Irish Dancing Magazine is excited to honor young choreographers and announce the champions of Camp Rince Ceol's Shamrock Shuffle, a contest promoted in Irish Dancing Magazine’s March ’23 edition. Creative dancers worldwide, eagerly choreographed their own step with the hopes of winning an all-inclusive week's stay along with seeing their step performed at the beloved summer dance camp. Nora Grassi, pictured below, from the Beglan Academy, Wisconsin, USA won the Grand Prize with her inventive choreography.  Nora's love for Irish Dance began at the young age, while Claire Theeman from the ..read more

"AS SEEN IN IRISH DANCING MAGAZINE'S March/April 2023 Print Edition - available NOW"  There is a lot of drama in the Irish Dance world. Yet, when discussing her passion for drama, choreographer Máire Clerkin is not alluding to the drama tied to dance competitions; rather, she is referring to the Dance Drama genre, which she has dedicated her career to perfecting. Through her expertise in storytelling through dance and physical theatre, she now guides schools in the creation of their own unique Dance Drama productions. Realizing how contemporary dance and ballet were widely recogni ..read more

Fans and those curious about Irish Dance will appreciate that a student project about Irish Dance has now been made into a feature film. The film debuted on YouTube this week.  Get ready to tap your feet and be swept away by the magic of Irish Dance, as a student project-turned-feature film debuts on YouTube this week with an hour and twenty-one minutes of a heartwarming story centered around the wonderful world of Irish Dance. "Curls the Film" follows the story of 12-year-old Caitilin, who discovers her Irish roots and a love for Irish Dance after her grandmother moves in with her ..read more

Did you know that scientific evidence suggests that reading a physical book or magazine is vital to a child's learning? In our increasingly digital world, it's easy to overlook the importance of traditional reading materials. However, research shows that physical books and magazines offer many benefits that cannot be replicated by their online counterparts. Let's take a closer look at the evidence. According to a study conducted by the Nielsen Norman Group, people tend to read more slowly and with more focus when reading physical books compared to digital versions. This increased focus can l ..read more

An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) has announced the appointment of Sia Partners, a global management consulting firm with headquarters in Paris, to conduct a comprehensive review of its organizational processes and structures. The decision comes after a competitive tendering process, with Sia Partners selected to undertake a strategic audit of CLRG’s operation. The audit will focus on CLRG's constitution, entire organizational structure, adjudication and competition rules and regulations, disciplinary procedures, and practices with the goal of completing the full strategic review b ..read more

Staying Injury Free During the Busy Show Seasonby: Jonathon Srour, DPM AACFAS ’Tis the season – you know – our season to show off Irish Dancing to the world (aka, the busy St. Patrick’s Day show season). During this time, dancers often find themselves dancing in poor conditions such as on uneven surfaces oroutdoors during inclement weather. The rush from show to show can lead to dancers not properly warming-up and stretching. Add to this the challenge of simultaneously training for the Worlds or other upcoming major competitions, which itself increases the risk of injury. IDM checks in with ..read more

  Riverdance was recently named the Theatre & Arts Event of the Year by Ticketmaster Ireland. The award was determined by a contest that invited fans in Ireland to vote for their favourite Theatre & Arts event. The #TMAwards23 acknowledges talented groups and individual artists who use the Ticketmaster platform. Lead dancer of Riverdance, Jason O'Neill, expressed his gratitude, saying, "We would like to thank all of the fantastic audience members who came to the show and those who voted. We are inspired to give our best every night and make each show feel like opening night." T ..read more

Irish Dancing Magazine, the global print magazine covering the interesting world of Irish Dance and culture, recently announced the award-winning recipients of the annual Irish Dancing Teacher Awards. The international award recognizes Excellence in Teaching the art of Irish Dance by honoring extraordinary dance teachers. After an extensive review of hundreds of nominations, Irish Dancing Magazine narrowed the field to an impressive list which includes 21 individuals representing 20 dance schools globally. The award-winning teachers are from  ..read more

You Dream. You Plan. You Reach... Your 2023 IDM Calendar Get ready for a new year! Keep track of your dreams, your upcoming competitions, camps, and dance-outs on this handy print-out calendar.  ..read more

Dancing Your Way to a Very Merry Christmas  Your Guide to Christmas Gifts for 2022  Shop small business this Christmas and order now! We have scoured through our advertiser’s products as well as our own to bring to you our best offerings for 2022 ..read more