Niamh Fox | The Work Behind the Wow!
From Spotlight Support: Behind the Scenes · 00:42:13
Show by Jamie-Lee Meneely
This week on Spotlight Support: Behind the Scenes, I'm joined by 17-year-old Irish dancer Niamh Fox, who gives us an insight into the dedication, discipline and determination behind competing at a high level in Irish dancing.Niamh takes us through a typical week of training, the commitment involved, and the mindset she brings to competition life. We chat about managing nerves, expectations, nutrition and the pressures that come with being a successful young dancer.We also hear about her incredible opportunity to perform in Riverdance this past summer, following her involvement in their summer programme, as well as her experience stepping into the world of musical theatre and the differences between competing and performing as part of a cast.From the demands of training to the excitement of the stage, Niamh shares her experiences, ambitions and what the future might hold.A brilliant insight into the world of competitive Irish dancing, the work that goes on behind the scenes, and the opportunities that can come from pursuing something you love.🎙️ Spotlight Support: Behind the Scenes - honest conversations about life in dance, theatre and the performing arts.CONNECT WITH SPOTLIGHT SUPPORTSpotlight Support provides counselling, workshops and wellbeing resources for the dance and performing arts communities.📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotlight__support?igsi=MWd1Z2Y0ZjJuanNrbw==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18xifAbKFk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spotlight.support?_r=1&_t=ZN-99SN7vwsmgQ🔗 Resources, updates and mailing list: https://spotlightsupport.myflodesk.com/link-in-bioIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and share it with someone who might find it interesting.
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