tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887568350765801251.post6727611382503480883..comments2017-10-31T13:09:24.163-07:00Comments on Confessions of an Adult Irish Dancer: Non-traditional Speeds; A work of Irish Dance fiction for the "old" people?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887568350765801251.post-87704759958019524432014-03-17T19:12:34.210-07:002014-03-17T19:12:34.210-07:00Kay - I can't say this enough - DO IT! It'...Kay - I can't say this enough - DO IT! It's tough, you'll pull muscles and roll ankles, somedays you'll feel like you will never be "good enough", somedays you might even have bratty kids making you want to cry and quit . . . but the overwhelming sense of joy when you complete a step perfectly for the first time, hearing the music and automatically starting to count in your head, standing up on a feis stage, being able to say the phrase "I'm an Irish Dancer". . . . it's indescribably awesome. <br /><br />On the more practical front, start calling and visiting classes. Be honest and upfront with them that you are an adult and that you want to compete, and don't be offended if they say that they don't really have a place for you (one school I emailed when I moved to OH literally never even emailed me back and I can only assume that it was because I lead with 'I'm a 25 year old Advanced Beginner and compete in &Overs) but seriously, don't take it personally, some schools just don't cater to adults. But some will welcome you with open arms, and that is where you will want to be. Get info on different schools from forums and dance.net and the like. But seriously . . go do it. You are absolutely right - it is terrifying but kind of awesome. <br /><br />Hmm . . me, a revolutionary huh? Well . . . Viva La revolution! <br /><br />Slainte<br /><br />~MMearahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956057275311746012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887568350765801251.post-31953657060139680502014-03-17T18:28:09.425-07:002014-03-17T18:28:09.425-07:00Hi!
I love your blog. I'm almost 25 and have ...Hi!<br /><br />I love your blog. I'm almost 25 and have been on the fence with taking up Irish dance for a while now. Your blog came up while researching and after reading about your journey, it's convinced me to give it a try. Haven't found a school yet, but it sounds like when I do I will probably be in a similar situation to you. (No adult levels in local feiseanna, only & overs) Terrifying but kind of awesome at the same time...<br /><br />As for your story, totally do it! I would read it! I'm sure there are others out there too. Just the other day I searched Irish Step Dancing on fiction press and three things came up. You could revolutionize the market! :)<br /><br />Good Luck!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765591473914300868noreply@blogger.com