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage at the start of this year Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“Just Like Starting Over” – John LennonStart this year on a high note with a big win  “The New Year” – Death Cab for CutiePlay this when walking into the venue READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-inspires-galway-man-to-pursue-career-for-life-touch-wood---video-185974571.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-inspires-galway-man-to-pursue-career-for-life-touch-wood---video-185974571.html Irish dance inspires Galway man to pursue career for life-touch wood - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:00:49 PST
Fergal Costello with Touchwood Handcrafted MemoriesPhoto: courtesy Fergal CostelloIn life, unlike competition, no one can tell you what place you come! So if you love something, if you’re passionate about it, get out and do it and don’t give a second thought to what anyone else may think In the long run, you will be the winner~Fergal Costello Irish dancer and owner of Touchwood Handcrafted MemoriesWhen Fergal Costello of Galway, Ireland, was sixteen years old, he spent the summer working with a local wood craftsman by day, and dancing in an Irish dance show by night, a pattern that would turn into a life's workCostello began learning Irish dance at the Brady Scanlan School from his mum, Mary Brady Costello, and Jackie Scanlan READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/irish-dance-and-pop-culture/the-top-12-irish-dance-videos-of-2012---videos-185357411.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/irish-dance-and-pop-culture/the-top-12-irish-dance-videos-of-2012---videos-185357411.html The top 12 Irish dance videos of 2012 - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:15:30 PST
Prodijig, winners of Sky1's "Got to Dance," claim the No 1 spot on our list Last year's most popular Irish dance videos were innovative and surprising, and just when we thought Irish dance couldn't get that much more exciting, 2012 packed a wallop with dubstep-inspired step dancing, "Got to Dance" champs and One Direction treble reelsBased solely on pageviews attributed to individual Irish dancing videos uploaded to YouTube in the last year, these are the top 12 Irish dance videos of 2012:1 READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---whats-your-currency-motivate-yourself-183894701.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---whats-your-currency-motivate-yourself-183894701.html Irish dance diet - What's your currency? Motivate yourself! (IrishCentral) Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:02:23 PST
Irish dance solo dressavailable on wwwdance-againcomMonth 2Weight: 152Total Weight lost: 3This month I've been very motivated I've been working hard at dance, and also cross training with weight resistance and cardio on the elliptical machine READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Riordan-Clan-183507741.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Riordan-Clan-183507741.html Riordan Clan (IrishCentral) Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:23:57 PST
By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

 Irish Derivation- Spelling variations include O’Riordan, O’Rearden, and Rearden. 

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Irish dancers in along the Hong Kong skylinePhoto: courtesy Kathryn O'Connor-Barton Isn't it amazing to see how a love of Irish dance hops and leaps over continents all over the world? I love hearing from Irish dancers from different cultures Today I've got Kathryn O' Connor-Barton TCRG, ADCRG, who began the O'Connor-Barton Irish Dance school in Hong Kong, AsiaChristy Dorrity:  Please tell me about Irish dancing in Hong Kong How long has the dance form been present, and how did your school begin?Kathryn:  The school began in November 2011, after a move to Hong Kong for our family meant me leaving Scotland, and the irish dance school I had there, and opening a dance school in Hong Kong READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-8th--9th-december-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--182543801.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-8th--9th-december-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--182543801.html Songs for the 8th – 9th December Irish Dancing competitions – VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:16:32 PST
Heading to California this weekend for the Claddagh Feile na Nollaig? How about Ontario for the Feile Nollaig? Or maybe you’re off to Massachusetts for the O'Shea Chaplin Christmas FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “The Season’s Upon Us” – Dropkick MurphysA new jam to get you moving during the festive season“Christmas Wish” – Stacie OrricoStretch with this and focus on making your wish of winning come true READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-30th-november--2nd-december-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--181545331.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-30th-november--2nd-december-irish-dancing-competitions--videos--181545331.html Songs for the 30th November – 2nd December Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:16:20 PST
Heading to Louisiana this weekend for the 2012 Southern Region Oireachtas? How about British Columbia for the De Danaan Feis? Or maybe you’re off to Massachusetts for the Haley and Nevin School FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stageBest of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “Let It Rock” – Kevin Rudolf ft Lil WaynePlay this when walking into the venue and you’ll feel awesome READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---four-ways-to-celebrate-without-food-181043731.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dance-diet---four-ways-to-celebrate-without-food-181043731.html Irish dance diet - Four ways to celebrate without food (IrishCentral) Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:46:19 PST
