The Jig Journals

Arts EN ↓ 32 episodes

The Jig Journals has been created by dancers from the Embrace Project. Funded by The International Fund for Ireland as part of the Communities in Partnership Programme.

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Episode 27 - OSAS Camp 24.10.2025 14:02

Listen in to Amy reflecting on her experience of a very exciting training opportunity.

Episode 26 - My first Feis 17.10.2025 2:42

Listen in as Brogan talks about her first ever Irish dancing Feis.

Episode 25 - At the Highland Games 22.08.2025 3:21

Listen in as the dancers who attended the Highland Games for the first time reflect on their experiences.

Episode 24 - Dancing on the city walls 08.08.2025 2:23

The dancers talk about their highlights of performing on the historic city walls.

Episode 23 - My best dance memories 01.08.2025 6:03

Listen in as soon of the team talk about their best dance memories, they might jot be what you think they are!

Advice to my younger self 30.07.2025 4:38

Hear from some senior dancers.... it's not always as it seems. Listen to their advice and what they think now, looking back on their dance career.

Episode 22 - The come back 25.07.2025 2:37

What really matters? .... the bad days??? or how you recover?

Episode 21 - Positive competition mindset 18.07.2025 2:15

The first in a serious of positive mindset messages in the lead up to major competitions.

Episode 20 - Answers from Anthea 11.07.2025 15:34

Listen in as Anthea answers questions from our listeners.

Episode 19 - Anthea Bundy 04.07.2025 3:51

Listen in for part 1 with Anthea as she tells us a little bit about her story.

Episode 18 - The Pringle School of Irish Dance 27.06.2025 6:27

Becky & Grace visited the Pringle School of Irish dance to give them a taster of some highland dance steps. Listen in to hear some reactions!

Episode 17 - Electrad 20.06.2025 19:21

We are so excited to be joined by this fabulous group!

Episode 16 - Quiz Time! 13.06.2025 8:20

Join us for a quick fire quiz as we explore some fun facts about Highland & Irish dance.

Episode 15 - What we love about being a tattoo dancer! 30.05.2025 4:06

Becky is joined by many girls who recently joined her on a recent trip to Belgium as part of the International Highland Dance Team..... listen in and find out what they love the most!

Episode 14 - Fling Collective 23.05.2025 26:55

Becky & Charlie are in discussion with Fling Collective director Alexa Smith. Listen is to hear about her journey, what she has learnt and her plans for the future.

Episode 13 - My first tattoo experience 16.05.2025 4:30

Listen in as Millie talks about her exciting journey from auditions to the performance in Belgium.

Episode 12 - Visiting Northern Ireland 18.04.2025 23:41

We get a chat with Reece, an American intern who has been spending sometime in New Gate Arts & Culture Centre. Find out how she has found her time here and what she has learned.

Episode 11- Beyond the spotlight 04.04.2025 17:27

In conversation with Lauren Smyth hear about her experience as the female lead dancer on Riverdance for over 10 years and her transition out of life on the stage.

Episode 10 - Superstitions 29.03.2025 3:46

Hear from a variety of dancers about their superstitions.

Episode 9 - Turning your hobby into a business 28.02.2025 15:55

We talk to Emma and Gabi from the Turnout Technique about how they turned their dance hobby into a business.

Episode 8 - Nutrition for Dancers 28.01.2025 21:54

Listen in with Fiona Connell on some expert tips about nutrition for dancers young and not so young!!

Episode 7 - Culture in Corby 09.11.2024 23:13

We discuss the similarities in Culture between Londonderry and Corby!

Episode 6 - Precision Pathways 19.09.2024 26:57

This episode is in conversation with Irene Cook (McCoy) who reflects on her dancing career, mental health and mindfulness .

Special Episode - Chloe McClean 01.09.2024 2:37

Chloe McClean tells us about her journey to reaching her goals.