At RNH we realise just how hard this time can be. We are a sport full of young dancers that all look forward to their big day on stage. Now however, the competition schedule is causing havoc on many of your training schedules and having that all important thing to work for at the end of the year. If this is affecting you then here is a new strategy to implement to get the most out of you!

Whether it’s the end of a major competition weekend or you’ve just finished a gruelling week of class, you’re probably feeling quite sore.

Today's podcast explains what causes muscle soreness and how to prevent it so that you can continue dancing at a high level, all with less pain.

There are many layers to an Irish dancers performance much more than what there was 20 years ago.

Today, we have transitioned into movements being completed as fast as possible, and with that change comes a great increase in the different types of training that is needed in order to achieve this result.


Today’s podcast is about exploring each type of training, what they are, and when they should be done!

It's so important that all dancers working from home have a set structure in place to hold them accountable each week meaning you know what you are working on, and when, and that it is super specific to you.

Listen now as we discuss how to create this plan so that you return to dancing better than ever before!

To recover well from your dancing sessions, it’s essential to get enough protein. In this podcast, you'll discover why that’s the case. Plus, you'll find out how you can ensure you hit your daily protein needs!

Many dancers struggle to get motivated at the beginning of each year and waste endless weeks easing into their training routines. Remember if you want to be a champion there is no time to waste and so here are my top 6 tips to kickstart your 2020 journey!

If you're a dancer that suffers from the side effects of the menstrual and it's effects on your performance then this episode is a great listen for you. Listen to find out why your performance might be thrown off during your cycle and hear Lauren's top tips for reducing your symptoms!

In today's podcast Robert teaches you how to establish if you have been repeating the same type of training for too long and if this is the reason why your progress has slowed. If so, you will also learn what you need to do to change up your approach and spark brand new levels of growth!

Understanding what the core is, how it works and how to get it as strong as possible is super important for all Irish dancers to learn. And so, if you are needing to improve your core strength in any way I highly recommend that you listen to today's episode that will give you the best insight as to it's importance for all competitive Irish dancers.

Measuring your heart rate is a fantastic tool to give you a clear indication of if you are training in the correct zone for your goals and for stage performance! In today’s podcast Robert goes into great detail on the benefits of heart rate tracking, what to look out for and how to target specific ranges to maximise your results!