http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/Irish+Dancing IrishCentral Irish Dancing 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 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 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/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/2013-world-irish-dancing-championships-returns-to-south-dublin-200061471.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/2013-world-irish-dancing-championships-returns-to-south-dublin-200061471.html Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:17:44 PDT
Dancers take the stage at the 2013 World Irish Dance ChampionshipsThings are staying busy with The Gathering Dublin lately We've had a number of tournaments; everything from kickboxing to Irish dancing, from poker to Norwegian poker (basically poker but played with a lot more people from Norway)Right now we are delighted to be involved with another Irish dancing event 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 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/get-up-and-irish-dance/the-perfect-tunes-to-get-you-ready-for-this-weekends-irish-dance-competitions---videos-196422111.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/the-perfect-tunes-to-get-you-ready-for-this-weekends-irish-dance-competitions---videos-196422111.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:17:08 PST
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/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-2nd--3rd-march-irish-dancing-competitions--videos-194207141.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-2nd--3rd-march-irish-dancing-competitions--videos-194207141.html Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:46:59 PST
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 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/travel/the-gathering-dublin/irish-dancing---450-dancers-competing-in-south-dublin---video-191677971.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/irish-dancing---450-dancers-competing-in-south-dublin---video-191677971.html Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:01:40 PST
On February 17th 2013 The Gathering Dublin held its first event: supporting the 26th Annual Feile Rince (Ciaraithe leis An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha) Held in Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co Dublin, 450 dancers competed in three competition areas, a great turn out as you can see in the videoA special Gathering competition was also held, with participants from all over the world taking part 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 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/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-9th--10th-february-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-190362981.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-9th--10th-february-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-190362981.html Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:01:31 PST
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/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 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/travel/the-gathering-dublin/jigs-reels--hornpipes-in-south-dublin-189108001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/jigs-reels--hornpipes-in-south-dublin-189108001.html Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:01:12 PST
Reel Jig Slip jig Hornpipe 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 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/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 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 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/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 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 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/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 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/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 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/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-10th--11th-november-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-178085041.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/irishdance/get-up-and-irish-dance/songs-for-the-10th--11th-november-irish-dancing-competitions---videos-178085041.html Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:00:53 PST
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 ]]>