Irish dance shoes are the most important piece of gear for the sport. That’s why it’s so important to make sure they fit right. Everyone has heard horror stories of loose shoes causing blisters or, worse, flying off in the middle of a kick. On the other hand, having them too tight can also result in them falling off if the … [Read more...]
How do I find the right ghillies? 5 ways to get the perfect fit for your Irish Dance soft shoes.
Buying new ghillies can be difficult. There are so many different brands and styles, and the sizing is so different from normal shoes, that buying Irish Dance shoes online can be overwhelming. Here are 5 pro tips for getting the right shoe for your dancer. Get sized in person. Hands down the best way to guarantee a perfect fit is with an … [Read more...]
Back To School Season Is Here!
It’s back to school season, and that applies to Irish dance as well! After the frenzy of nationals and summer camps it can be easy to end up with a messy and disorganized dance bag. There’s no shame in it, everyone has been there. Or maybe you’ve taken the Summer mostly off and you can barely remember what was in your bag at the … [Read more...]
How to Register for a Feis
So, you’ve joined an Irish dance school and your teacher has been talking about going to your first feis soon. That’s great news! But how do you sign up for a feis again? How do you even find them to begin with? The process can be a little complicated, so we’ve made this overview to help take the confusion out of … [Read more...]
How Do I Start Irish Dance?
So, you’re interested in getting into Irish dance, or Irish step dance as it’s sometimes called. Maybe you saw the Saint Patrick’s Day parades and it got you thinking about it, or a friend who is into dance mentioned it to you, or maybe you even stumbled over a video of Irish dancers online. Whatever your reason, getting into Irish … [Read more...]
How Good Habits Can Save You Money Packing For A Feis
Packing for a feis can be a pain, because Irish dance involves a lot of stuff. Literal, physical stuff that you have to carry with you. There are a ton of items involved in Irish dance, especially if you’re going to a feis and even more so if you’re going to a major event. Many of those items are small as well, such as rolls of tape, spare … [Read more...]
How Do I Save Money And Effort While Traveling For Irish Dance?
Feising is an important part of Irish dance, and travel is an important part of feising. When you’re just starting out, you will usually be able to just go to competitions in your local area, but as you get more experience and move up into higher categories most people want to attend more feiseanna. A lot of the time that means long-distance … [Read more...]
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