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

New 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.

Irish dance diet - five non-scale ways to find victory - PHOTO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:18:13 PDT

Taipei Irish dance academy hosts the first open feis in Asia - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:03:00 PDT

Photo: courtesy Yi-han Hsiao

Yi-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, USA.

Irish dance diet - The three levels of performance (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:47:22 PDT

April 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:

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

Interview with Gyula Glaser, co-creator of Camp Rince Berlin Irish dance workshop - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:02:02 PST

Irish Dance Diet - four ways to travel and lose weight (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:16:44 PST

Celtic Dreams Colombia Irish dancers push for qualified instruction - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:01:20 PST

"When you have passion toward something, you keep on doing what you like."

Irish dance diet - Strength training for Irish dancers - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:01:01 PST

Irish dance inspires Galway man to pursue career for life-touch wood - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:00:49 PST

Photo: courtesy Fergal Costello

In 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.

Irish dance diet - What's your currency? Motivate yourself! (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:02:23 PST

Month 2
Weight: 152
Total Weight lost: 3
This 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. I've been trying really hard to eat whole wheat and lots of great veggies and fruits. I've been enjoying it--more than I thought I would.

Irish dance in Hong Kong is not too different than in Glasgow - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:01:36 PST

Irish dance diet - Four ways to celebrate without food (IrishCentral)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:46:19 PST

Irish dancing school thrives like a rose in the Mexico desert - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:16:11 PST

Gall-Tír dance group promotes Irish dancing in the Czech Republic (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:46:03 PST

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

Book Review - Liffey Rivers #1 by Brenna Briggs (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:45:44 PDT

How fun is a mystery set at an Irish dance competition?
Liffey Rivers and the Mystery of the Sparkling Solo Dress Crown by Brenna Briggs, is the first book in a series about Liffey, a spunky, quirky girl who dreams of qualifying for an Irish dance solo dress, and eats spaghetti and meatballs the night before every competition. Because of her overbearing personality, no one can anticipate what she will do next.

Focus on Duncan Irish dance studio in Johannesburg, South Africa - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:45:52 PDT

The Irish dance diet week one - using dance and diet to get back in shape (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:30:40 PDT

An Irish dancer's guide to preventing shin splints with Dr. Jack Giangiulio (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:30:29 PDT

Vicky Roberts, adult Irish dancer from the United Kingdom - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:47:44 PDT

Book Review - The Dancer in the Painted Mask by Rod Vick (IrishCentral)

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:03:52 PDT

Interview with adult Irish dancer Lia Avetisyan from Germany - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:47:21 PDT

Foot care for Irish dancers - how to keep your feet healthy with Craig Coussins (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:17:13 PDT

Book Review and Interview - Heidi Will, author of "The Ghillie Girls" (IrishCentral)

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:47:03 PDT
Heidi Will is the author and illustrator of The Ghillie Girls: Irish Dance Pals, published in 2008 by Cinealta Press. Will based her book on the experiences she and her friends had in Irish dance. Visit Heidi Will online at www.ghilliegirls.com.
The Ghille Girls introduces four very different girls who have one thing in common: a love for Irish dance. Heidi Will uses these girls to illustrate the terms, and language that is unique to Irish dance. Vocabulary blurbs define the words that are sometimes foreign to the beginning Irish dancer.

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers in September (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:16:53 PDT

Spotlight on Birgit Engleken adult Irish dancer from Hamburg, Germany (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:46:45 PDT

Darrah Carr Irish dance group nominated for a Bessie Award - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 09:01:34 PDT

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers in August (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:16:27 PDT

Adult Irish dancers from Beaton School of Irish Dance in Maryland, USA
Photo: Courtesy Rachel Joy

Book Review: Aspects of the History of Irish Dancing by Dr. John Cullinane (IrishCentral)

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:01:06 PDT

New York's O'Rourke adult Irish dancers feel like family - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:47:09 PDT

Spotlight on adult Irish dancer Sara Gutis from Connecticut (IrishCentral)

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:15:48 PDT

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers in July (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:15:34 PDT

Book Review, Norah and The Irish Dresser series by Cynthia G. Neale - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 03:00:32 PDT

Renowned Irish dance camp welcomes young adult Irish dancers (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:30:07 PDT

Adult Irish dancer spotlight on fun and friendship at Georgia's Drake School (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:00:45 PDT

Evolution or revolution? The world is a stage for adult Irish dancers (IrishCentral)

Thu, 31 May 2012 03:15:54 PDT

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers in June (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:00:09 PDT

Hopping Mad Irish dance school for adults in the United Kingdom (IrishCentral)

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:30:18 PDT

Book review:"The Little Book of Inspiration for Irish Dancers" by Sean Connolly - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:12 PDT

by Sean Connolly

Sean Connolly released The Little Book of Inspiration for Irish Dancers in February of 2012. Though he is not a dancer himself, Connolly touches the lives of many Irish dancers around the globe through inspiration and coaching.
In the same vein as the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, Connolly's new inspirational little book will encourage and lift any Irish dancer's heart. With advice on practicing, goals, persistence and positive mental attitude, The Little Book of Inspiration for Irish Dancers is a must have for Irish dancers of all ages.

The Jig is Up! celtic band joins with adult Irish dancer Richard Tew - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Sat, 05 May 2012 07:16:05 PDT

Master Irish Dance workshops offered online with fantastic instructors - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:45:20 PDT

Four reasons why the family that dances together, stays together - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:18 PDT

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers this May (IrishCentral)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:15:26 PDT

Interview with competitive adult Irish dancer Julia Bannister from Canada (IrishCentral)

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:15:09 PDT

Photo: courtesy Julia Bannister

"The choice to dance is yours, and the pure joy of Irish dance will remain with you always."
~ Julia Bannister
A big welcome to Julia Bannister, age 48, from The Stanford School of Irish Dance in New Brunswick, Canada.

