http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/Irish+dancing+competitions IrishCentral Irish dancing competitions en-us 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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/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 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 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 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 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 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/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/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 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 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 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 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 ]]>