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Reel from All Ireland 2016 <3 

[irishdance-comeback-kid]

UGGGH 😍

[itstimefor-succotash]

I wonder if musicians at majors are having as much fun as it sounds like they are

[dailyjackiechan]

You have been visited by the Chan of wealth, reblog this and you will have money come to you!

[misscokebottleglasses-deactivat]

I REBLOGGED THIS YESTERDAY AND LIKE 2 HOURS LATER THE WALLET I HAD LOST 6 HOURS AWAY FROM HOME THAT HAD MY DEBIT CARD AND LIKE 80 DOLLARS IN CASH WAS DELIVERED TO MY HOUSE WITH NO RETURN ADDRESS I CANT HELP BUT THINK IT WAS JACKIE CHAN WHO SENT IT GOD BLESS YOU JACKIE CHAN

[fitformuladance]

*When You Don’t Know What To Practice*

No matter how many corrections you get in class

Or how many things you know you need to improve… When it comes to working at home

One of the biggest, and most common, barriers Is not being sure what to actually practice!

It’s hard sometimes to choose a specific focus

Or to know exactly how to fix something

So often You’ll find you’re just running through your dances, trying hard of course, but not necessarily changing anything

And really

Just practising bad habits even more!

But I feel like It’s less not knowing WHAT to practice

And more not being sure HOW to

So my advice is this…

Pick something in your dancing you wish to work on, and actually think about the process behind improving it

Break it down to the finest detail

The very beginning of the movement

And start from there!

For example if you know that the biggest flaw in your dancing is your turnout

And you’ve been trying to improve it just by, literally, trying harder

Then backtrack Ask yourself what you need to change in your movement to make it better

Do things in slow motion

Give your brain a clear instruction!

What do you physically need to do with your body, and think about when you dance, in order to make your feet look more turned out?

Then once you have a decided action…

Solely focus on that!

Keeping things that simple will give you a lot more clarity and motivation

Bearing in mind also, that there’s probably exercises you could be doing that will improve that aspect further

So if an actual practice isn’t on the cards

A workout, that is going to serve a similar purpose, could be instead :) (For example the first phase of my programme is geared entirely towards improving mobility, core recruitment and glute strength; which fixes a tonne of technique flaws!) So just ensure you’re being purposeful with what you’re doing

Not just going through the motions

And your practices will be a lot more productive!

#fitnessformula #irishdance #irishdancing #irishdancer #dancing #dancer #practise #knowledge #power #goals www.fitnessformulairishdance.com

[flips-wigs-and-jigs]

Has anyone ever heard the slow hornpipe music that kinda starts off like the pink panther and is like idk kinda jazzy?

Does anyone know the name of this?

[kyonite]

this is the perfect grade of good luck

reblog in 5 seconds and all of your grades will inch ever closer to perfect

[jkjoykim]

[st-pam]

[littlemissfrisbee]

Reblogging for a friend ;)

[thehorrcr]

I hope you fall in love with dance. I hope you fall in love so hard that it fills all of the dark places in your soul With so much light. That you find a sudden strength that gives you the power to fight Through difficult times.

When we were young we were dazzled by these unreachable champions. They wore beautiful dresses and they flew like birds across the stage. We never could see the hours of practice and injuries at that age. We only saw power and grace perfected.

There was so much love in that young, pigeoned toed dancer’s heart. All she wanted to do was learn how to fly too. How to learn to be a musician with her feet. Creating rhythms that feel like a heart beat. It was that little girl’s everything Always keeping her awake at night with dreams.

And now she is older, she is you. Standing before a mirror and not sure on what to do. You’re tired and it feels like those dreams seemed to slip away You can’t pin point when or what day But somehow they did. And you’re starting to feel undone. As if failure has won.

But hope is not lost. I hope the missing puzzle piece hits you one day, When you finish that move you have been working months on. When you finally get it and the pride comes rushing in. When you finally win that 1st. Let it all rush in and never let it go.

I hope you fall head over heels for dance once more. Eager to walk through the studio’s doors And make yourself into exactly who that little girl knew you could be. Because you can.

I hope you fall so in love that it becomes the reason you breathe. That it fills you with so much fulfillment and happiness, That the blisters and bruises just don’t matter. Because you proved that you could do it.

