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Peter O'Grady

About Irish Dancing Physical Fitness

For those who may not already know me, my name is Peter O’Grady, founder and lead educator of Irish Dancing Physical Fitness, and the author and creator of Upping Your Step training programs, manuals, and Irish dance–specific training DVDs. I am also a former Irish dancer myself, which gives me a deep, practical understanding of the physical demands, pressures, and challenges dancers face. Like many in the Irish dance world, once it becomes part of you, it never truly leaves.

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Irish Dance Coach Peter O'Grady
"We prepare you for life. Not just for dancing."

My knowledge and experience

I have worked in the health and fitness industry for well over a decade, gaining extensive experience across multiple roles, including private clinical practice. I am currently based in my home clinic in Ballina, Co. Mayo, where I work with the general public as well as athletes as an Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Health and Fitness and Sports Massage Therapy Course Tutor. My professional development has been continuous and deliberate, ensuring my work is grounded in the most up-to-date, evidence-based, and scientifically supported methods available.

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Clinical Care & Performance Integration

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"We prepare you for life. Not just for dancing."

From beginners to World Champions

I have been working with Irish dancers since 2014, and in 2016 I made Irish dance performance and injury prevention my primary professional focus. Today, I am one of a small number of practitioners in Ireland and internationally who work exclusively and specifically with Irish dancers. My work has taken me across Ireland, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Europe, delivering workshops, seminars, school visits, and one-to-one training. I have supported dancers of all ages and abilities—from young beginners to National and World Champions—helping them prepare for major competitions and sustain long-term performance.

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It is a dream job come true!

The relationships I have built within the Irish dance community, the performances I have helped improve, and the dancers I have supported through injury and recovery are what continue to drive my work. Whether it is helping a dancer perform pain-free at a critical moment, improving technique and efficiency, or educating dancers and teachers to train smarter, my goal remains the same: to provide elite-level care, education, and performance support that allows dancers to reach their full potential with confidence.

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The Dream Team

Peter and Paul are former elite athletes and Irish dancers, achieving podium finishes and medals at major competitions, including performances at the World Championships. As specialised Irish dance coaches and therapists, they have trained and supported multiple World Champions. Paul holds a degree in Physical Education and is a widely recognised coach nationwide, with extensive experience managing athletes and teams that have gone on to win major national and international trophies.

Irish Dance Coach Peter O'Grady

Peter O'Grady

A clinically trained Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Therapist with qualifications in Sports Massage Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, Concussion Management, SAQ, and Human Movement. Extensive experience assessing and treating complex musculoskeletal conditions in a successful private clinic, alongside work as a professional Sports Massage Therapy course tutor and performance coach.
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Paul O'Grady

A degree-qualified Physical Education professional and Certified Personal Trainer with extensive experience in high-performance sport. Career highlights include competing as a former GAA County player, serving as a multiple-time GAA Hurling Championship–winning manager, County Team Manager, and GAA Camogie Chief Development Officer, with a proven track record of athlete development and competitive success.
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