Adult Irish dancers The Blackbirds at The College of Wooster in Ohio (IrishCentral)

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:30:09 PDT
by Christy Dorrity, Feis America LLC

World Irish Dance Association Championships adult Irish dancers prepare for World Championships (IrishCentral)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:00:16 PDT

Irish dance competitions for adults this April (IrishCentral)

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:30:12 PDT

Photo: Christy Dorrity

Rince Diabhal, Duke's "Dancing Devils" show there's no reason to give up Irish dancing in college- VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:30:12 PDT

in North Carolina
Photo: Flickr/RinceDiabhal

In 2009 a group of Irish dancers began Rince Diabhal, an Irish dance and culture club at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. "There's no reason Irish dancing has to end in college even though many people have to leave their respective dance schools," says Hannah Gold, one of the founders and Rince Diabhal's president, "Rince Diabhal's founders did not want to give up Irish dance, so they brought it withthem."
Megan Tisdale serves as the collegiate club's coach. Tisdale, who often performs with the group, began her own dancing career in 1981 with the late Ann Richens, ADCRG (certified Irish dance teacher and adjudicator) and competed for the Richens-Timm Academy of Irish Dance.

Adult Irish dancer Annie Hernandez from Inishfree Texas School of Irish Dancing - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:15:17 PDT

Annie Hernandez, adult Irish dancer
from Inishfree Texas School of Irish Dancing
Photo: Regina Gandara
"I will stop dancing the day I can’t bend down to tie my shoes! My name is Annie Hernandez, I am 40 years old [but] don’t tell!"

ICBlog: Adult-irish-dancing

Exclusive interview with dance performance group Fusion Fighters who combine Irish, tap, African gumboot, and hip hop - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Irish dance diet - five non-scale ways to find victory - PHOTO (IrishCentral)

Taipei Irish dance academy hosts the first open feis in Asia - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Irish dance diet - The three levels of performance (IrishCentral)

How to find a four leaf clover for St. Patrick's Day - ten facts about the lucky charm - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Interview with Gyula Glaser, co-creator of Camp Rince Berlin Irish dance workshop - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Irish Dance Diet - four ways to travel and lose weight (IrishCentral)

Celtic Dreams Colombia Irish dancers push for qualified instruction - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Irish dance diet - Strength training for Irish dancers - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Irish dance inspires Galway man to pursue career for life-touch wood - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Irish dance diet - What's your currency? Motivate yourself! (IrishCentral)

Irish dance in Hong Kong is not too different than in Glasgow - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Irish dance diet - Four ways to celebrate without food (IrishCentral)

Irish dancing school thrives like a rose in the Mexico desert - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Gall-Tír dance group promotes Irish dancing in the Czech Republic (IrishCentral)

US dancer and writer S.J. Velasquez might as well keep jigging with two legs - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Book Review - Liffey Rivers #1 by Brenna Briggs (IrishCentral)

Focus on Duncan Irish dance studio in Johannesburg, South Africa - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

The Irish dance diet week one - using dance and diet to get back in shape (IrishCentral)

An Irish dancer's guide to preventing shin splints with Dr. Jack Giangiulio (IrishCentral)

Vicky Roberts, adult Irish dancer from the United Kingdom - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Book Review - The Dancer in the Painted Mask by Rod Vick (IrishCentral)

Interview with adult Irish dancer Lia Avetisyan from Germany - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Foot care for Irish dancers - how to keep your feet healthy with Craig Coussins (IrishCentral)

Book Review and Interview - Heidi Will, author of "The Ghillie Girls" (IrishCentral)

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers in September (IrishCentral)

Spotlight on Birgit Engleken adult Irish dancer from Hamburg, Germany (IrishCentral)

Darrah Carr Irish dance group nominated for a Bessie Award - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers in August (IrishCentral)

Book Review: Aspects of the History of Irish Dancing by Dr. John Cullinane (IrishCentral)

New York's O'Rourke adult Irish dancers feel like family - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Spotlight on adult Irish dancer Sara Gutis from Connecticut (IrishCentral)

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers in July (IrishCentral)

Book Review, Norah and The Irish Dresser series by Cynthia G. Neale - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Renowned Irish dance camp welcomes young adult Irish dancers (IrishCentral)

Adult Irish dancer spotlight on fun and friendship at Georgia's Drake School (IrishCentral)

Evolution or revolution? The world is a stage for adult Irish dancers (IrishCentral)

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers in June (IrishCentral)

Hopping Mad Irish dance school for adults in the United Kingdom (IrishCentral)

Book review:"The Little Book of Inspiration for Irish Dancers" by Sean Connolly - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

The Jig is Up! celtic band joins with adult Irish dancer Richard Tew - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Master Irish Dance workshops offered online with fantastic instructors - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Four reasons why the family that dances together, stays together - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Irish dance competitions for adult Irish dancers this May (IrishCentral)

Interview with competitive adult Irish dancer Julia Bannister from Canada (IrishCentral)

Adult Irish dancers The Blackbirds at The College of Wooster in Ohio (IrishCentral)

World Irish Dance Association Championships adult Irish dancers prepare for World Championships (IrishCentral)

Irish dance competitions for adults this April (IrishCentral)

Rince Diabhal, Duke's "Dancing Devils" show there's no reason to give up Irish dancing in college- VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Adult Irish dancer Annie Hernandez from Inishfree Texas School of Irish Dancing - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)