I hope that all of that love and passion pays off. That one day, you will get that recall. That you might find yourself on that podium. Or whatever goal you dreamed of at night, while you ran through your steps in your head. Right before bed, Every night you saw yourself in that place.

I hope it becomes more than just a dream. Because you have it in you. I know you do. The little girl knows you do. Do you?

[littleamy]

When we were young, we dreamed of high kicks, but never imagined the pain. When we were young, we dreamed of perfect rhythms, but never imagined the late night drills. When we were young, we dreamed of straight backs, but never imagined sweaty pre-dawn sit ups. When we were young, we dreamed of flying, but never imagined the price of landing. When we were young, we dreamed of smiling atop a podium, but never imagined the tears that led the way. We still dream of being champions, but can’t imagine, don’t realise, that we already are.

I sat on the train and made myself tear up writing this. It’s not oireachtas season for me, but this one goes out to all of you. X (via littleamy)

[maxipaddy]

[tvteller42]

I needed this

[tattoolisa]

I needed this, too!!

[moveslikegatsby]

So I have a question for the Irish dance community

I am a senior dancer (21) who started Irish dance at 18 (although I had done plenty of ballet before then) and I am in the process of working my way up the levels of competition. I’m getting close to the point where I should probably start thinking about getting a solo dress, but the prices of even the used ones are way too high for me currently. However, I do have sewing experience and enough money for fabric and rhinestones. My question is, has anyone here made their solo dress/know anyone who has? Like I just don’t even know if this is a thing people do, and I’d love to hear about the experience. Since I’m a bit of an older dancer I kind of want something a little more toned down anyway. Any thoughts?

[velocidancer]

Can anyone give tips on skirts? My mock up bodice and sleeves are amazing. The skirt…yeah

[sky-dance]

Yeah @velocidancer ! You might want to read these threads first (including the comments): 

http://www.dance.net/topic/10106100/1/Irish-Dressmakers-Costumers/Skirt-underside-pictures.html

and

http://www.dance.net/topic/9713199/1/Irish-Dressmakers-Costumers/Much-ado-about-Stiffener.html

Now, my corrections to the structure (I’m an active dressmaker):

1) The distance between the bodice’s side seam and the skirt’s front panel side is 2-2,5 inches, not 1 cm or whatever as they say on dance.net ^^^. 

2) I make the back panel and the side pleat detail as a single detail, combined:

(this is a picture from dance.net)

(this is the way I make it)

3) I use the lightest stabilizer with plastic corset bones on the sides and horizontally (you may use 2, not 3 bones) to support the structure. The only section you’ll have to stabilize more with a stiff material is here:

and you’ll bend it manually along the line where the details meet, this has to be stiff and support itself. No corset bones are needed in the back panels.

This stabilized section will be the only 4 inches of the supporting panels that are difficult to attach to the bodice and you can stitch them manually using larger needles and a thimble (re: plenty of tears @redhairgreendress ;) )

More pictures of this skirt:

@moveslikegatsby  @worthallthetreble @grumpy-faced-piper

[worthallthetreble]

Wow Olena, thats amazing!! I used the stiffener for the front pleads (i have a bigger butt and stiff panels would stick out in the back) and about four layers of tulle to support its volume:

I pleated the skirt as usual, literaly made the shape of the front and ironed the 2mm thick stiffener on it, then folded the fabric in and sewn through the edge to secure it. Then I made the two halves of the back (for the opening of the zipper to be added later) and sewn everything together.

[areeltreblemaker]

@tcrgadventures might have some advice on the subject

[tcrgadventures]

the above photo comments are great visual steps for creating your skirt. If your unsure of the angles, spend some time working on half of the skirt from the front half to the back half, folding the ‘kick pleats’ to your liking. I’ve always worked with a straight seam where the bodice & skirt meet. The seven gates designs are what most, if not all, dress makers base their basic pattern off of.

Good luck!

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[raisemysonbootlicker]

This is the money Patrick. Reblog so money will come your way

[gvldenhour]

“I’m getting back in line.”

[sniggadoodles]

OKAY but i just reblogged this last night and guess what i got today from my workplace’s self-audit!

