The Feis Fit Podcast

I often see quotes on social media about how we should stop comparing ourselves. And although it’s a nice thought but can be hard to do.

Irish Dance is obviously a competitive sport. How the heck are you supposed to be in a competitive sport without comparing yourself to some extent? 

That's exactly what we’re going to talk about in this episode!

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This is hands down one of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever heard and Mikaela is a ray of positive light so you do NOT want to miss this episode!

I first met Mikaela at Nationals this year and we started talking about dancing. As a dance trainer, at some point in our conversation, I asked if she’s had any injuries.  Before I know it I’m deep in this amazing emotional and inspiring story about how Mikaela went from paralyzed with a 10% chance of ever walking again…to dancing on the Oireacthas stage THAT SAME YEAR!

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Last week, I went on IG and asked you guys what you've always wanted to ask an adjudicator...then I took all of your questions and asked Laura! 

Laura Hopper co-owns and coaches at Rising Tide, and it's no surprise that she loves Irish dance and loves sharing it with others. But beyond her passion for the sport, her job as a coach and adjudicator is to stretch each student to reach their full potential in a way that is challenging and fun. For her, the most exciting part about teaching is determining what’s possible for each of our students and then working to achieve those goals.

Laura grew up in Toronto (Canada), and has over 20 years of training in both Irish dance and ballet, and has been lucky enough to compete at the Eastern Canadian Oireachtas, North American Championships and World Championships throughout her dance career.  Her teaching style is grounded in technique and supported by a strong understanding of goal setting, feedback, and motivation.

As the first Adjudicator (ADCRG) in Atlantic Canada, and past World Irish Dance Championship competitor, she understands the dedication required of Irish dancers. She offers Rising Tide dancers (and the dancers she adjudicates) a trained eye, clear feedback, passion, energy, enthusiasm (and a bit of silliness) as they work towards their goals.

Laura offers a TON of valuable information in this episode so guys don't want to miss this one! 

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If you are a dancer who is in the process of coming back from an injury, this episode is for you! There is a ton of information about preventing injuries, healing from injuries, and the physical side of injures…but let’s be real, being injured as a dancer and coming back from an injury is super mentally taxing as well. 

It can feel really frustrating and lonely at times. But the truth is, you’re not alone. 

That’s why I’m bringing on the dancer and Feis Fit Athlete Colleen to talk her own journey coming back from an achilles rupture, what she learned about herself, and advice she would give to dancers going through their own injuries. 

As always, please make sure to rate and review if you like the podcast so I can continue to create more episodes for you! 

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When it comes to stamina, it involves both physical and mental components.  Want to take your stamina to the next level? You don’t want to miss this episode! 

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Today we’re going to be getting into goal setting and how to effectively set goals in a subjective sport with Feis Fit Athlete, Kiera Duggan!  I brought Kiera on today to talk about this with me because she’s had a ton of experience in the competitive world of Irish dance and not only that, but she has come a long way in improving her mindset around competition in dancing.

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Being a dance parent can be tough! In this episode, I’m bringing on special guests, social and emotional learning experts (and parents), Marie Weller and Paula Vertikoff, to discuss how parents can best support their children in competitive sports, how to help kids stay motivated and focused, and how to deal with competition anxiety. 

Marie and Paula have been featured on NPR, Fox 5 NYC, are curriculum contributors to Ball State’s Teacher’s College, and have a growing youtube channel that teaches kids (and parents) about growing healthy social and emotional skills. 

Make sure to check them out at recipes4sel.com and https://youtube.com/channel/UCc5Ip3u9ZIczUEc3_yTz-6g

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As a dancer, you have A LOT to juggle…. dance, school, work, homework, and that doesn’t even cover your other everyday responsibilities. In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 strategies to help you improve your time management and organization so you can fit in everything that is truly important to you in your life. 

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Feel like your dance group is always filled with drama? Or kind of toxic? In this episode, we're talking about how to put the end to the drama, negativity cycle in dance groups, and how to create a supportive, friendly, loving community.

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CLRG Nationals 2021 is over and no matter how your results turned out, what's most important is what you learn from  competition day to grow as a dancer. Listen in to learn 3 important actions you can take to make the most out of competition day. 

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