Enjoy Christmas foods while on the Irish dance dietPhoto: flickr user wicckedThe holidays can be a challenging time to lose weight You and I can do it with a little bit of planningAfter all, there are other ways to celebrate!I really didn't want to post an update on my Irish dance diet this month Yes, I did lose weight, but I gained it back last week over the long holiday weekend READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-22nd---25th-november-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-180592441.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-22nd---25th-november-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-180592441.html Songs for the 22nd - 25th November Irish Dancing Competitions - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 23 Nov 2012 06:01:43 PST
Heading to Michigan this weekend for the Mid-America Oireachtas? How about Pennsylvania for the Mid-Atlantic Oireachtas?No matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“Gratitude” – Paul McCartneyShare this song with your TCRGs and support team before getting up on stage “Promises” – Nero and Skrillex RemixMake a personal promise that you’ll dance your hardest this weekend ---------------------READ MORE:Songs for the 16th – 18th November Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOSSongs for the 10th – 11th November Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOSSongs for the 3rd – 4th November Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS ----------------------“Simple Things” – Zero 7A great song to help clear your head of nerves READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dancing-school-thrives-like-a-rose-in-the-mexico-desert---photos-180245181.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/irish-dancing-school-thrives-like-a-rose-in-the-mexico-desert---photos-180245181.html Irish dancing school thrives like a rose in the Mexico desert - PHOTOS (IrishCentral) Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:16:11 PST
Yovanna Torres, adult Irish dancer in Mexico in "Take the Floor 2012" Photo: courtesy Yovanna TorresIn May of 2000, Irish Dancing de Mexico was founded by Alicia Mosti, a trained ballerina, and self- trained and later certified, Irish dance teacher Now there are seven academies under Mosti's dance school, the newest of which is located in Tijuana, taught by Yovanna Torres Blanco, who also runs an academy in Guadalajara Irish dancers in MexicoOn November 8, 2012, dancers from Irish Dancing de Mexico participated in "Fiesta de los San Patricios", a celebration honoring the Irish fighters of Mexico Along with the Rose Ritchie Academy of Irish Dance, Blanco's students were able to perform for an enthusiastic crowd READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-16th--18th-november-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-179652291.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-16th--18th-november-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-179652291.html Songs for the 16th – 18th November Irish Dancing Competitions - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:01:06 PST
Heading to Georgia this weekend for Feis ATL or the Celtic Rose Feis? How about Washington for the Western Region Oireachtas or Rhode Island for the New England Region Oireachtas?No matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!  “One More Chance” – The Jackson 5One more weekend, one more chance to prove you’re a champ “Toes” – Norah JonesPlay this while stretching…and thinking of pointing your toes ---------------------READ MORE:Songs for the 10th – 11th November Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOSSongs for the 3rd – 4th November Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS Songs for the 1st – 2nd September Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS----------------------“Fixed” – StarsThis beat will instantly bring you to your (perfectly crossed) feet READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/gall-tir-dance-group-promotes-irish-dancing-in-the-czech-republic-179178641.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/gall-tir-dance-group-promotes-irish-dancing-in-the-czech-republic-179178641.html Gall-Tír dance group promotes Irish dancing in the Czech Republic (IrishCentral) Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:46:03 PST
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Heading to Arkansas this weekend for the River Valley Feis or South Carolina for the Lowcountry Feis? How about New Jersey for the New Jersey State Feis or Connecticut for the Horgan Academy Fall Feis? Pennsylvania for the Coyle School Feis? Or maybe you’re off to Illinois for the Chicago Autumn FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“When I’m Up (I Can’t Get Down)” – Great Big SeaYou’ll feel unstoppable after listening to this “Dancing in Circles” – Love and TheftPlay this relaxing jam right before you go out and dance READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/us-dancer-and-writer-sj-velasquez-might-as-well-keep-jigging-with-two-legs----photos-177516321.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/adult-irish-dancing/us-dancer-and-writer-sj-velasquez-might-as-well-keep-jigging-with-two-legs----photos-177516321.html US dancer and writer S.J. Velasquez might as well keep jigging with two legs - PHOTOS (IrishCentral) Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:52 PST
Adult Irish dancer SJ Velasquez from New York, USAPhoto: courtesy SJ READ MORE ]]>