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Our first dance captains have taken their turns – and survived! A new initiative this year, beginning in the Advanced Beginner class, Rising Tiders take turns being a dance captain each [...]

Registration for the 2020/2021 dance year at Rising Tide is now open. We hope you can find all the information you need here, but don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. Registration [...]

“Celtic culture has played an immense part in the world of music and dance. Its rich traditions are passed down from generation to generation, and it is important to preserve and celebrate [...]

When I was a kid, I HATED practicing at home. Whether for piano, violin or Irish dance, I avoided at home practice as best I could. It was hard, and there was a time where I had to practice in [...]

For most people, the long weekend in August is a celebration of our city. While there is some of that for Irish dancers too, it also represents our big weekend of dance each year. This year we [...]

Yesterday wrapped up another National Dance Week in Canada and marked International Dance Day. We love celebrating dance with Rising Tide and our Irish dance community all year, but it’s [...]

It’s a new year, and the perfect time to set some goals for dance. But how do you set goals that will motivate you, challenge you, and help you grow as a dancer? What motivates you? Before [...]

Wow, 2017 was full of highlights so here are just a few. Thanks to all for another great year of Irish dance at Rising Tide. From Rising Tide, a very Happy New Year and all the best in 2018. We [...]

Feedback is an important part of dancing. Whether from coaches, judges, classmates, or yourself, feedback is the main way dancers learn what they’re doing well and where they need to improve. [...]

It’s no secret that Becky and I are passionate (erm…obsessed) about Irish dance, and one of the things we love about being teachers is getting to share that passion with our students. We’ve [...]