"Socks all the way. I think they show off our super strong leg muscles we've worked so hard for. :)
For performances I can see tights as a more favorable option but for competing I say socks."
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Hello Everybody!I wanted to know what everybody's thoughts are on this topic. I've been dancing for a many years now and through all the years I've learned a lot about the the harmony(or lack of…Continue
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Silpa S replied to the discussion 'Whole Body Approach To Dancing'"I agree with you both that fundamental anatomy and physiotherapy should be part of TCRG examinations. After all what if your craft without a proper vehicle by which to convey it?"
Mara replied to the discussion 'Whole Body Approach To Dancing'"Speaking of anatomy and physiotherapy and ballet, Michael, if you can get your hands on Eric Franklin's books, they are amazing tools of understanding ("Conditioning for Dance", "Dance Imagery for Technique and…"
Michael Piotrowski replied to the discussion 'Whole Body Approach To Dancing'"I absolutely agree with Silpa S. There's definitely not enough basic injury prevention and "general maintenance" knowledge in Irish dancing. Maybe fundamental anatomy and physiotherapy could be introduced to TCRG exams? And…"
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Mara replied to the discussion 'Whole Body Approach To Dancing'"The simplest way of looking at it is to focus on breathing OUT on everything that consists of jumps and breathing in only on steps that are more to the ground (like side steps or other such combinations). Whenever you jump while breathing IN you…"
Silpa S replied to the discussion 'Can Irish dance wigs really cause baldness? Please read and comment'"I don't think the poof can cause baldness. I think the severity and tightness at which our hair sometimes get pulled back under the wig can be a little worrisome. But most of us don't wear our wigs often enough to cause any…"
Silpa S replied to the discussion 'Stretches to make cuts higher'"Getting cuts higher is a multi-faceted process. First of you really need strength for your core to help you lift your leg up to the side. Next, you need to strengthen the hamstrings which will allow you to whip the leg up really…"
Silpa S replied to the discussion 'Whole Body Approach To Dancing'"Wow I've never really heard about synchronizing breathing. How exactly does that work?"
Mara replied to the discussion 'Whole Body Approach To Dancing'"We try to focus both on stretching and strengthening, but also on synchronizing breathing to dance, which is really helping the dancers."
Silpa S replied to the discussion 'Whole Body Approach To Dancing'"That's great so you really prepared yourself well for the rigor of irish dancing.
I've really only ever done irish dancing very seriously so I had no preparation. So I have always had to deal with a slew of injuries and pains as a…"
Katie Lundberg replied to the discussion 'Whole Body Approach To Dancing'"My school is trying to. We focus a lot on stretching at the beginning of class. I myself did gymnastics for a while before starting Irish dance, so keeping the entire body toned and in-shape has helped me progress."
Silpa S posted a discussionWhole Body Approach To Dancing
Hello Everybody!I wanted to know what everybody's thoughts are on this topic. I've been dancing for a many years now and through all the years I've learned a lot about the the harmony(or lack of thereof) you have to create between your body and dancing. I've really come to view dancing as a whole body approach. You have to have a deep understanding of how to take care of yourself, from stretching, strengthening, cross-training etc. Really dancing alone can't often get you to a high…See More
Silpa S replied to the discussion 'Who is your favorite Irish Dancer?'"I love love Jean Butler. My other favorites are Michael Patrick Gallagher, Colin Dunne, and Claire Greaney."
Silpa S commented on the blog post 'Videos: TV3‘s Strictly Irish Dancing Documentary'"I loved watching this! Thanks so much for putting this up."
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