Irish music and dance fans are mourning the loss of Chieftains' founder Paddy Moloney who passed away at the age of 83 on the 11th October 2021.

In March 2018, Irish Dancing Magazine's publisher sat down with Paddy to discuss the Chieftains' origins and influence on the world of Irish Dance. The magazine would like to share this important piece of history, once again, with Irish music and dance fans.   

In memory of Paddy Maloney - 1938-2021

Dancing with the Chieftains - An Interview with Paddy Moloney

Since 1962, the six-time Grammy Award Winning Chieftains have brought Irish Trad Music and dance to millions of people worldwide. IDM meets with Chieftains' leader Paddy Maloney to discuss the band's origins and their incredible influence on the growing popularity of Irish music and dance.

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Best Competition 

Product Guide 

 "MUST HAVE" Items for Dancers!

IDM helps you become competition ready with our 2021 Product Guide. Gear up with good luck charms, dance bags, and all the gear dancers need for this feis season. Check out PART 1 - Part 2 coming soon!! 

  

Excellence in Teaching Award Winners

Irish Dancing Magazine Announces 2021 Award Recipients 

 

30th July 2021 - Irish Dancing Magazine is proud to announce the award-winning recipients of the 2021 Irish Dancing Teacher Awards. The global search recognizes excellence in teaching by honoring extraordinary dance teachers.

In the spring of 2021, Irish Dancing Magazine opened the nomination process to dancers, parents, and industry professionals to nominate dance teachers with qualities that reflect a standard of excellence that goes beyond competitive results.  

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IDTANA Awards Scholarships

The pandemic affected many things, even scholarship programs for university students. But the Irish Dance Teachers Association (IDTANA) did not disappoint and forged ahead with their annual scholarship program, awarding a spectacular $22,500 worth of academic scholarships to worthy students.

University education in the US is one of the highest in the world. The average cost of tuition and fees for the 2020–2021 school year was $41,411 at private colleges and $11,171 for in-state residents at public colleges according to data reported by U.S. News. Add room, board, and incidentals, multiply this by the four or five years it takes for most students to earn their degree, and it is easy to see that a small fortune is needed to earn a college degree. With their scholarship program, the IDTANA seeks to ease this burden and reward Irish Dancers who excel both on and off the stage.

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Healthy feet are essential to the success of an Irish Dancer but often get omitted from the dancer’s body care routine. With the prospect of summer dance camps upon us, and getting back into competition, it is incredibly important to take care of your feet! 

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Irish Dancing Around the World

Visit the  IDM Irish Dancing Calendar page for info on the top MAJOR competitions in the Irish Dance World!

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Oct
Oireachtas Rince Uladh 2021
Jacksons Hotel & Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, Ireland
30
Oct
Scottish Open Oireachtas
30
Oct
Bedfordshire Championships
Queen Elizabeth School, Luton, UK
01
Nov
2021 World Championships
INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland

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