Ever changing Áine


I'm a software tester with an interest in creative writing, lomography, reading and make up. I'm also an irish dancer that teaches and runs her own Irish dancing school! Am part of a trad band based in Brighton and we play in various pubs. I'm always up for a bit of craic!

The blog will contain stuff about fitness, health, irish dance, make up, all kinds of photography and anything else that makes me smile. I do post the odd personal bit too so you'll get to know me eventually! Any questions feel free to ask!

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dancer4life141:

theorangerogue:

What.

What is this genius? If I could do that, then I would be out of Novice.


Serious balance needed there!

dancer4life141:

theorangerogue:

What.

What is this genius? If I could do that, then I would be out of Novice.

Serious balance needed there!

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Goodies from BareMinerals for review!

Goodies from BareMinerals for review!

So my goodies arrived from BareMinerals for me to try out. Am very excited. They all have a summery feel. I got a Bronzer, Eyeshado duo and quad, Blush and Tinted Mineral Veil. Will put my review up here as well as on debenhams. Am excited!

So my goodies arrived from BareMinerals for me to try out. Am very excited. They all have a summery feel. I got a Bronzer, Eyeshado duo and quad, Blush and Tinted Mineral Veil. Will put my review up here as well as on debenhams. Am excited!

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melanie-is-healthy:

evepostapple:

My Beautiful Friend and Yoga Teacher: Meghan Currie


I adore this woman. I have practiced with her for a few years now and what I love most about Meghan and her teaching is the playfulness she brings to my practice.  

Meghan always encourages me to deepen my practice by being upside down and inside out wherever possible.  She reminds me that I don’t have to be so serious with myself all of the time and I have evolved into a healthier person overall because of it.

Sometimes we laugh so much in class I walk out feeling as though i am in grade school and it’s during these classes where the most incredible feats of strength and breakthrough occur in my practice.

So…I encourage you to laugh and play, enjoy your practice and remember that movement is meant to feel pleasurable and joyful.  Don’t settle for anything less.

OMG this is so awesome, i wanna be able to do this to….. 

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Animal photo-bombers! The last one is my favourite, made me chuckle.

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The Chieftains!

Am off to see The Chieftains tonight!!!! Am excited!!! They’re playing in Brighton.  Whoop!

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The Good Ouch

So I ran a proper drills class last night.  Started in lights, warmed up with skips, went on to bounce cuts, then leaps, front clicks, twists and some ass kicking jumps! We then went to the floor for double leg lifts. 

We ran a few of the soft shoe dances, which involved me shouting turn out alot…. it was good though. 

Then on to the heavies. I took inspiration from Jean Butler’s DVD here. Simple taps, then on to tips, treble backs, click throughs, low clicks, drums and then finished with some proper stretching. 

Managed to walk home ok but once I sat on the sofa I had to get my OH to help me up off it so I could shower!  I worked the girls hard last night, but it was worth it. 

I ran my reel steps and I can just about make it through a single step and then had to wait about 4 bars before I was able to try again.  Have lost my fitness altogether! Honestly its pants! So gonna have to get that sorted!

Glad to get back to full swing though :)  Life is good.

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Heavies evening me thinks!

Have been watching my jean butler dvd again and am gonna run serious heavies drills tonight.  Am excited!!!  I hope my girls are ready for a workout! 

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They are the ones to watch! 

They are the ones to watch! 

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This is just fantastic to see!  I’ve sent this to all my dancers as a bit of inspiration.  Good woman!

sky-sparkling-with-diamonds:

This is my friend dancing.

She started about 4-5 years ago when she was 40! Perhaps she is not perfect, not really pointing in softshoes, but her hornpipes are good! And she competes in WIDA, yes. 

So, this whining “ohh I’m 15 is it too late to start?” is just ridiculous, sorry :)

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