Irish Dancing Blog

Over the next few weeks and months we will be updating our Irish Dancing Blog. We will be adding loads of posts from our teachers and other members of the Irish Dancing Community. Check back often for information, tips, videos and more for Irish Dancers.

What is Irish Dancing? Exploring the History and Allure of Irish Dance

by Niamh Gavin | August 27, 2023 | About Our Classes | 0 Comments

Irish Dancing is a captivating art form that has captured the hearts of people around the world with its unique blend of rhythm, precision, and cultural richness. One of the most iconic styles is Irish Step Dancing with its distinctive features characterised by rapid...

Buying Your First Treble Shoes

by Niamh Gavin | August 28, 2024 | Irish Dancing Shoes | 0 Comments

If you're about to buy your child their first pair of Irish dancing treble shoes, congratulations! This is an is an exciting milestone! They’re about to step into an exciting world filled with rhythm, tradition, and fun ... once they get used to the shoes! 1....

Banbha Summer Programme 2024

by Niamh Gavin | May 27, 2024 | About Our Classes | 0 Comments

Over the summer we are running some classes for our dancers that have started feiseanna. See below what we are doing and what might suit your child: Feis Classes Thursdays 5pm - 9pm This is for all children that have started completing in feiseanna. All skills get...

Code of Conduct for Parents and Students – Banbha Irish Dance School

by Niamh Gavin | August 19, 2023 | About Our Classes | 0 Comments

At Banbha Irish Dance school we want to foster a positive and respectful environment for everyone involved. Code of Conduct for Parents and Students We, the members of Banbha Irish Dance School recognise the importance of maintaining a positive and respectful...

Banbha Irish Dance Teamwear

by Niamh Gavin | August 25, 2022 | Costumes and Teamwear, Feiseanna, Irish Dancing Shoes | 0 Comments

We have a selection of branded custom Irish Dance Teamwear available for our dancers available from Malley Sport

10 Tips for your first Feis

by Niamh Gavin | April 22, 2022 | Feiseanna | 0 Comments

A first feis can be a daunting experience for both parent and child. Here are some great tips to help you out … 1. Your teacher is your first port of call Before you go to your first feis your teacher should be able to give you all information about times,...

Online Feis Entry with EntryTable.ie

by Niamh Gavin | April 8, 2022 | Feiseanna | 0 Comments

So you are going to a Feis 😀 This year the majority of feiseanna have moved to online entry. Previously you could just rock up on the day, enter and pay with cash. Most feiseanna in Leinster use Entry Table for online feis entry. The system is built for parents and is...

ReelTots – Irish Dancing for preschoolers

by Niamh Gavin | October 23, 2021 | About Our Classes | 0 Comments

ReelTots is a fun & friendly introduction to Irish Dancing in a pressure-free environment. Classes focus on games and activities to enhance coordination, movement, balance, posture & rhythm.

Should my child move from ReelTots to your Beginners Class?

by Niamh Gavin | October 23, 2021 | About Our Classes | 0 Comments

Continuing the dancing journey We love to see all the children at ReelTots having fun and beginning to learn their first steps. As they get older and progress we are delighted when they are ready to continue their Irish Dancing journey and advance to our Beginners...

Buying your first Irish Dancing Shoes

by Niamh Gavin | October 14, 2021 | Irish Dancing Shoes | 0 Comments

Irish Dancing Pomps When children start dancing in our Beginners Classes their runners work fine for learning the basic steps and movements. However after a few weeks, once they have settled in, it is a good idea to get them their first Irish Dancing shoes...