ITNESS
Keeping fit is an essential part of Dance. Students of dance must regularly complete appropriate exercises, so that they can perform the movements without straining muscles or over-extending themselves.

It is advisable to warm up before the performance, lesson or class for at least 15-20 minutes, with a suitable warm-down period afterwards.

Exercises and training are necessary to build stamina and fitness. They should be specific to your level of dance and appropriate to the particular type of movements you are performing. I incorporate the exercises and training you need in my master classes and workshops.

IET
It is essential to look after yourself, to eat correctly and to have a balanced diet. Dance requires high levels of energy, so you must eat well and correctly, with sufficient amounts of protein and carbohydrates. Rest is just as important as exercising and training: if you don¹t have sufficient
time to recover, your energy level will not be high enough - and you will also be more prone to injury. Rest and nutrition are important factors in prevention of Injuries.

ETTING STARTED
As a Dancer:
To find a dance teacher in your area, contact An Coimisiun le Rinci
Gaelacha, 6 Harcourt St, Dublin 2. Ireland. Tel. 0035314752 220. e-mail;
clrg@eircom.net. Or www.clrg.ie.

As a Teacher:
Contact An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha ­ details as above - for a syllabus
and all details of the examination, including examining centres and dates.

For help and preparation for these and grade examinations contact Marie Duffy