IrishCentral irish dance - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1 http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/irish+dance IrishCentral irish dance 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 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/roots/irish-community-connections/dance-out-for-jane-richard-marathon-victim-206489241.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/dance-out-for-jane-richard-marathon-victim-206489241.html Dance Out for Jane in Boston a huge success (IrishCentral) Tue, 07 May 2013 02:18:38 PDT The Richard FamilyThe local Irish Dancing community in Boston came out in force last Saturday April 27 to support Jane Richard, the seven-year-old from Dorchester who lost a leg in the Boston marathon bombings The April 12th terrorist attack also claimed the life of her eight-year-old brother Martin and seriously injured her mother DeniseWhen the news spread among the local Irish dancing community about Jane, plans for a fundraiser began The dance took place in the Hancock Hall, 200 Berkeley Street, with all 1,080 seats sold out READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/New-Irish-festival-GaelFest-to-showcase-music-dance-sports-arts-and-literature-206401031.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/New-Irish-festival-GaelFest-to-showcase-music-dance-sports-arts-and-literature-206401031.html New Irish festival GaelFest to showcase music, dance, sports, arts and literature (IrishCentral) Tue, 07 May 2013 05:20:47 PDT
By: JANE WALSH

On Saturday, June 1st 2013, Claddagh na nGael will present a brand new festival, GaelFest, celebrating traditional Irish culture in all its varied forms and expressions. 

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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/ent/Irish-dance-and-sci-fi---Alan-Kenefick-choreographs-Prodijigs-new-show-Footstorm---VIDEOS-204887421.html http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Irish-dance-and-sci-fi---Alan-Kenefick-choreographs-Prodijigs-new-show-Footstorm---VIDEOS-204887421.html Irish dance and sci-fi - Alan Kenefick choreographs Prodijig’s new show “Footstorm” - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:20:50 PDT
By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Irish dance group Prodijig  are saving the world in a new science fiction dance show called “Footstrom.” The show is choreographed by Alan Kenefick, who formerly worked on the international sensation “Riverdance” and has an original score by composer Rupert Christie.

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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/news/Irish-dance-community-rally-to-support-Richard-family---victims-of-Boston-marathon-blast--VIDEO-203566511.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-dance-community-rally-to-support-Richard-family---victims-of-Boston-marathon-blast--VIDEO-203566511.html Irish dance community rally to support Richard family - victims of Boston marathon blast- VIDEO (IrishCentral) Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:02:12 PDT
By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish dancers from across New England are set to show their support for the Richard family at a Boston “Irish dance out” this weekend. This fundraiser is just one of the many ways the community have rallied around the Dorchester, Boston family who lost their son Martin (8) in Monday’s bombing.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/concannons-village-benefit-dance-203310961.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/concannons-village-benefit-dance-203310961.html Concannon’s Village Benefit Dance (IrishCentral) Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:48:14 PDT A benefit dance will take place on Saturday, April 20 at Concannon's Village, 60 Lenox St in Norwood to benefit The Arc of South NorfolkThe dance takes place from 730pm to 11 READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/friends-of-the-orphans-benefit-dance-203310941.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/friends-of-the-orphans-benefit-dance-203310941.html Friends of the Orphans Benefit Dance (IrishCentral) Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:48:13 PDT A posthumous recognition award was given to the great musician Larry Reynolds Sr for his contributions to music and his wiliness to always help out a cause when needed His wife Phyllis accepted the award from Winnie Henry right with sons Jimmy and Larry Jr, daughter Debbie and Gerry McGrath, of the St READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-dancing-championships-huge-success-203310931.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-dancing-championships-huge-success-203310931.html Irish Dancing Championships Huge Success (IrishCentral) Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:48:13 PDT Members of the Harney AcademyThe 43rd World Irish Dancing Championships took place in Boston this year and finished on March 31 Over 7,000 dancers from around the globe competed before the judges in over 30 different categories including group, ceili, hard shoe, and soft shoe competitionsFor only the 2nd time ever, the ‘Worlds’ were held in the US For eight days, thousands of competitors and spectators filled the city for the prestigious event 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/roots/n-Focus-Gary-Healy---New-York-immigration-lawyer-and-Irish-dance-teacher-202362751.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/n-Focus-Gary-Healy---New-York-immigration-lawyer-and-Irish-dance-teacher-202362751.html In Focus: Gary Healy - New York immigration lawyer and Irish dance teacher (IrishCentral) Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:05:39 PDT
By: MOLLY MULDOON

Background: Healy is an immigration attorney, an Irish dance teacher and adjudicator based in New York. He also toured with Riverdance for many years.

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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/roots/Riverdance-in-bid-to-break-world-record-for-longest-Irish-dancing-line-to-mark-The-Gathering---VIDEO-201417571.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Riverdance-in-bid-to-break-world-record-for-longest-Irish-dancing-line-to-mark-The-Gathering---VIDEO-201417571.html Riverdance in bid to break world record for longest Irish dancing line to mark The Gathering - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:16:38 PDT
By: MATT KEOUGH

Riverdance-The Gathering is asking for help from attendees who want to be apart of an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest Irish dancing line. 

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