THANK YOU PATRICK FOR FREE MONEY

[musinvenusian]

BLESS ME PATRICK

[lily-d247]

PATRICK I HAVE NEVER STRAYED YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVED YOU

[ghara2]

@billshitposts

[billshitposts-deactivated201608]

*rolls sleeves* aight dude lets get me some money

[merakid-0]

Can i just *Gets in line*…there

[borkdork]

HELP ME PATRICK, I AM IN SERIOUS NEED OF CASH!!!

[guy]

pls

[pointtoesforwhat]

I’m desperate enough to reblog this.

[sixpenceee]

Playgrounds designed for seniors have caught on in Asia and Europe and are beginning to make their way across the Big Pond. The parks include low-impact exercise equipment such as elliptical machines, static bikes and body flexors and are intended to help promote balance and flexibility. Better balance means fewer falls, goes the reasoning. Another benefit of the senior parks is that they serve as a community gathering spot, combatting the isolation and loneliness some seniors experience. (Source)

[miladybuckingham]

Fuck yes. Do this shit. Put it everywhere. Let them have something fun for the love of god. Make seniors happy. Let them feel like kids. Encourage them to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Promote social fun instead of sitting in a room together. And just in case of those falls, put emergency call boxes on location, if they’re public people will use them

[gingerinthebluedress-blog]

Your telling me America didn't have these ??

[yoursummerdreamz]

[itgetsbetter-deactivated2020101]

Literally me

[shewolfofengland]

Whilst in Sydney in 1994, a man apparently tries to assassinate Prince Charles. And not a single fuck was given by His Royal Highness.

[deutschemark]

(x)

[heartyounot]

I’m dead at his face in the last one like “Did you even try?”

[aletolover-deactivated20151208]

And then when he gets pushed he’s like “Wait no let him try!”

[morepopcornplease]

his composure is just everything I aspire to be

[thosedarnwindsors-deactivated20]

OMG IT’S BACK!

[minimiddletons]

CHARLES IS THE BEST OMG

[realityofroyals-blog]

Like how he stands there as if, “Okay, I’ll be perfectly still and we’ll see if you can hit me this time. Come on, it is like I’m giving you a head start.” He’s more annoyed with his cuff link than the wanna be assassin.

[duchess-of-aquitaine-deactivate]

FOREVER REBLOGGING THIS.

[atomictiki]

THIS is how you deal with terrorists

Even if you go down you did it with dignity.

[jasoncanty01]

You all do know who his mother is right? You know the woman who stayed home during the bombing of London and drove Jeeps in WW2. They are trained to be final boss overlord level composed at age 2.

[atomictiki]

U don’t fuck with the Queen

[qbnaith]

His sister, Princess Anne, was the victim of an attempted kidnapping. The guy pointed a gun at her and told her to get out her car. She replied: “Not bloody likely.” And tried to kick him.

[irish-dancer-56]

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A second recording of my first slip jig, on a grand piano at the senior center across the street from me. I just had to record something (with my crappy iPod mic of course).

[theglasgowreel-deactivated20210]

Chills 😍😍

[those-rhythms-though]

I adore this 😍

[poofsandpoodlesox]

Omg I want to dance to this. This is so beautiful

[itstimefor-succotash]

My player isn’t working–literally, nothing happens when I hit play except the timer advances–and all these responses make me feel like I’m in the Emperor’s New Clothes haha. I’m sure it’s beautiful, really!

[erin-irishdances]

.wont play for me either

[irish-dancer-56]

Once again, thank you all for your wonderful comments! 

And for anyone who doesn’t know, the crowdfund (for better quality recordings of my music) is finally up! If you can’t donate, the best thing you can do is share! I am doing this because of your positive responses, so thank you thank you! :)

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[bangkok-to-calgary]

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jkadsjkadjkhasdjhkadshjkasdjhkadsjkhdasjkhdsa greatestthingiveeverheard jksajkdhjkdasjhksadjhsdajkhsda

(Apologies that it cuts off at the end- I recorded it on my phone and my storage was full and now the video isn’t up any more as far as I can see)

[glitzjigsandsass]

reblogging again because OBVI

she got a standing ovation by the judges when she did this at north coast feis in february 😂

[cosettedb-blog]

Don’t know how I haven’t reblogged this yet! Thank you to whoever posted this. I really appreciate it! It means so much to me to have this:)

[momineedmoretanner-blog]

Played this while I did my HW like it was classical music

[baileyquigley]

For anyone who hasn’t been graced with this, yet.

[claudia-irishdance]

😍